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Jakarta Protests, IHSG Falls, E-Cigarette Tech Shift

Jakarta sees large-scale protests affecting traffic; IHSG drops amid global inflation concerns; e-cigarette industry pushes for tech independence.

· · 4 sources

The picture Deteriorating

Conditions in Indonesia are deteriorating due to significant protests in Jakarta affecting operations and a declining stock market impacted by global inflation concerns. The e-cigarette industry's move towards local technology shows sector-specific resilience.

In this briefing Jakarta · Monas · PT Delta Sukses Teknologi · Jakarta Composite Index · Bursa Efek Indonesia

Regulation

Nothing significant reported today.

Disruption

Nothing significant reported today.

Internal tension

Jakarta protests see heavy police presence

Bundaran Hotel Indonesia dari Halte Transjakarta Bundaran HI Astra pada Maret 2025
Bundaran Hotel Indonesia dari Halte Transjakarta Bundaran HI Astra pada Maret 2025 Medelam, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Jakarta witnessed large-scale demonstrations with 4,020 security personnel deployed to manage the protests in key areas like Monas and Silang Selatan, according to Liputan 6. The protests, involving labor unions, focused on various demands including wage increases and labor rights. The heavy police presence aimed to ensure the protests remained peaceful and to manage traffic disruptions in the city.

Impact Employers in Jakarta face operational disruptions due to traffic and security measures during the protests.

Sources: Liputan 6 ↗

Safety & health

Nothing significant reported today.

Companies

  • technology
  • manufacturing

PT Delta Sukses Teknologi pushes e-cigarette tech shift

PT Delta Sukses Teknologi is advancing efforts to transfer technology for e-cigarette production, aiming to reduce reliance on imported raw materials, according to ANTARA News. The company seeks to enhance local manufacturing capabilities and foster technological independence in the e-cigarette industry.

Impact E-cigarette manufacturers in Indonesia may benefit from reduced costs and increased local production capabilities.

Sources: ANTARA News ↗

Markets

  • finance

IHSG falls to 6,298 amid global inflation worries

The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) dropped to 6,298 on Thursday, following a decline in Asian markets driven by global inflation concerns, reports ANTARA News. The fall in the index reflects investor apprehension about rising inflation rates worldwide, which could impact economic growth and corporate earnings.

Impact Investors in Indonesian equities see portfolio values decrease as global inflation concerns weigh on market sentiment.

Sources: ANTARA News ↗

Trade

Nothing significant reported today.

Politics

Nothing significant reported today.

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