Day: February 18, 2022

Rupiah weakens as Russia, Ukraine tensions keep investors wary

The rupiah’s exchange rate against the US dollar weakened slightly in the Jakarta interbank market ahead of the weekend as growing geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine kept investors cautious. The Indonesian currency closed one point, or 0.01 percent, lower at Rp14,327 per US dollar compared to Rp14,326 per US

Digital literacy paramount to seeking job opportunities in future

The Ministry of Communication and Informatics drew attention of the community to the importance of developing adequate literacy and digital skills to seek job opportunities in future. “We have to remain relevant and understand that this developing technology requires a different skill set from us. Hence, our skill sets must

DEWG strives for global agreement to build inclusive digital ecosystem

The Digital Economic Working Group (DEWG) Forum within the Indonesia G20 Presidency in 2022 strives to present a global agreement in building an inclusive digital ecosystem. “Specifically for the digital sector, we seek an inclusive, empowering, and sustainable digital ecosystem,” Communication and Informatics Ministry’s Secretary General Mira Tayyiba noted during the

Gold safest investment for Millennials, Gen Zs: state pawnshop

Gold is a safe investment, especially for Millennials and Gen Zs, state-owned pawnshop firm PT Pegadaian has said. “All investment has risk, but risk-wise, it can be said that gold as an investment is a safe instrument. It depends on how much we want to invest, our goals, and our

Protect Children, Minister Johnny Asks To Intensify Vaccination

Jakarta, Kominfo –  Minister of Communication and Information Johnny G. Plate asked for intensification of vaccination for children aged 6-11 years, in line with the increase in the number of children suffering from Covid-19. According to him, currently the percentage of vaccinations for children aged 6-11 years is still below the target.

ITB Career Center Held Talkshow Searching Career Through BTPN Acceleration Program

On Thursday (10/2/2022), ITB Career Center held a talk show with Bank BTPN regarding the acceleration program offered. This event was held online and invited two resource persons who used to be ITB students to share their experiences with participating in the BTPN acceleration program. One of the acceleration programs at