The government's decision to require all micro, small, and medium enterprises to obtain halal (permissible) labels shows that the country's policymakers still fail to understand public

Antara, Denpasar – Bali Governor I Wayan Koster has given businesses, offices, and operators of public facilities until the end of April 2027 to comply with a long-standing requirement

Alfi Dinilhaq, Jakarta – Chinese automakers are rapidly strengthening their presence in Indonesia's automotive market, with wholesale vehicle sales surging 72% year-on-year during the f

Alfitria Nefi Pratiwi, Jakarta – The Chairperson of the Indonesian Retail Entrepreneurs Association, Solihin, confirmed the temporary shutdown of dozens of modern retail outlets in Cent

Ferry Yuniar, Olena Wibisana, Erfan Maruf, Jakarta – Tofu and tempeh producers in Indonesia are struggling to cope with soaring imported soybean prices as the weakening rupiah and globa

Antara, Jakarta – Trade Minister Budi Santoso said on Monday that the central government could not intervene in the decision by authorities in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, to shut down 2

Bambang Ismoyo, Andrew Tito, Jakarta – Indonesia's electronics trade is coming under growing pressure as the rupiah weakens toward Rp 18,000 per US dollar, driving up prices and sharply

Jakarta – Ride-hailing company Grab Indonesia said it will discontinue its "Akses Hemat" subscription program for motorcycle taxi driver-partners, citing the need for better adjustments

Herman, Jakarta – Ride-hailing company GoTo Gojek Tokopedia (GOTO) said on Tuesday it fully supports the Indonesian government's new regulation requiring ride-hailing platforms to alloc

Martin Bagya Kertiyasa, Jakarta – Indonesian sellers are facing mounting pressure as rising marketplace fees collide with an influx of low-cost Chinese products, squeezing profit margin

Indah Ayu Pujiastuti, Jakarta – Indonesia's automobile sales rose 12% in the first four months of 2026, supported by seasonal demand and new model launches, but this does not necessaril

Endang Mulyani, Jakarta – Indonesia could face a potential rice shortage in modern retail channels as surging production costs discourage suppliers from distributing to the segment, ind

Indah Ayu Pujiastuti, Maria Gabrielle Putrinda, Achmat Ikhsan, Tri Listiyarini, Jakarta – Indonesia is holding food prices steady despite a 40-60% surge in plastic packaging costs, whil

Antara, Padang – Authorities in West Sumatra province have introduced measures to limit the expansion of national retail chains such as Alfamart and Indomaret, in a bid to protect local

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – Retail sales in Indonesia slowed at the start of 2026 as consumer spending normalized after the Christmas and New Year holiday season, according to data r

Berita Satu Team, Jakarta – The Muslim holy month of Ramadan and the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday are once again accelerating Indonesia's economic activity, driving a surge in consumer

Antara, Jakarta – Rapid expansion of modern retailers have led to a sharp decline in Indonesia's mom-and-pop stores, coloquially known as "warung kelontong", according to the street ven

Wahroni, Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – Villages Minister Yandri Susanto has denied plans to shut down modern minimarkets such as Alfamart and Indomaret in rural areas, clarifying that the g

Thomas Harefa, Akmalal Hamdhi, Jakarta – Food prices in Indonesia are climbing ahead of Ramadan 2026, reflecting a typical seasonal pattern rather than an extreme surge seen during past

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Indah Ayu Pujiastuti, Jakarta – Indonesia's ambitious target to sell 2 million new cars annually by 2030 has drawn mixed reactions, with economists and researchers questioning its feasi

Jakarta – Indonesian consumer complaints received by the Trade Ministry throughout 2025 totaled nearly Rp 18.2 billion, or approximately $1.1 million, in transaction value, according to

Maudey Khalisha, Jakarta – Sluggish household spending has weighed on Indonesia's retail sector, with estimated growth below 5 percent in 2025, but the beauty industry continues to post

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Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia's 2025 National Online Shopping Day (Harbolnas) booked transactions worth Rp 36.4 trillion ($2.17 billion), surpassing the government's initial Rp 33 trillio

Alfitria Nefi Pratiwi, Jakarta – The Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, Zulkifli Hasan, plans to set a single highest retail price (HET) for rice nationwide.

Dio Suhenda, Jakarta – A fire tore through Jakarta's largest wholesale market, Kramat Jati, in East Jakarta, on Monday morning, destroying hundreds of stalls and prompting Governor Pram

Muawwan Daelami, Jakarta – Fast Food Indonesia said the financial strain stemming from last year's boycott of KFC products continues to fade, with the company reporting significantly sm

Akmalal Hamdhi, Jakarta – Hopes for a policy reversal on imported second-hand clothing have been shut down after Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa firmly rejected a proposal to lega

Nandito Putra, Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Maman Abdurrahman, stated that the government does not prohibit MSMEs from selling

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa conducted a sudden inspection or surprise visit to the Tanjung Perak Surabaya Customs and Excise Office.

Anastasya Lavenia Yudi, Jakarta – A publicly traded company operating the coffee chain Starbucks, PT MAP Boga Adiperkasa Tbk.

Vinnilya Huanggrio, Zhulfakar, Jakarta – An analyst recently said that there was still a huge demand for secondhand clothes amidst the government's attempt to step up the crackdown on t

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesians spend around Rp 12.8 million or approximately $765.1 a year, according to Central Statistics Agency (BPS), indicating quite a sharp increase co

Adil Al Hasan, Jakarta – Head of Indonesia's Halal Product Guarantee Organizing Agency (BPJPH) Ahmad Haikal Hasan, is set to enforce the mandatory halal certification requirement for al

Muhammad Ghafur Fadillah, Jakarta – The operator of KFC Indonesia, Fast Food Indonesia (FAST), has closed 19 outlets and laid off about 400 employees by September 2025, as part of a net

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – According to a recent survey by Bank Indonesia (BI), retailers' expectations for retail sales over the next three to six months are declining.

Ruth Dea Juwita, Jakarta – Tumbling electric motorcycle sales in the first half of 2025 have left manufacturers with increasing inventories, prompting production cuts as the industry aw

Anisa Fauziah, Jakarta – Indonesian shopping mall operators are banking on a nationwide Independence Day discount program to revive sales during the current low season following the end

Deni Ghifari, Jakarta – Retail sales in July are projected to grow after nine months of sluggish performance, driven by increased commerce in certain goods.

Nabila Cahyarani Kusworo, Jakarta – Public discourse has recently picked up on two popular acronyms that reflect a growing mismatch between high mall foot traffic and sluggish sales.

Muhammad Farhan, Muhammad Aulia, Jakarta – The National Police's Food Task Force has seized over 200 tons of rice in a major investigation into rice producers accused of selling low-qua

Adil Al Hasan, Jakarta – The operator of the coffee chain Starbucks, PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk.

Melynda Dwi Puspita, Jakarta – Ayam Goreng Widuran, a legendary eatery in Solo, Central Java, is currently facing public scrutiny after declaring its non-halal status following 52 years

Erfan Maruf, Jakarta – Trade Minister Budi Santoso on Thursday launched the "Local Thursday Movement" (Gerakan Kamis Pakai Lokal or Gaspol), a new initiative aimed at reviving public en

Jakarta – The lack of monitoring has resulted in products with halal (conforming to Islamic law) certification, but which are actually haram (non-halal) being sold in public.

Erfan Maruf, Mita Amalia Hapsari, Jakarta – Mangga Dua, one of Southeast Asia's largest wholesale markets, remains a bustling retail center despite coming under fire from the United Sta

Dinda Shabrina, Jakarta – The Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) has raised concerns over the circulation of nine children's snack products found to contain pork-derived (por

Deni Ghifari, Jakarta – Retail sales in March barely saw any growth despite the boon from Ramadan and Idul Fitri holidays, which normally spike consumption.

Achmad Ali, Surabaya – Authorities in Surabaya have shut down a shop in the East Java capital after it was found selling alcohol-infused ice cream, a city official confirmed on Tuesday.