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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Trump Tariff 2.0 Takes Effect on August 7, Check Indonesia's Challenges and Opportunities

Trump's trade tariffs could be a challenge but also an opportunity for Indonesian entrepreneurs.

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3 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Dian Amalia Ariani

Maintaining Indonesia-US Trade Balance Surplus Post-New Tariff Determination

The history of the trade balance between Indonesia and the United States from year to year has always recorded a surplus for Indonesia. The value of Indonesia's non-oil and gas exports to the US is higher than the value of US exports to Indonesia.

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1 Minute
By: Zikrina Ratri

A Destructive Momentary Reaction

In relationships between individuals in an organization, in the midst of extraordinary pressure, and endless expectations, anger is an emotion that often arises.

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2 Minutes
By: Mukhlison Widodo

Rojali Rohana, MBG Food Trays, and Lessons from Singapore

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

Most Credit Flows to Trade Businesses

In the midst of uncertain economic conditions, the third BI-Rate cut so far this year has been a breath of fresh air for the business world. The trade business sector is still likely to be the sector that receives the most credit.

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1 Minute
By: Gianie

Leveraging Productive Credit through Interest Rate Reduction

Since the beginning of this year, Bank Indonesia has lowered the BI-Rate benchmark interest rate three times. This policy is expected to boost the economy, especially the business world.

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1 Minute
By: Gianie
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A Glimmer of Hope in Times of Global Slowdown

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

For Business Owners, Legal Certainty Is More Important Than Incentives

For entrepreneurs, legal certainty is very important to ensure that businesses continue to run and survive amid global economic instability.

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4 Minutes
By: Dian Amalia Ariani, Tria Dianti
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Investment Achievement Increases Amidst Global Economic Slowdown

Investment realization in Indonesia showed an impressive performance in the Second Quarter of 2025, with achievements of Rp 477.7 trillion. This figure marks a significant increase of 11.5% compared to the same period last year (Rp 428.4 trillion).

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4 Minutes
By: Benedict Krisna Yogatama

Property Incentives to Boost the Economy

The government provides various stimuli for the property sector to boost the economy, such as Government Borne Value Added Tax (PPNDTP) to lighter down payments.

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5 Minutes
By: Dian Amalia Ariani, Benedict Krisna Yogatama

The "Djarum" Dynasty Lasting until the Third Generation

There is no single formula for keeping a family business going across generations. Every family has different challenges, histories and solutions.

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5 Minutes
By: Benedict Krisna Yogatama
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Opportunity to Attract Foreign Tourists to Indonesia Due to the Thailand and Cambodia War

The war between Thailand and Cambodia provides an opportunity for Indonesia to attract foreign tourists (wisman) who previously planned to vacation in those countries to divert their trips to Indonesia.

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5 Minutes
By: Benediktus Krisna Yogatama, Tria Dianti

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