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Chinese golfer Andi Xu won the individual title at The Indonesia Pro-Am presented by Combiphar & Nomura on Friday, August 21st, at Gunung Geulis Country Club (West Course) in Bogor. He became the fourth golfer to win the first and largest ADT Pro-Am tournament in Indonesia, which began in 2023. The post Golf: The Indonesia Pro-Am: Xu Wins Individual Title, Parathakorn/Luke Win Team Title appeared…
The Jakarta International Baby Products & Toys Expo and Indonesia Stationery Expo (IBTE) 2026 officially opened its doors at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, on Wednesday, showcasing a vast array of global toy and stationery products from across the globe. The post Global Toy Trends Take Center Stage at IBTE 2026 appeared first on ObserverID | Independent English News & Analysis on Indonesia .
More than 150,000 citizens packed the Merdeka Palace and National Monument (Monas) areas in central Jakarta on Monday to celebrate Indonesia's 81st independence anniversary. The overwhelming turnout from dawn until evening transformed the national holiday into a powerful display of unity for citizens from across the archipelago. The post United Under the Embrace of Red-and-White: Over 150,000…
Shoemaker Live and Jakarta International Expo are pleased to announce an extraordinary celebration of music and legacy as the incomparable Andrea Bocelli returns to Indonesia with Bank SMBC Indonesia and BNI present: Andrea Bocelli Romanza 30th Anniversary World Tour Indonesia. Two Wonders, One Voice, the concerts commemorate three decades of the world’s most celebrated classical crossover albums.…
AFDS returns to BRI JF3 Fashion Festival 2026 with a breathtaking new couture narrative - Elysian Currents: A Southeast Asian Fantasy in Couture - an immersive showcase where heritage, fantasy, and futuristic elegance collide on the runway. The post Elysian Currents: A Southeast Asian Fantasy in Couture appeared first on ObserverID | Independent English News & Analysis on Indonesia .
For more than three decades, central bank independence has been one of the primary foundations of modern economic governance. The experience of high inflation during the 1970s, combined with various empirical studies, drove many nations to grant greater autonomy to central banks in order to preserve price stability and the credibility of monetary policy. The post Govt, BI Need to Improve…
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) reported that aftershock activity following the M7.7 mainshock in Flores, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), reached 4,258 events as of 5am WIB Friday. Of the total incidents, 118 tremors were directly felt by residents, with 31 earthquakes registering a magnitude above M5.0. The post Flores Aftershocks Top 4,258, Set to Last Four Weeks appeared…
The Indonesia Pro-Am presented by Combiphar & Nomura held its second round today, Thursday (August 20). Taking place on two courses at Gunung Geulis Country Club (West and East Courses), two Thai-Indonesian combined teams dominated the leaderboard of Indonesia's first and largest Pro-Am competition, which is entering its fourth year. The post Golf The Indonesia Pro-Am Day 2 : Two Teams Take Over…
In celebration of its 41 years of serving customers across Indonesia, PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia ("Manulife Indonesia") broadens its Adopt Village Program in Kampung Cigaok Tengah, Bogor, West Java. The post Manulife Indonesia expands access to clean water for more than 3,000 residents of Kampung Cigaok appeared first on ObserverID | Independent English News & Analysis on Indonesia .
President Prabowo Subianto hosted the key personnel involved in the ceremony to mark Indonesia's 81st independence anniversary at his private estate in Hambalang, Bogor regency, West Java, on Wednesday. During the reception, Prabowo personally conveyed his appreciation for their valuable contributions and unwavering dedication during the Seventeenth of August commemorations. The post Prabowo Hosts…
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Dikdasmen) expressed its deep condolences over the disasters in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), which have had a major impact on local communities, particularly school communities. In response, the Dikdasmen ministry is working to ensure that students can continue their education based on conditions on the ground. The post Education Ministry ensures…
In Tambora's densely populated neighborhoods, the risk of fire is a constant concern for residents. To improve awareness, residents and officers from the West Jakarta Fire and Rescue Office took part in a fire response drill at SDN 1 Duri Utara as part of the Community Fire Prevention Movement campaign. The initiative aims to help residents respond more quickly to fires and minimize the risk of…
PT Garuda Maintenance Facility (GMF) AeroAsia is strengthening its role in supporting the readiness of Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) primary defense system through its C-130 Hercules modernization program. Most recently, GMF completed the modernization of C-130H aircraft A-1319, which was handed over to the Defense Ministry at Hangar 4 of GMF AeroAsia in Cengkareng, Jakarta (Aug. 19). The post…
PT Lippo General Insurance Tbk (LGI) delivered another strong financial performance in the first half of 2026, building on its record-breaking results in 2025. Despite a challenging macroeconomic environment, the Company achieved record first-half revenue and profit and remains on track for another record year. The post LGI Reports Record First-Half 2026 Results Renews AM Best A–Rating appeared…
The first round of The Indonesia Pro-Am presented by Combiphar & Nomura, which began today, featured 98 teams (one professional and one amateur) competing on the two courses at Gunung Geulis Country Club (West & East Course). Two teams emerged victorious after the first round of Indonesia's first and largest Pro-Am competition, which is now in its fourth year. The post Golf The Indonesia Pro-Am…
With Indonesians flocking to the movies more than ever, fast and easy payment have become the game. Responding to that demand, PT Bank Digital BCA (BCA Digital) has struck a strategic partnership through blu by BCA Digital with Cinema XXI, Indonesia's biggest cinema chain, bringing seamless in-app payment straight into the m.tix app. The post Cinema XXI and blu for seamless payment in m.tix…
Indonesia’s fashion and beauty-aesthetics industries continue to grow across the country, fueled by rich cultural heritage, creativity, and strong economic potential. Recognizing this momentum, Indonesia Fashion & Aesthetics (IFA) is expanding its collaborative network through IFA Archipelago, a signature event that brings the fashion and beauty-aesthetics ecosystem to cities and provinces across…
PT Pintu Kemana Saja (PINTU), a licensed crypto investment platform regulated by Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK), has launched Pintu Futures Lite, a simplified crypto derivatives trading mode designed to make leveraged trading more accessible through the PINTU app. The post Pintu Futures Lite to expand crypto derivatives trading in Indonesia appeared first on ObserverID |…
