The global smartphone market is on track to grow just 4.5% during 2016, rocked by a decline in sales in the premium segment, Gartner predicts. The research firm estimates that…
BlackBerry Ltd. may have decided to stop making its iconic handsets, but that doesn’t mean the gadgets will disappear, especially in places where they’re still popular. Case in point: an…
The bottom may already be falling out of the high-end luxury car segment because of the gloomy economy, but Indonesia’s tax amnesty scheme seems to be exacerbating the situation. This…
The Indonesian flight carrier, Garuda Indonesia, is expecting US$25 million from international cargo service by the end of 2016. “Currently, the average income from cargo per month is US$21 million.…
Bank Indonesia estimated that household consumption rose in the third quarter of this year from 5.04 percent of the countrys Gross Domestic Products (GDP) in the second quarter of this…
Internet commercials are starting to take over the advertisement business from print and electronic media, especially television. Wide accessibility and ease of use are the internet’s main points of attraction.…
BlackBerry may have decided to stop designing its iconic handsets in-house, but that doesn’t mean the gadgets will disappear, especially in places where they’re still popular. A case in point…
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) has suspended the Bumi Citra Permai (BCIP) from trading because of significant, cumulative stock price declines. BCIP opened at Rp478 per share before plunging 46…
The Philippines premier design and lifestyle event, Manila FAME 2016, is expanding the show with more venues, extended hours, and more SME exporters, while showcasing new artisans, designers, and products.…
The administration of Riau Islands city of Batam will facilitate the export of products manufactured by the Indonesian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to Singapore, an official has stated.…
Japanese duty-free retailer Laox has opened its eighth store in Dragon Gate Building, Osaka. Called “Laox Osaka Dotonbori Ebisubashi Store”, the exterior of the first floor and second floor is…
A recovery in coal prices in recent months has buoyed shares of local coal companies and returned confidence to a sector that has long struggled with low demand. Indonesia’s thermal…
More industries will enjoy lower gas prices by the beginning of next year as the government rushes to find a solution to cost issues. President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has demanded…
The ongoing Nusantara Batik Week is expected to record sales of Rp6 billion, a local official said. The target increased from Rp4.5 billion last year, said Supriono, head of the…
Months after popular ice-cream brand Ben&Jerry opened their first shop in Bangkok, looks like we will be able to continue to binge on new, sweet treats at Godiva. Godiva, the…
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