TikTok Launches Ad-Free Subscription Tier in the UK, Following Industry Trend

TikTok has officially joined the growing ranks of social media giants offering paid subscription tiers that promise an advertisement-free experience. The popular video-sharing platform has initiated the rollout of this…

Indonesian Music Industry Mourns the Loss of Anna Roestam Moenaf Mother of Legendary Musician Fariz RM

The Indonesian music community is currently enveloped in a state of deep mourning following the passing of Anna Roestam Moenaf, the mother of the legendary musician and multi-instrumentalist Fariz RM.…

Indonesia’s Finance Minister Unveils Subsidized Credit Scheme to Revitalize Textile and Footwear Industries, Countering ‘Sunset Industry’ Label

Jakarta, May 7, 2026 – The perception of Indonesia’s textile and textile product (TPT) and footwear industries as "sunset industries," largely due to the pervasive influx of cheap imported goods,…

Government Deepens Foothold in GoTo, Pledging Enhanced Driver Welfare and Industry Reforms

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The Indonesian government, through its strategic investment vehicle, the National Investment Management Agency (Badan Pengelola Investasi Daya Anagata Nusantara, or Danantara), has formally solidified its position…

Haldy Sabri Clarifies Restrictions on Irish Bella Acting Career Highlighting Family Priorities and the Demands of the Entertainment Industry

The prolonged absence of renowned actress Irish Bella from the Indonesian television landscape has finally been addressed by her husband, businessman Haldy Sabri. In a recent public statement that has…

Indonesian Government’s Super-Luxury Property Tax Policy Sparks Industry Concern, Deemed Counterproductive

A new policy imposing a five percent income tax (PPh) on "super-luxury" properties in Indonesia, set to take effect on June 1, 2015, has ignited significant concern within the nation’s…

The Three Faces of Death in Weda Bay: An Investigation into Karoshi, Suicide, and Recurring Fatalities in Indonesia’s Nickel Industry

Tens of thousands of workers at the PT Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) in Central Halmahera are operating under the shadow of invisible but lethal risks. As Indonesia aggressively…

Uncertain Electric Motorcycle Incentive Policies Threaten Market Growth as Industry Leaders Warn Against Consumer Hesitation

The Indonesian government has once again ignited a public discourse regarding the continuation of financial incentives for electric motorcycles, a move that has prompted a mixture of anticipation and anxiety…

The Underreporting of Methane Emissions in Indonesia’s Coal Industry and Its Challenges to National Climate Goals

The integrity of Indonesia’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emission data is under intense scrutiny as new research suggests that the coal mining sector has significantly underreported its environmental impact, particularly regarding…

Europe Mandates User-Replaceable Batteries for Electronic Devices Starting 2027: A Paradigm Shift for the Tech Industry

A sweeping new regulation from the European Union is set to fundamentally transform the design and longevity of electronic devices sold across its member states. Beginning in February 2027, smartphones,…

Maluku Strengthens Animal Supervision Ahead of Eid al-Adha 2026 to Safeguard Public Health and Livestock Industry

AMBON, MALUKU – With Eid al-Adha 2026 on the horizon, the Maluku Animal, Fish, and Plant Quarantine Agency (BKHIT Maluku), in close collaboration with the Maluku Provincial Agriculture Office, has…