Indonesia

LTFRB rejects application of Indonesia’s ride-hailing firm Go-Jek

JAKARTA — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has rejected the request from Indonesian ride-hailing company Go-Jek to operate in the country because of local regulation on corporate ownership. The LTFRB pre-accreditation committee’s Resolution No. 096, dated December 20,…

Mitsubishi reveals Xpander MPV

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) celebrates the world premiere of its next generation MPV at the 25th GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show in Jakarta, Indonesia, with the all-new XPANDER – a name reflecting MMC’s ambition to expand the…

Uber Indonesia rolls out new tourist-friendly feature

Getting lost in unfamiliar terrain can be quite a drag for most tourists, and online transportation company Uber is finally doing something to address this concern. To accommodate the growing number of visitors in Bali, Indonesia, the…

Police ‘doubtful’ porn on Jakarta videotron caused by hacking

A cringeworthy scenario unfolded on a busy highway in Jakarta, Indonesia, last week, when a five-minute Japanese pornographic video was streamed through a videotron to unsuspecting motorists. WATCH: Porn video played in Jakarta traffic jam The footage…

Porn video played in Jakarta traffic jam

Getting stuck in traffic is never fun, whether you’re driving or commuting in public transportation. Apparently someone in Jakarta felt the anguish of bored motorists and decided to play a little bit of entertainment on Videotron—entertainment of…

Uber starts motorbike taxi service in Indonesian capital

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Ride-hailing app Uber has launched a motorbike taxi service in the Indonesian capital where Southeast Asian rivals Go-Jek and Grab are already battling for dominance. Jakarta is one of the world’s most congested cities…

Despite steady growth, local auto sector lags behind Asean neighbors in sales

The Philippine automotive sector and its counterparts in the Asean are expected to become highly lucrative markets for global automotive firms in six years’ time, thus presenting huge opportunities for further expansions.…