The Unintended Consequences of the Malioboro Electric Becak Transition Program: A Case Study in Failed Energy Policy

The transition toward green transportation in Yogyakarta’s iconic Malioboro district has become a cautionary tale of how top-down policy implementation, lacking grassroots consultation and technical rigor, can undermine the livelihoods…

Suroso Isnandar Appointed as New President Director of PT PLN Amid Strategic Transition Toward Renewable Energy

The leadership of PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero), Indonesia’s state-owned electricity monopoly, has undergone a significant transition with the official appointment of Suroso Isnandar as the new President Director. The…

PT Bumi Resources Tbk Responds to Market Rumors Regarding Potential Acquisition of Indika Energy Coal Unit Kideco

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia — PT Bumi Resources Tbk (BUMI), one of Indonesia’s largest coal mining conglomerates, has officially addressed inquiries from the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) concerning widespread media reports…

ASUS Unveils ProArt GR1X Mini PC Powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark, Promising 1440p 100 FPS Gaming with Exceptional Energy Efficiency

The hardware landscape has witnessed a significant paradigm shift with the official unveiling of the ASUS ProArt GR1X, a compact yet remarkably powerful mini PC driven by the NVIDIA RTX…

Shell Indonesia Officially Transfers Retail Fuel Business to Isla Energy Amid Persistent Stock Shortages and Strategic Market Realignment

Jakarta — The landscape of Indonesia’s downstream petroleum retail sector is undergoing a significant structural transformation as PT Shell Indonesia officially confirms the agreement to divest and transfer its entire…

US President Donald Trump Administration Weighs Comprehensive Diesel Export Ban Amid Mounting Pressure Over Domestic Energy Inflation

The administration of United States President Donald Trump is actively evaluating a sweeping policy measure to prohibit the export of diesel fuel, as the White House intensifies its multifaceted campaign…

Asian Currencies Split Against the Resurgent US Dollar Amid Hawkish Federal Reserve Expectations and Energy Price Pressures

The foreign exchange landscape across the Asian region experienced a stark divergence over the trading week, as regional currencies found themselves sharply split against a resurgent United States dollar. The…

Indonesia Sets Sights on Energy Independence Through Ambitious E50 Bioethanol Roadmap and Historic Biodiesel Milestones

JAKARTA — Indonesia has embarked on a transformative journey toward absolute energy independence, driven by a decisive directive from President Prabowo Subianto instructing Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM)…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Signals Openness to Energy Ceasefire with Russia Ahead of Winter

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has formally declared his administration’s willingness to halt military strikes against Russian energy infrastructure, provided that Moscow agrees to a reciprocal cessation of hostilities targeting Ukraine’s…

Prabowo Subianto Administration Pushes Aggressive Energy Transition Policies Amidst Critical Environmental and Economic Scrutiny

The Indonesian government under President Prabowo Subianto has unveiled a sweeping two-pronged energy strategy aimed at accelerating the nation’s transition toward clean energy. The initiative, primarily focused on the mass…

Gold Price Rebounds Strongly as US Dollar Weakens and Energy Pressures Ease

Global precious metals markets experienced a notable resurgence on Thursday, September 17, 2026, as gold prices rallied sharply to recover from a near six-week low recorded during the previous trading…