Indonesia’s Chandra Asri to buy ExxonMobil’s Singapore Esso petrol kiosk chain

[SINGAPORE] Chandra Asri Pacific said on Friday (Oct 24) that it would acquire ExxonMobil’s network of Esso-branded retail fuel stations in Singapore. “The company has entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement to acquire ExxonMobil’s network of...

Today's Top 3 News: ASEAN Agrees to Update Goods Trade Regulations

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Monday, October 27, 2025. Here are the highlights: ASEAN Agrees to Update Goods Trade Regulations; What Went Wrong for Indonesia U-17 in the Match Against Paraguay; and Indonesia Pushes...

Indonesia's UMKM export program hits USD108.8 million in deals

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s small-business export program, UMKM BISA Ekspor, generated USD108.82 million in transactions, equivalent to about 1.8 trillion rupiah, the Trade Ministry said Thursday. The program recorded USD55.95 million in...

Indonesia's BRIN pushes native plant research to boost floriculture

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) called for greater exploration of native plant species to boost the country’s floriculture industry, Deputy for Research and Innovation Utilization R. Hendrian said...

Indonesia unicorn Xendit tests Asian success with Latin America push

The Jakarta-based firm processes over US$70 billion in payments annually across seven markets, including the Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand [NEW YORK] Xendit, one of South-east Asia’s largest digital payments companies, is expanding into Latin...

Citi: AI Could Boost Global Banking Profits by US$2 Trillion

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A research report conducted by global lender Citi predicts that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) could increase the global banking industry's profits by up to US$2 trillion by 2028. This projection was revealed by Batara...

Indonesia-based petrochemical producer Chandra Asri says it will buy ExxonMobil’s Singapore retail fuel stations

Published Fri, Oct 24, 2025 · 01:10 PM — Updated Fri, Oct 24, 2025 · 01:29 PM [SINGAPORE] Chandra Asri Pacific said on Friday it would acquire ExxonMobil’s network of Esso-branded retail fuel stations in Singapore. “The company has entered into a...

Indonesian Chocolate Krakakoa Named Among World's Best by TasteAtlas

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Every piece of chocolate carries its own character, from smooth sweetness to complex bitterness. Every single chocolate bar not only symbolizes pleasure and happiness, but also reflects its cultural origins. Recently, Krakakoa,...

Indonesia handles over 3 million negative online contents in one year

Makassar, S Sulawesi (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has handled more than 3 million pieces of negative digital content over the past year, from October 20, 2024, to October 20, 2025. Of the total, online gambling...

Jakarta Weather Alert: BMKG Forecasts Rain, Thunder from Afternoon to Night

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued a warning for residents of Jakarta and its surrounding areas (Jabodetabek): be alert for potential rain, which may be accompanied by lightning or thunder,...

Brazil’s First Lady urges use of local food in Indonesia’s MBG

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Brazilian First Lady Janja da Silva on Friday urged Indonesia to prioritize locally sourced ingredients in its Free Nutritional Meals (MBG) Program, citing Brazil’s experience in building a sustainable school meal system. During...

Selangor ready to bring back students stranded in Jakarta

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government is prepared to bring back all the students who were stranded at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Thursday (Oct 23), allegedly due to issues involving their travel agency's management. Selangor Mentri...

Selangor ready to bring back students stranded in Jakarta, says Amirudin

SHAH ALAM, Oct 25 — The Selangor government is prepared to bring back all the students who were stranded at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Thursday (October 23), allegedly due to issues involving their travel agency’s management....

Indonesia and Brazil Forge Stronger Ties, Signing 8 MoUs Witnessed by Prabowo and Lula

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva oversaw the signing of eight memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and strategic cooperation agreements between the two nations at the...

Indonesia's Pension Programs Hampered by Early Withdrawal of JHT Benefits

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Ministry of Finance revealed that early withdrawal of the old-age security (JHT) claims has become one of the challenges posed for Indonesia's pension programs. According to ministry data, JHT claims in 2023 reached Rp45.64...

Indonesia's BGN Opens Pathway for School Kitchens to Operate Free Nutritious Meal

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta Deputy Head of the National Nutrition Body (BGN), Nanik Sudaryati Deyang, said the agency is open to various suggestions on the free nutritious meal program implementation. One of the suggestions floated is for the schools to...

Indonesia's Stock Index Closes Higher on Positive Domestic Economic Sentiment

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesia Composite Index (IHSG) of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) closed higher on Thursday afternoon, in line with positive sentiments from domestic economic policies and data. The IHSG closed up by 121.80 points or...

Indonesian Deputy Minister Shares Tips for Administrative Workers to Stay Irreplaceable in the Age of AI

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Stella Christie stated that jobs related to data processing, also known as administrative tasks, are almost certain to be replaced by artificial...

Indonesia police arrest 34 men in ‘gay sex party’ hotel raid

Police in Surabaya Indonesia have reportedly arrested 34 men who they allege were taking part in a “gay sex party”. After being questioned by the police the men were dressed in orange prison clothes, died together with zip ties and paraded in...

RI tariff deal stuck as Malaysia secures agreement with US

akarta’s tariff deal with Washington remains stuck amid a shutdown of the United States government that is said to be holding up negotiations, yet some of Indonesia’s regional peers managed to secure agreements last weekend. Indonesian Employers...