Indonesian minimart king Alfamart boosts quick commerce to reverse slowdown

Indonesian minimart king Alfamart boosts quick commerce to reverse slowdown

CEO talks of impending market saturation, 'dark stores,' Bangladesh entry

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Prabowo pushes all-electric transport to cut import reliance

Prabowo pushes all-electric transport to cut import reliance

Indonesia has turned into a net importer of crude oil and fuels since early 2000s as output declined while demand kept rising, leaving Southeast Asia's largest economy vulnerable to global price shocks. 

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Cautious consumers scale back Idul Fitri spending as uncertainty weighs

Cautious consumers scale back Idul Fitri spending as uncertainty weighs

Uncertain economic prospects and delayed or absent holiday allowance disbursements have made some consumers more cautious, prompting them to spend less and save more.

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Indonesia braces for peak Idul Fitri 'mudik' season

Indonesia braces for peak Idul Fitri 'mudik' season

Hundreds of millions of people are still expected to hit the road and travel homebound on Wednesday and Thursday ahead of Nyepi and Idul Fitri, with the latter expected to fall on Friday or Saturday, depending on the moon sighting.

<Indonesia braces for peak Idul Fitri ‘mudik’ season - Society - The Jakarta Post>

In Indonesia, grown men race the Japanese toys they once couldn't afford

In Indonesia, grown men race the Japanese toys they once couldn't afford

Fans of Mini 4WD cars are rebuilding childhood obsessions into a thriving hobby and competition scene

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