Preorders Sold Out, First Sales of iPhone 16 at Erajaya Start Today

Jakarta, April 11, 2025 — Today marks a long-awaited milestone for tech lovers in Indonesia. The iPhone 16 is officially being sold for the first time in the country, with Erajaya Group’s retail network kicking off simultaneous sales across various stores such as iBox, Erafone, and Urban Republic. The product is also available online through […]
XL Axiata & Smartfren Shareholders Approve XLSMART Merger

Axiata Group Berhad (“Axiata”) and Sinar Mas (“Sinar Mas”) today announced that the shareholders of PT XL Axiata Tbk (“XL Axiata”), PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk (“Smartfren”), and PT Smart Telecom (“SmartTel”)have approved the merger of the three companies into the upcoming XLSMART. The announcement was made following the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (EGMS) held […]
Danantara Indonesia Appoints Managing Directors, Committee Members, and Prominent International Figures as Advisory Board Members

Jakarta, March 24, 2025 – Danantara Indonesia officially appointed a number of managing directors as the organization’s front-line leadership, along with committee members and prominent international figures as members of its advisory board. Following their appointment, the managing directors immediately began formulating work programs and execution plans to achieve Danantara Indonesia’s targets and objectives. With […]
Collect Old Gadgets to Protect the Planet: erafone Offers Exclusive Rewards for E-Waste Management

Jakarta, March 24, 2025 – As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability, PT Erajaya Swasembada Tbk, through PT Erafone Artha Retailindo (“erafone”), is launching the Erafone Jaga Bumi program. This initiative aims to encourage the public to manage electronic waste (e-waste) in a more responsible manner. The program runs from February 27 to April […]
Empowering Communities: Kemenko PM Holds Ramadhan Berdaya 2025

Jakarta, March 18, 2025 – The Coordinating Ministry for Community Empowerment held the Jejak Jajanan Nusantara, Ramadhan Berdaya 2025 event from March 18-20, 2025, as part of efforts to empower communities during the Holy Month of Ramadan. “This is a model for empowering MSMEs,” said Deputy for the Coordination of Community Economic Empowerment at the […]
The Wadhwani Foundation Sets a Target of Creating Jobs for 3 Million People by 2030.

Jakarta, December 5, 2024 – As a country with the fourth largest education system in the world and a strong economic potential on the global stage, Indonesia has a significant opportunity to become a world power. The eight missions of Asta Cita, initiated by President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, outline concrete […]
The National Museum of Indonesia Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities through the Inclusive Week Campaign

Jakarta, December 3, 2024 – In commemoration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, the National Museum of Indonesia (MNI) proudly launched the Inclusive Week Campaign, which will take place from December 5 to 7, 2024. This initiative reflects the Museum’s commitment to creating accessibility and inclusivity for all visitors, in […]
Unveiling Prehistoric Heritage: The 2024 National Prehistory Conference of Indonesia Officially Opens in Surakarta

Surakarta, December 2, 2024 – The 2024 National Prehistory Conference of Indonesia was officially opened today (10/2) at Novotel Solo, Surakarta. The event, themed “Indonesian Prehistoric Museums and Sites: Now and Future” is organized by the Indonesian Heritage Agency under the Ministry of Culture and will run for five days until December 6, 2024. This […]
Minister of Culture Emphasizes the Need for Protection, Development, Utilization, and Guidance for the Sustainability of the Keris as a Symbol of Local Wisdom and National Identity

Jakarta, November 25, 2024 – In commemoration of the 19th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of the Indonesian Keris as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, the National Museum of Indonesia is once again holding an exhibition titled Pesona Keris Nusantara, which will take place from November 25, 2024, to December 31, […]
e-Conomy SEA 2024: Competition in Indonesia’s lending market intensifies with new challenges emerging for banks and fintech companies

Digital payments market reaches gross transaction value of $404 billion This post is part of the e-Conomy SEA 2024 blog series presenting key insights from Indonesia’s dynamic digital landscape. As the country’s digital financial services (DFS) sector grows, foreign financial technology (fintech) companies are starting to enter Indonesia’s credit market, which is still loosely competitive. According to […]