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Saudi Arabia Strengthens Its Position as a Global Water Innovation Hub, IDWS 2026 to Bring Together 10,000 Participants from 140 Countries

Saudi Arabia reinforces its position as a global hub for water innovation as the IDWS 2026 Conference is announced, bringing together world leaders, investors, and innovators in Jeddah to shape the future of global water sustainability. The event is expected to attract 10,000 participants from 140 countries and highlight breakthrough solutions in water governance, technology, […]

Jakarta Fair Kemayoran 2026 Officially Opens, Targets 6 Million Visitors and Rp8 Trillion in Transactions

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“Jakarta Fair Kemayoran 2026 officially opens, targeting 6 million visitors and Rp8 trillion in transactions, marking one of Southeast Asia’s largest multi-product exhibitions and a major driver of Jakarta’s economic growth.” Ilustrasi : Jaktimes.com. JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – Jakarta Fair Kemayoran (JFK) 2026 has officially opened its doors and is once again set to become a […]

US Strikes Iran, Strait of Hormuz Closed, World Faces Energy Crisis Threat

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Illustration of escalating tensions between the United States and Iran following reported military strikes and Tehran’s decision to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route. The move has raised concerns over potential disruptions to energy supplies and rising oil prices worldwide. Photo illustration: Jaktimes.com. TEHRAN, JAKTIMES.COM – Tensions between Iran and […]

Rupiah Weakens, Students Prepare “Reformasi II” Protest in Jakarta

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Hundreds of students and civil society activists gather at Jakarta’s Hotel Indonesia (HI) Roundabout ahead of a planned “Reformasi II” demonstration, calling for fiscal reforms, lower living costs, and greater government accountability amid the weakening rupiah. Illustration: Jaktimes.com/AI Generated. JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – The weakening of the Indonesian rupiah against the U.S. dollar has sparked a […]

Official! Shin Tae-yong Appointed as Persija Head Coach, A New Era Begins for the Kemayoran Tigers

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JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – The long-awaited question surrounding Persija Jakarta’s head coach position has finally been answered. The Kemayoran Tigers have officially appointed Shin Tae-yong as their new manager for the 2026/2027 season. The arrival of Shin Tae-yong marks the beginning of a new chapter for Persija. The Jakarta-based club hopes that the man who helped […]

Between Courtrooms and Transformation: Bank Jakarta’s Quiet Reinvention in the Heart of Indonesia’s Financial Capital

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JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM– Under Jakarta’s restless skyline—where the city never truly sleeps—one name is steadily reshaping its identity: Bank Jakarta. More than a simple rebranding from its former identity as Bank DKI, it represents a gradual but determined effort to step out of the shadow of the past and into a more competitive, transparent, and digitally […]

Jakarta Remains Indonesia’s Capital, Governor Says After Court Ruling

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JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM– Pramono Anung has reaffirmed that Jakarta will continue to serve as Indonesia’s capital city until the central government officially issues a presidential decree to relocate the nation’s capital to Nusantara. Speaking at Jakarta City Hall on Wednesday, Pramono welcomed a recent ruling by Indonesia’s Constitutional Court, which confirmed that Jakarta still legally holds […]

Jakarta Now Guarded by Two Three-Star Generals as Prabowo Tightens Security Grip on Capital

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JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM— Indonesian National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo confirmed that the promotion of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police chief to a three-star general was carried out under direct instructions from President Prabowo Subianto. The move officially makes Jakarta the only region in Indonesia protected by both a three-star police general and a three-star military commander […]

Jakarta Draws Global Attention at Riyadh Forum on Future Cities

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RIYADH, JAKTIMES.COM — Jakarta has emerged as an unexpected point of reference in global discussions on urban transformation, with the Indonesian capital highlighted during the Riyadh Competitiveness Forum (RCF) as an example of integrated public transportation development and city modernization. The acknowledgment was shared by Anies Baswedan following his participation in the forum held in […]

From Istiqlal Mosque, 267 Merah Putih Cooperatives Agree to Establish FORKOM KKMP DKI Jakarta

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JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – The spirit of grassroots economic revival echoed from the courtyard of Istiqlal Mosque on Saturday (April 11, 2026). A total of 267 Merah Putih Village Cooperatives (KKMP) from across the capital officially declared the formation of the Communication Forum of Merah Putih Village Cooperatives (FORKOM KKMP) DKI Jakarta in a momentum later dubbed […]