US IPR Watchlist 2026: Vietnam and Indonesia Under Scrutiny as Trade Tensions Escalate The United States is tightening its grip on global intellectual property standards, signaling a new wave of trade friction across Asia and Europe. In a sweeping assessment of global trade compliance, the U.S. government has flagged several major economies for failing to … Read more
Prabowo Slashes Ojol Applicator Cut to 8%: A Paradigm Shift for Indonesia’s Gig Economy JAKARTA — In a decisive move to alleviate the financial burden on millions of ride-hailing partners, President Prabowo Subianto has mandated a significant reduction in the commission fees charged by transport applicators, capping the “cut” at just 8 percent. The intervention … Read more
Terror on the Tracks: Jakarta Commuter Train Incident Leaves Workers Trapped at Bekasi Timur JAKARTA — A routine evening journey turned into a scene of chaos and peril Monday night when a Jakarta commuter train incident struck without warning, trapping workers in a crowded carriage. Herman Susanto and Dwi Aksan were navigating the grueling transit … Read more
Embers Open Fire Grill, located on the first floor of Swissôtel Living Jakarta Mega Kuningan, offers a refined dining experience that blends European techniques with a Japanese aesthetic. The restaurant’s interior features natural wood textures, warm lighting, and sweeping city views. Central to the space is an open-fire grill, where chefs prepare ingredients in an … Read more
Acer Edu Summit 2026: Pioneering the Era of Human-Centered AI in Education JAKARTA — The global education landscape is reaching a critical inflection point as technology shifts from being a mere tool to a collaborative partner in the classroom. This transformation took center stage this week in Indonesia, where delegations from 12 countries attended the … Read more
From Urban Pest to Gourmet Protein? The Risky Evolution of Jakarta’s Ikan Sapu-Sapu Trade While city officials struggle to clear tons of invasive biomass from Jakarta’s waterways, a shadow economy has emerged that views ecological disaster as a goldmine. The paradox is striking: as the government deploys Satpol PP and municipal teams to purge rivers … Read more
Hary Tanoe and MNC Asia Holding Ordered to Pay IDR 531 Billion in Landmark Legal Battle with Jusuf Hamka JAKARTA — In a decision that has sent shockwaves through Indonesia’s corporate and legal landscape, a court has ruled that tycoon Hary Tanoe and MNC Asia Holding must pay a staggering IDR 531 billion to businessman … Read more
Beyond the Reports: The High Stakes of Criticizing Indonesia’s Food Sovereignty Goals The boundary between national strategic interest and kebebasan berpendapat (freedom of expression) in Indonesia is currently facing a rigorous stress test. When a push for food self-sufficiency—a goal of paramount national importance—collides with legal reports against critics like Feri Amsari, the conversation shifts … Read more
Energy Independence or Diplomatic Tightrope? Indonesia Navigates Russian Oil Deal Amid US Ties JAKARTA — Indonesia is aggressively pivoting its energy procurement strategy, signaling a willingness to deepen ties with Moscow to insulate its economy from global supply shocks. The move comes as the Southeast Asian giant attempts to shield its domestic markets from volatile … Read more
Komdigi Suspends IGRS Following Alarming Leaks and Infrastructure Failures JAKARTA — The Indonesian gaming landscape has been thrown into chaos as the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) abruptly halted its game rating initiative. The decision comes amid a storm of controversy involving an alleged IGRS Komdigi leak, scathing critiques from industry giants, and systemic … Read more