Singkawang City Bolsters Creative Industry and Cultural Heritage Through Comprehensive Weaving Training Program

The City Government of Singkawang, West Kalimantan, has undertaken a significant initiative to elevate its creative industry and preserve invaluable cultural heritage by providing a comprehensive weaving training program for…

Thai Automotive Associations Urge Government to Impose 32 Percent Excise Tax on Chinese Electric Vehicle Imports to Safeguard Local Industry

The automotive landscape in Thailand, long referred to as the "Detroit of the East," is currently navigating a period of unprecedented turbulence as a coalition of domestic industry leaders issues…

New Property Tax on Super-Luxury Homes Deemed Counterproductive by Industry Watchdog

A new property tax policy, set to impose a 5 percent income tax (PPh) on transactions involving super-luxury properties in Indonesia, effective June 1, 2015, has been sharply criticized by…

Global Semiconductor Shortage Drives Price Hikes, Propelling Foldable Smartphones as the Industry’s Innovation Catalyst Amidst Economic Uncertainty

The electronics industry faces a significant inflection point as a persistent global scarcity of memory chips continues to disrupt the production of consumer electronics, including computers, smartphones, and household appliances,…

Indonesia Achieves Major Milestone in Fertilizer Industry with Rp7 Trillion Export to Australia, Domestic Price Reduction, and Enhanced Farmer Support

Jakarta, Indonesia – Indonesia has marked a significant transformation in its national fertilizer industry, achieving a dual triumph of expanded global reach and strengthened domestic agricultural support. The nation recorded…

The Fading Gold of Tinanggea How Nickel Mining Pollution is Decimating South Konawe Seaweed Industry

La Ode Baharuddin has just returned from the shoreline, his legs caked in thick mud from the soles of his feet to his calves. He spent the morning scouring the…

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…