Indonesia Escalates War on Illicit Cigarettes Amidst Pervasive Black Market Presence
The widespread circulation of illegal cigarettes continues to pose a significant challenge across various regions in Indonesia, with these untaxed products readily available in numerous small retail outlets known as…
Indonesia’s Energy Paradox: Leveraging Abundance for Long-Term Resilience Through a National Endowment Fund
Indonesia, often lauded as an energy-rich nation, frequently finds itself grappling with a critical paradox: an abundance of natural resources coexists with persistent vulnerabilities in its long-term energy resilience. This…
ESDM Revises National Electricity Supply Business Plan 2025-2034 for Enhanced Flexibility and Alignment with National Energy Needs
Jakarta, Indonesia – The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) of Indonesia is undertaking a comprehensive review of its Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) for the 2025-2034 period. This…
Indonesia’s Used Car Market Navigates Divergent Fortunes: Luxury Segment Stalls While Mid-to-Low End Thrives Amidst Economic Shifts and EV Competition
Jakarta, Indonesia – The bustling automotive hub of WTC Mangga Dua in North Jakarta, typically a vibrant barometer of Indonesia’s used car market, is currently reflecting a tale of two…
Ten Nations Issue Urgent Condemnation Following Killing of UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon Amid Escalating Regional Hostilities
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – A coalition of ten nations, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Japan, has issued a forceful joint condemnation following the tragic killing of United Nations…
Indonesia’s Environmental Fund Relaunches Green Innovation Funding with Enhanced Focus and Strategic Adjustments to Accelerate Low-Carbon Transition
The Indonesian government, through the Environmental Fund Management Agency (BPDLH) under the Ministry of Finance, has announced the reopening of its highly anticipated Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF), marking the…
Roblox Implements Comprehensive Age-Gating and Content Restrictions Globally Amidst Mounting Regulatory Pressure and Child Safety Concerns
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – In a significant policy overhaul, Roblox, one of the world’s most popular online entertainment platforms, has announced a new framework mandating age-specific accounts for its younger…
OJK Unveils Sweeping Reforms to Accelerate National 3 Million Homes Program, Bolstering UMKM Access to Housing Finance
Jakarta, Indonesia – The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has announced a robust package of policy reforms and strategic initiatives aimed at significantly accelerating Indonesia’s ambitious national priority program to provide…
Sri Lanka Grapples with Triple Shock: Cyclone Ditwah’s Devastation Compounded by Economic Fragility and Global Conflict
Sri Lanka is currently in the throes of a profound humanitarian and economic crisis, grappling with the lingering wounds of Cyclone Ditwah, which struck in November 2025, even as its…
OJK West Java Advocates for Innovative Islamic Finance to Bolster Financial Inclusivity and Economic Resilience
BANDUNG, West Java – The Financial Services Authority (OJK) West Java has issued a strong call for the banking sector, particularly Islamic financial institutions, to embrace innovation and expand their…
















