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GE HealthCare eyes Indonesia as regional hub for medical device exports

GE HealthCare, in partnership with PT Kalbe Farma subsidiary Forsta, inaugurated Indonesia’s first CT scanner factory on June 2. GE HealthCare international president and CEO Elie Chaillot spoke to The Jakarta Post’s Ruth Dea Juwita two days later about the global medical technology company’s further plans in Indonesia’s burgeoning medical equipment industry.

GE HealthCare international president and CEO Elie Chaillot.

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An employee arranges rupiah banknotes at Bank Mandiri in Jakarta on June 23, 2022. Currencies in Southeast Asia and around the world have dropped against the United States dollar this year as the Federal Reserve has hiked rates particularly fast.

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The 2024 banking industry outlook

There are two situations in 2024 that will affect the condition of national banking; first, the general election; second, indications of a weakening global economy.

Handcrafted: Everything about the recreation car is mainly made up by hands, therefore the process of creating a car could take from six months to one year period. (JP/Yohana Belinda)

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Tuksedo gives cars from the past a brand-new future

A family-owned workshop in Bali recreates classic cars for discerning customers and is now looking to include EV options.

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Indonesia, ExxonMobil sign agreement on CCS, petrochemical projects

The government, along with state-owned oil and gas corporation Pertamina, inked two agreements with United States oil and gas giant ExxonMobil pertaining to advancing the progress on carbon capture storage (CCS) projects and exploring a potential petrochemical complex in Indonesia.

Global, then local: Kurobokan founder Paulus Hyu plays with his French bulldog, which inspired his Nimbus series. While the company relies mainly on overseas buyers, Paulus believes more customers enthusiastic about collectibles will emerge in and grow the domestic market.

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From Frenchie to fortune: Kurobokan spotlights Indonesia-designed toys

With quirky collectibles, Kurobokan puts Indonesia on the map in the so-called kidult market, proving that toys are for everyone, no matter their age.

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This aerial picture taken on May 14, 2023 shows a general view of PT Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP), one of the biggest nickel producers in North Konawe, Central Sulawesi.

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Tsingshan slashes local nickel pig iron output amid profit squeeze

Move is in line with projections that total NPI output in Indonesia will plummet from 4.76 million tonnes in 2024 to just 1.74 million tonnes this year.

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APRIL Group Set to Expand Community-Led Conservation Programme to 100,000 Hectares by 2030

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APRIL Group Set to Expand Community-Led Conservation Programme to 100,000 Hectares by 2030

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Indosat continues value-driven growth with consistent dividend payouts

Many companies, including those in the telecommunications sector, are undergoing transformation and investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI). These efforts require significant capital outlays in research and development, talent acquisition, infrastructure and strategic partnerships. This shift reflects a broader industry trend favoring long-term innovation over short-term profitability.

A worker installs the battery of a Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric car on April 6, 2023, at the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (HMMI) assembly plant in Cikarang, West Java.

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Integrated EV battery project in Halmahera to break ground this month

The industrial complex will include a high pressure acid leaching (HPAL) smelter, precursor and cathode facilities and a battery cell plant.

A lush canopy of clove trees frames North Maluku’s coastal city of Ternate on April 11, 2025, as Mount Kie Matubu juts through low clouds on nearby Tidore Island.

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Sustainable finance in transition: A sharper focus

Despite the general pullback trend in sustainable finance and early signs of saturation, more flexible instruments like SLLs present better resilience as the broader energy transition investment landscape moves toward selectivity, and this juncture of strategic adjustment is where Indonesian banks come in.

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GE HealthCare eyes Indonesia as regional hub for medical device exports

GE HealthCare, in partnership with PT Kalbe Farma subsidiary Forsta, inaugurated Indonesia’s first CT scanner factory on June 2. GE HealthCare international president and CEO Elie Chaillot spoke to The Jakarta Post’s Ruth Dea Juwita two days later about the global medical technology company’s further plans in Indonesia’s burgeoning medical equipment industry.

Lev Kroll, CEO of Nuanu Creative City, poses for a photo.

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Lev Kroll, CEO of Nuanu, explains the company’s strategic vision for a commercial and residential development project in Bali’s Tabanan regency, and how other investors can get engaged.

Chat Luangarpa, president commissioner of Bank Maspion, which was acquired by Thaiand's Kasikornbank in 2022.

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Bank Maspion president commissioner Chat Luangarpa, who also serves as executive vice president of Kasikorbank (KBank), explains why the Bangkok-based lender acquired the local bank and how it aims to triumph in Indonesia’s competitive banking landscape.

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Rajeev Menon, president of Marriott International for the Asia Pacific excluding China, poses for a photo.

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Marriott International seeks to capitalize on travel recovery, demographic shifts

Rajeev Menon, president of Marriott International in the Asia Pacific excluding China, shared insight on the recovery of hotel occupancy in Indonesia and how the company seeks to grow in new destinations.

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A customer explores fragrances at Oaken Lab's artisan perfumery in Pererenan, Bali.

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Oaken Lab brings fresh scent to Indonesia’s perfume market

In Indonesia’s expanding fragrance industry, Oaken Lab focuses on artisan perfumery to produce authentic scents through in-house experiments.

Daily dose: Baristas of Jakarta-based coffee chain Tuku pose for a photo in one of the young company’s outlets.

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Teck Seng Ho: Understanding client needs crucial for sustaining Sun Life Indonesia

Newly appointed Sun Life Indonesia president director Teck Seng Ho has expressed positivity about the company’s client-friendly work environment.

Leading Indosat's growth to empower Indonesia, Vikram Sinha named 2023 CEO of the Year

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat) continues to record splendid operational and financial performances following its recent merger. Embracing the spirit of Gotong Royong, Indosat has a greater goal of empowering Indonesia.

Securing Indonesians’ future through innovation, teamwork

PT Asuransi Allianz Life Indonesia has recently appointed Alexander Grenz as Country Manager and President Director of Allianz Life Indonesia. After obtaining a permit from the Financial Services Authority (OJK), he took the role on April 7, where he will be managing Allianz's operational activities

Nicknamed Mel by her close acquaintances, Melissa is the new president of the GoTo e-commerce business unit, known to the wider public as Tokopedia and part of Indonesia’s largest digital ecosystem.

Melissa Siska Juminto and the journey of growth and excellence

In an age of instant gratification, trusting the process has become somewhat of a rare quality. This is not the case for Melissa Siska Juminto.

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GE HealthCare eyes Indonesia as regional hub for medical device exports

Singapore's Grab denies reports of talks with GoTo for potential deal

Starbucks to lower prices in China as competition heats up

No talks yet on Jakarta MRT extension to Tangerang: Japan diplomat

Editor's Picks

The 2024 banking industry outlook

Tuksedo gives cars from the past a brand-new future

Indonesia, ExxonMobil sign agreement on CCS, petrochemical projects

From Frenchie to fortune: Kurobokan spotlights Indonesia-designed toys

Companies Updates

Tsingshan slashes local nickel pig iron output amid profit squeeze

APRIL Group Set to Expand Community-Led Conservation Programme to 100,000 Hectares by 2030

APRIL Group Set to Expand Community-Led Conservation Programme to 100,000 Hectares by 2030

Indosat continues value-driven growth with consistent dividend payouts

Integrated EV battery project in Halmahera to break ground this month

Sustainable finance in transition: A sharper focus

Executive Column

GE HealthCare eyes Indonesia as regional hub for medical device exports

Bali’s Nuanu seeks investors that look beyond profit

Executive Column: Being a small bank makes no sense, says KBank

FLSmidth sees energy transition driving global minerals demand

Digibank ‘marathon’ has only just begun, Superbank says

Inchcape bets big on Indonesia

Marriott International seeks to capitalize on travel recovery, demographic shifts

Think Big

Oaken Lab brings fresh scent to Indonesia’s perfume market

Coffee chain Tuku seeks perfect blend for expansion

Coffee chain Tuku seeks perfect blend for expansion

Studio Ubud awakens Indonesian anime

Treats to treatments, The Bath Box fills a niche in Indonesia's self-care market

CEO Profile

Teck Seng Ho: Understanding client needs crucial for sustaining Sun Life Indonesia

Leading Indosat's growth to empower Indonesia, Vikram Sinha named 2023 CEO of the Year

Securing Indonesians’ future through innovation, teamwork

Melissa Siska Juminto and the journey of growth and excellence