Weekday Bright

Sharp daily briefs for executive decisions: A quick summary of the key issues of each working day, enriched with strategic perspectives and high-value insights.

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Weekday Bright

The call for 'UMKM Can Export' to ASEAN via Digital Platforms

When global trade is shaken by high tariffs and the US trade war, another opportunity opens wide, namely exporting via digital channels.

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4 Minutes
By: Dian Amalia Ariani, Tria Dianti

Pathways for Small Businesses into Europe: Opportunities from Trade Agreements

When the Indonesia–European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) was finally completed after a long process, many placed great hopes on this agreement.

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3 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Dian Amalia Ariani
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Amid Trump Tariff Uncertainty, Foreign Exchange Reserves Recorded Stable

Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves have been stable amidst economic turmoil, including the threat of import tariffs from the United States.

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3 Minutes
By: Benediktus Krisna Yogatama, Muhammad Arfan Tarigan

Diversification of Indonesia's Export Market from the US to the European Union

The Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) and Trump's new tariff policies will transform Indonesia's export map to become more diversified. Exports to the European Union have the potential to increase, while the export market to the US may not necessarily contract.

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1 Minute
By: Zikrina Ratri

How entrepreneurs enliven malls and avoid royalty fines

A curation of the most important events that the business universe needs to know to start the day.

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3 Minutes
By: Tim Suar

Driven by Optimism to Achieve Economic Growth Above Expectations

A curation of the most important events that the business universe needs to know to start the day.

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5 Minutes
By: Tim Suar

Holidays and School Breaks Drive Surge in Tourism and Spending

The holiday season in Q2-2025 is not only a time to rest, but also a major trigger for the surge in national economic activity.

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4 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Dian Amalia Ariani
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Consumption and Investment Support Economic Growth

The economy in the second quarter of 2025 grew 5.12% year-on-year, supported by a surge in public consumption during the Lebaran period and investment growth.

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5 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Dian Amalia Ariani

Processing Industry Products Support Indonesia's Exports

In the last five years, the manufacturing sector has taken a dominant share of Indonesia's export value. Commodities such as animal/vegetable fats and oils, iron and steel, and electrical machinery and equipment are the main commodities exported from the processing industry.

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1 Minute
By: Zikrina Ratri

Pursuing Growth in the Remaining 5 Months of 2025

A curation of the most important events that the business universe needs to know to start the day.

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4 Minutes
By: Tim Suar

International Passenger Niche for Indonesian Airlines

Pelita Air, a subsidiary of PT Pertamina (Persero), officially opened its first international route to Singapore on August 18, 2025.

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1 Minute
By: Gianie

Hybrid cars will sell best at GIIAS 2025

Provisional data shows that hybrid cars were the best sellers during the 10-day exhibition.

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2 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Harits Naufal Arrazie, Dian Amalia Ariani

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