The Fading Livelihoods of Balikpapan Bay: How Industrial Expansion and Nickel Smelters Marginalize Coastal Women

Under a leaden sky in Kampung Jenebora, East Kalimantan, a woman named Ani carefully selects shrimp from a local vendor. For over a year, this has been her ritual—preparing salome,…

Indonesia Unveils Ambitious Rp 239 Trillion Downstreaming Expansion and Accelerated Energy Transition Plan

The Indonesian government is intensifying its commitment to value-added management of natural resources, with President Prabowo Subianto announcing an additional 13 downstreaming projects totaling an estimated Rp 239 trillion (approximately…

The Resilience of Balun Ijuk and the Vanishing Ume Addressing Bangka Belitung’s Growing Food Security Crisis Amidst Mining and Monoculture Expansion

The province of the Bangka Belitung Islands, long celebrated for its rich maritime resources and vast mineral wealth, is currently facing a silent crisis regarding its food sovereignty. Historically, the…

PT Binakarya Jaya Abadi Unveils Ambitious Expansion and IPO Strategy Amid Robust Property Market

PT Binakarya Jaya Abadi, a prominent player in Indonesia’s dynamic property sector, announced a significant strategic expansion plan encompassing three new property developments and a foray into light brick manufacturing,…

Samsung Announces One UI 8.5 Beta Program Expansion to Broader Range of Galaxy Devices

Samsung has officially commenced its One UI 8.5 beta program, a significant move that signals the South Korean tech giant’s commitment to broader software testing and user feedback across its…

The Vanishing Wings of Papua Identifying Vital Bird and Biodiversity Areas Amidst Rapid Infrastructure Expansion

The island of Papua, often referred to as the "Earth of the Bird of Paradise," stands as one of the most critical ecological corridors in the Southern Hemisphere, serving as…

PT Binakarya Jaya Abadi Launches Ambitious Expansion with Three New Projects and Strategic Diversification, Backed by Major IPO

PT Binakarya Jaya Abadi, a prominent player in Indonesia’s burgeoning property sector, is embarking on a significant expansion initiative, committing to the development of three new projects – two high-profile…

From Humble Warehouse Beginnings to Global EV Dominance The Remarkable Evolution of BYD and Its Strategic Expansion in the Indonesian Market

The meteoric rise of Build Your Dreams, commonly known as BYD, represents one of the most significant transformations in the modern industrial era. What began as a fledgling startup in…

WIKA Beton Positions Itself as Key Partner for Southeast Asia’s Railway Expansion at Thailand Rail 2026

PT Wijaya Karya Beton Tbk (WIKA Beton) has firmly asserted its readiness to serve as a pivotal partner in the ambitious development of railway projects across Indonesia and the wider…

Kupatan Kendeng Nyawiji Nolak Molo The Enduring Resistance of Rembang Farmers Against Industrial Cement Expansion and Environmental Degradation

In the heart of Tegaldowo Village, located within the Gunem District of Rembang, Central Java, a traditional Javanese joglo house owned by environmental activist Joko Prianto became the focal point…

Water Crisis and Agricultural Decline in Wanga Village The Struggle of Sumba East Indigenous Farmers Against Industrial Expansion

The rice fields of Wanga Village, the largest agricultural expanse in the Umalulu District of East Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, are beginning to show a deceptive tint of green as…