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

Spending Rises, Savings Index Drops Momentarily

The Consumer Savings Index (IMK) in the July period fell compared to the previous month. This decline was due to the moment of household spending on education entering the new school year.

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1 Minute
By: Zikrina Ratri

eFishery and Investree scandals do not dampen investor interest

Amidst the scandal, investors see Indonesia's startup ecosystem as still promising.

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3 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Ridho Sukra

Provinces Outside Java that Grow More Consistently

A number of provinces outside Java, such as Central Papua, Lampung, and South Kalimantan, showed consistently higher economic growth rates.

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1 Minute
By: Zikrina Ratri
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Industry needs affordable gas prices and guaranteed supply

The sluggish industry needs an injection of energy from affordable gas prices and guaranteed supply.

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4 Minutes
By: Benedict Krisna Yogatama, Harits Naufal Arrazie

Retail Sales Maintained thanks to Food and Fuel Sectors

Until the middle of this year, the results of the 2025 Retail Sales Survey reported by Bank Indonesia (BI) indicated that retail sales performance was maintained.

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1 Minute
By: Zikrina Ratri

Various Domestic Project Opportunities and Global Market Gaps

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

No Worries About Rice Supply, Prices Are Also Under Control

Perum BULOG launches the Cheap Food Movement (GPM) for SPHP (Supply and Food Price Stabilization) Rice. The Indonesian National Police (POLRI) will assist Perum BULOG in the form of supervision.

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2 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Ridho Sukra

Payment ID, Indonesia's "Financial ID Card" Ready to Launch on Independence Day

In simple terms, Payment ID can be referred to as a "financial ID card." It will be a single identity code that applies across banks, digital wallets, and other payment platforms. With this system, customers no longer need to repeat the verification process each time they open a new account.

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4 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Dian Amalia Ariani
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Measuring the Readiness of 80 GW PLTS Development in 80,000 Red and White Village Cooperatives

The government plans to build 80 GW of solar power plants (PLTS) in more than 80,000 red and white village cooperatives. Is the construction ready?

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7 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Dian Amalia Ariani

Assessing South Africa's Potential as a New Market for Indonesian Furniture

Even though hit by a 19 percent export tariff to the United States (US), furniture industry players do not need to dwell too long in worry. Because, now a new export market destination option has opened up, namely to South Africa.

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4 Minutes
By: Benediktus Krisna Yogatama, Muhammad Arfan Tarigan

Increased Exports Boost Regional Economy

With their potential, Riau Islands and North Maluku are examples of regions that can significantly improve their foreign trade balance and contribute up to 7% to their regional GRDP.

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1 Minute
By: Zikrina Ratri

UMKM Can Export from ASEAN to Europe

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

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