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Infinix, a rapidly ascending player in the global smartphone market, is reportedly on the cusp of introducing a new device, the Infinix Note 60 Pro, which promises to disrupt the mid-range segment with an array of features uncommonly found in its class. Among the most anticipated innovations are a substantial 6,500mAh battery and an integrated secondary display on the rear …

Jakarta, Indonesia – The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) has issued a stringent seven-day ultimatum to the Wikimedia Foundation, demanding immediate compliance with the country’s regulations for Private Electronic System Operators (PSE). Failure to register within this final grace period will result in the comprehensive blocking of all Wikimedia services, including the widely used Wikipedia Indonesia and Wikimedia …

Xiaomi has officially commenced the phased rollout of HyperOS 3, its latest operating system iteration, reportedly built upon the foundational advancements of Android 16. This significant update promises a suite of enhancements across performance, security, and user interface experience for a broad spectrum of Xiaomi and Redmi devices. The initial deployment has begun in China, generating considerable anticipation among users …

Busan, South Korea – LG Electronics, the South Korean technology conglomerate, has unveiled a comprehensive strategic blueprint aimed at fortifying its position in the fiercely competitive global home appliance market. The strategy, articulated during the recent LG InnoFest 2026 event in Busan, emphasizes a decisive shift towards reinforcing its premium market segment, meticulously balancing price competitiveness, and leveraging cutting-edge AI …

Jakarta, Indonesia – In a significant move set to redefine corporate financial operations across Indonesia, BCA Digital, a pioneering entity in the nation’s digital banking sector, officially announced a strategic partnership with Monit Teknologi Indonesia. This collaboration culminates in the launch of the Monit x bluCorporate Card, an innovative corporate debit card seamlessly integrated with Monit’s sophisticated business expense management …

Jakarta, Indonesia’s Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti) has announced its strategic intent to regulate silver futures trading, a move necessitated by the escalating public interest in precious metal investments extending beyond the traditional allure of gold. This proactive measure, articulated by Tirta Karma Senjaya, the Head of Bappebti, during an appearance on CNN Indonesia Prime News titled "Gold Under …

Jakarta, Indonesia (ANTARA) – Beyond the perennial allure of gold, silver has firmly established itself as another precious metal of significant strategic value, increasingly recognized as a robust investment instrument. Its popularity has been on a steady upward trajectory, fueled by a growing public awareness of its multifaceted potential for profitability in the future. For discerning investors keen to tap …

Jakarta, Indonesia – In a crucial diplomatic and economic outreach effort, Indonesia’s Finance Minister, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, held high-level meetings with prominent institutional investors in New York and Washington D.C., United States, on Monday, April 13, 2026. The strategic engagements were designed to provide a comprehensive overview of Indonesia’s robust macroeconomic fundamentals and its forward-looking fiscal strategies, directly addressing potential …

The Partai Kebangkitan Bangsa (PKB) is set to engage in crucial discussions with Anies Baswedan next week, focusing on his potential candidacy for the Jakarta Gubernatorial Election (Pilkada) 2024. This development comes as PKB identifies Anies as a formidable contender, citing his consistently high electability ratings in various surveys. The planned meeting underscores a significant political maneuver in the lead-up …

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has unequivocally affirmed its commitment to advancing ongoing investigations into alleged corruption within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC), choosing to maintain its operational focus despite recent internal reports filed against one of its key officials. Budi, a high-ranking KPK representative, stated that the anti-graft body would fully defer the report lodged by …

Jakarta, VIVA – A fervent outcry has erupted from the halls of Indonesia’s parliament following revelations that a venerable Islamic boarding school, Pesantren Al-Fath Jalen, located in Tambun Utara, Kabupaten Bekasi, has been issued a Property and Building Tax (PBB) bill. Rieke Diah Pitaloka, a prominent member of Commission VI of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) from the PDI …

Jakarta, Indonesia – The esteemed family of General (Ret.) TNI Wiranto is enveloped in profound sorrow following the passing of his beloved wife, Hj. Rugaiya Usman Wiranto binti Mustafa Usman, who peacefully departed on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 3:55 PM Western Indonesia Time (WIB) in Bandung, West Java. Her death marks the end of a remarkable life, distinguished by …

TOKYO – Japan’s formidable industrial landscape, a global benchmark for precision and efficiency, is currently grappling with an unprecedented and rapidly escalating crisis: severe disruptions in the supply of naphtha-based raw materials. As of April 15, 2026, this critical shortage has begun to exert immense pressure across a broad spectrum of sectors, notably construction and manufacturing, forcing numerous companies to …

Jakarta, VIVA – Renowned musician and burgeoning actor Ardhito Pramono is set to captivate audiences with a starkly different persona in the upcoming horror-comedy film, Gudang Merica. Slated for release on May 21, 2026, the MVP Pictures production, helmed by director Imam Darto, promises a fresh cinematic experience by intertwining elements of supernatural dread with lighthearted humor. Pramono, known for …

The Indonesian staple food industry, particularly the vital tahu (tofu) and tempeh sectors, continues to grapple with the persistent challenge of volatile soybean prices, a recurring issue that has significantly impacted producers and raised concerns about national food security. While a specific instance in October 2022 saw tahu producers in Desa Lapang, Johan Pahlawan, Aceh Barat, facing a drastic 50 …