Jan 23, 2026 | Industries
Indonesia suffered substantial correction in foreign direct investment (FDI) last year due to global economic uncertainties, series of regulatory changes, concerns on fiscal discipline and overall investment climate. So, even small investment from foreign investors is...
Jan 21, 2026 | Industries, Market
When Polytron, member of Djarum Group, quietly postponed the launch of its next laptop lineup due to tight global chip supplies, the decision barely registered beyond the technology page. Yet the delay says far more about Indonesia’s digital vulnerability than about...
Jan 20, 2026 | Industries
PT Anugerah Barokah Energi Baru (ABEB), a company owned by Haji Isam’s Jhonlin Group commenced operation of its battery precursor plant at Setangga Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Tanah Bumbu Regency, South Kalimantan province last week. The plant is Jhonlin’s...
Jan 17, 2026 | Industries
Astra International (ASII) remains the largest automotive player in Indonesia, but electric vehicles (EVs) gained grounds with nearly 13% market share last year. Will 2026 be different for Astra? Data from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (Gaikindo)...
Jan 14, 2026 | Industries
President Prabowo Subianto has instructed his cabinet to protect and rebuild Indonesia’s textile industry with US$6 billion (approximately Rp101 trillion) fund and establishing a new state company handling textile business. Airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister...
