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Mon, 16 Mar 2026, 08:32 WIB
Indonesia Offers Critical Minerals to Japan as Nuclear Energy Cooperation Discussed
Indonesia and Japan have agreed to strengthen energy cooperation covering critical minerals and nuclear energy sectors, with a Memorandum of Cooperation signed during ministerial talks in Tokyo. Indonesia, holding approximately 43 percent of global nickel reserves and significant deposits of bauxite, tin, copper and rare earth elements, seeks Japanese investment and collaboration to develop clean energy technology infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026, 08:30 WIB
Agriculture Ministry Urges Farmers to Adopt Drought-Resistant Rice Varieties as Early Dry Season Approaches in 2026
Indonesia's Agriculture Minister is promoting drought-resistant rice varieties including Inpari and Inpago strains to help farmers prepare for an earlier and longer dry season expected in 2026, driven by predicted weak to moderate El Niño conditions. The Agriculture Ministry is coordinating with regional authorities to implement water management optimisations and early warning systems across vulnerable agricultural zones. The initiative aims to maintain national rice production and food security amid increasingly unpredictable weather patterns.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026, 08:30 WIB
IHSG Projected to Rebound After 3 Per Cent Decline, Analysts Disclose 5 High-Potential Stock Recommendations
The Indonesian Composite Index (IHSG) is projected to rebound on Monday, 16 March 2026, following a sharp 3.05 per cent decline to 7,137.21, with analysts suggesting support levels at 7,105–7,140. Binaartha Sekuritas analyst Ivan Rosanova has identified five stocks with profit potential for investors, including Indosat, Medco Energi, Pertamina Geothermal Energy, Telekomunikasi Indonesia, and United Tractors, each with designated buy zones and price targets.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026, 08:25 WIB
Smartphones Are Becoming Obsolete, Xiaomi Founder Already Has Its Replacement
Xiaomi founder Lei Jun believes that artificial intelligence operating systems (AIOS) will fundamentally transform smartphones and eventually replace current Android and iOS platforms. Unlike many analysts who claim smartphone innovation has stagnated, Lei Jun argues significant progress remains possible, though it requires substantial R&D investment and integration with quality control. However, significant technical challenges remain, including insufficient hardware to run AI at scale on consumer devices and immature software frameworks.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026, 08:24 WIB
State to Cover Medical Treatment Costs for KontraS Activist Andrie Yunus
Indonesia's Human Rights Ministry has pledged that the state will cover all medical treatment and recovery costs for Andrie Yunus, Deputy Coordinator of KontraS, who suffered severe injuries from an acid attack. Deputy Minister Mugiyanto urged police to accelerate their investigation to identify the perpetrators and masterminds behind the attack, emphasising that such violence against human rights defenders undermines Indonesia's credibility as President of the UN Human Rights Council.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026, 08:23 WIB
Yesterday: BGN Suspends Free Nutrition Programme Providing Whole Coconuts, Semeru Erupts
Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has suspended nine nutrition service units in East Java's Gresik Regency that were serving whole coconuts as part of the Free Nutritious Meal Programme. The article also reports on migrant homecoming arrivals in Jambi, and volcanic activity at Mount Marapi in West Sumatra and Mount Semeru in East Java, which experienced 11 eruptions with ash columns reaching 1,200 metres on Sunday morning.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026, 08:23 WIB
Bus Plunges into Ravine in Lahat, South Sumatra; Police Launch Immediate Evacuation
A passenger bus operated by PO Anugerah plunged into a ravine in Lahat district, South Sumatra in the early hours of 16 March 2026, prompting an immediate police response and emergency evacuation operation. The accident occurred on a winding rural road in Gumay Talang subdistrict after a resident reported the incident to the emergency services line. Whilst the exact cause remains under investigation, police officials have commended the rapid public reporting through the 110 emergency hotline as crucial to the swift response.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026, 08:22 WIB
Gold prices stable at UBS and Galeri24 on Pegadaian on Monday morning
Gold bar prices at Pegadaian remained stable on Monday morning, with UBS gold priced at Rp3,026,000 per gram and Galeri24 at Rp3,012,000 per gram, unchanged from Sunday's quotation. Both products are available in various denominations ranging from 0.5 grams to 1 kilogram, with prices updated on the official Sahabat Pegadaian platform.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026, 08:22 WIB
Central Java Police Deploy Ambulance Helicopter at Kalikangkung Toll Gate in Emergency Preparation
The Central Java Regional Police have stationed an ambulance helicopter at Kalikangkung toll gate in Semarang from 13–25 March 2026 to provide rapid emergency medical response during the Lebaran 2026 homecoming and return journey period. The deployment, supported by the Indonesian National Police Air Operations Directorate, aims to enable faster and more effective medical evacuations on high-volume toll routes.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026, 08:22 WIB
Wuling Targets ASEAN and South Pacific Markets for Vehicle Exports
Chinese automaker Wuling Motors is expanding its vehicle export operations from Indonesia, targeting ASEAN nations and South Pacific countries as new markets. The company is focusing on right-hand drive markets such as Malaysia and Singapore, whilst also exploring opportunities in the South Pacific region, having already exported over 8,000 units from its Cikarang manufacturing facility to markets including Hong Kong and Brunei.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026, 08:21 WIB
US-Israel vs Iran Tensions Remain Concerning, Asian Markets Mostly Down
Asian markets opened mixed this week amid rising oil prices surpassing US$100 per barrel driven by escalating US-Iran tensions and military threats against Iranian energy facilities. Goldman Sachs warns that energy price spikes from potential Iran conflict could reduce global GDP by 0.3% and push inflation up 0.5-0.6% over the next year, with particular risks for Europe and Asia if the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026, 08:20 WIB
Kamojang Geothermal Pipeline Project Completed Two Months Ahead of Schedule
PT Tracon Industri has successfully completed a geothermal production well piping project in Kamojang, West Java, two months ahead of schedule, strengthening Indonesia's renewable energy infrastructure. The project, conducted within PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy's operational area, involved constructing new pipeline routes to transport steam to power generation facilities with a capacity of up to 150 tonnes per hour. The early completion supports Indonesia's net zero emissions targets and optimises the distribution of clean, stable geothermal energy to the national power grid.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026, 08:20 WIB
IHSG Weakens Ahead of Eid, Time to Accumulate Potential Stocks
With the Composite Index (IHSG) under pressure ahead of the Eid holiday period, market activity has slowed as investors adopt a cautious wait-and-see stance. CNBC Indonesia Research identifies three stocks with attractive fundamentals and dividend yields—MPMX, BBNI, and ADMR—as potential accumulation opportunities for long-term investors seeking to capitalise on the post-holiday market recovery.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026, 08:18 WIB
Israel to Reopen Rafah Border Crossing Closed Since War with Iran
Israel's COGAT announced plans to reopen the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on 18 March 2026 for limited civilian movement, following its closure nearly two years ago at the onset of Israel's conflict with Iran. The crossing had been shuttered for almost two years with only brief openings for emergency medical care and limited humanitarian access, though the exact number of Palestinians permitted to cross remains unspecified.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026, 08:18 WIB
IEA: Supply Disruptions Pressure Global Oil Production This Year
The International Energy Agency forecasts that global oil supply will experience significant pressure in March 2026 due to escalating geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East, with supplies dropping approximately 8 million barrels per day. Despite short-term declines, the IEA projects global oil supply to grow by 1.1 million barrels per day annually in 2026, largely from non-OPEC+ producers, though global demand growth has been revised downwards due to rising energy prices and economic uncertainty. IEA member nations have agreed to release 400 million barrels from emergency reserves to help stabilise global energy markets.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026, 08:17 WIB
Gilimanuk Port Overwhelmed, Police Implement Delay System
Bali's police force has implemented a delay system and various traffic management measures at Gilimanuk Port ahead of the 2026 Eid exodus, as vehicle queues extend tens of kilometres. The measures include restricted access for heavy vehicles, temporary parking areas, and coordination with Ketapang Port in East Java to expedite the vehicle loading process and prevent all traffic from arriving simultaneously.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026, 08:15 WIB
160,000 State Civil Servants to Retire: Will 2026 Civil Service Recruitment Be Held?
Indonesia's Ministry of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform reports that approximately 160,000 state civil servants (ASN) will retire in 2025, signalling potential civil service recruitment opportunities in 2026. However, any recruitment plans depend on budget allocation from the Ministry of Finance, with current government focus on improving public service quality and addressing vacancies in education and healthcare sectors.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026, 08:10 WIB
President Prabowo Requests Cabinet Ministers to Study Fuel Savings and Work-from-Home Policies
President Prabowo Subianto has instructed cabinet ministers to examine fuel conservation and work-from-home policies as precautionary measures should the Middle East conflict escalate and impact global fuel prices. Drawing on examples from countries such as Pakistan, Japan, Thailand, and South Korea, Prabowo highlighted various cost-cutting measures including reduced working hours, salary cuts for officials, and fuel rationing that other nations have implemented. The directive reflects Indonesia's concern that international geopolitical tensions could drive up domestic fuel and food costs, necessitating proactive government measures to reduce consumption.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026, 08:09 WIB
Key Points to Know About SPPI Recruitment for Village Cooperatives
The Indonesian Ministry of Defence plans to recruit 30,000 development officers (SPPI) to manage the Red and White Village Cooperatives, with training scheduled to begin in June 2026. The SPPI programme, originally initiated by President Prabowo Subianto in 2020 to support food security, will now expand to recruit university graduates from all disciplines to serve as cooperative managers across approximately 80,000 planned cooperatives nationwide. However, the plan has drawn criticism from a parliamentary defence commission member who argues that cooperative management should fall under the Ministry of Cooperatives rather than the Defence Ministry.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026, 08:08 WIB
Oil Prices Breach 100 Dollars per Barrel Amid Threats of Attacks on Iran's Energy Facilities
Global oil prices surged past 100 dollars per barrel on 15 March 2026 as tensions escalated between the United States and Iran, with the Trump administration considering military strikes against Iran's major oil export facilities on Kharg Island. West Texas Intermediate crude climbed 2.64 per cent to 101.32 dollars per barrel whilst Brent rose 2.94 per cent to 106.17 dollars per barrel, with JPMorgan analysts warning that a direct attack could disrupt approximately 1.5 million barrels per day of Iranian crude exports and trigger severe Iranian retaliation.
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