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Haji Isam Acquires PACK as Company Expands Into Nickel
Haji Isam acquired a 21.12% stake in PACK worth Rp936.65 billion as the company expands into nickel mining. PACK plans US$75.91 million mining acquisitions to accelerate its transformation into a nickel holding company By Emirsyah Kevin Mecca, Attala Sabian Andhika, Maria Ella Risandra Puruhita, Nashwah Putri Az-Zahra May 22 2026, at 16:30 GMT+7 H. Samsudin Andi Arsyad, widely known as Haji Isam, officially became a strategic shareholder in PT Abadi Nusantara Hijau Investama
4 days ago


GOTO Announces Rp3.5 Trillion Buyback to Boost Shareholder Value
GOTO plans a Rp3.5 trillion buyback to strengthen capital management and shareholder value. GOTO’s buyback will not exceed 10% of its issued and paid-up capital, supported by sufficient financial resources. By Emirsyah Kevin Mecca, Attala Sabian Andhika, Maria Ella Risandra Puruhita, Nashwah Putri Az-Zahra May 15 2026, at 16:30 GMT+7 GOTO announced a Rp3.5 trillion share buyback funded entirely by internal cash reserves. The company will seek shareholder approval during its E
May 15


OpenAI and Anthropic Launch US$5.5B Ventures
OpenAI and Anthropic launched major ventures to scale enterprise AI via acquisitions. Both are expanding into new industries, with OpenAI ahead in deployment. By Emirsyah Kevin Mecca, Attala Sabian Andhika, Maria Ella Risandra Puruhita, Nashwah Putri Az-Zahra May 1 2026, at 16:30 GMT+7 OpenAI and Anthropic have separately moved to establish joint ventures, backed by major financial institutions. Read More: BUMI to Fully Acquire Loyal Metals for AU$79.1 Million OpenAI has secu
May 8


BUMI to Fully Acquire Loyal Metals for AU$79.1 Million
AU$79.1M deal at AU$0.45/share, bolstering Australian mining foothold. Highway Reward produced 3.65 Mt of copper with new reserves By Emirsyah Kevin Mecca, Attala Sabian Andhika, Maria Ella Risandra Puruhita, Nashwah Putri Az-Zahra May 1 2026, at 16:30 GMT+7 PT Bumi Resources Tbk (BUMI) has formally entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed (SID) to acquire 100% shares of Australia’s Loyal Metals Ltd, with the total transaction valued at approximately AU$79.1 million. Read M
May 1


Apple Replaces CEO with John Ternus to Advance AI Strategy
Apple names longtime executive John Ternus as CEO, marking a leadership shift after Tim Cook’s 15-year leadership. The move highlights Apple’s focus on strengthening its products while addressing growing competition in artificial intelligence. By Emirsyah Kevin Mecca, Attala Sabian Andhika, Maria Ella Risandra Puruhita, Nashwah Putri Az-Zahra April 24 2026, at 16:30 GMT+7 Apple announced John Ternus is set to become Chief Executive Officer, replacing Tim Cook, who will transi
Apr 24


Amazon Acquires Globalstar for US$11.57 Billion Satellite Expansion
Amazon’s $11.57 billion Globalstar acquisition strengthens its satellite network and accelerates direct-to-device connectivity expansion. It also intensifies competition with Starlink while highlighting execution challenges despite strong investor confidence. By Emirsyah Kevin Mecca, Attala Sabian Andhika, Maria Ella Risandra Puruhita, Nashwah Putri Az-Zahra April 17 2026, at 16:30 GMT+7 Amazon announced plans on Tuesday (04/14) to acquire Globalstar in a deal valued at US$11
Apr 17


Danantara to Acquire State Asset Managers, Valued at Rp2.3T
Danantara acquired four state-owned asset managers worth Rp2.3T to streamline operations and boost competitiveness. The merger may redirect investor flows toward private firms, though state-owned clients are expected to favor state-owned managers. By Emirsyah Kevin Mecca, Attala Sabian Andhika, Maria Ella Risandra Puruhita, Nashwah Putri Az-Zahra April 10 2026, at 16:30 GMT+7 Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara is acquiring four state-owned asset management firms, wit
Apr 10


OpenAI Secures Record Funding, Accelerates Growth Toward Anticipated IPO
OpenAI’s US$122 billion funding reflects AI’s shift into a capital-intensive industry driven by large-scale infrastructure investment. The funding supports platform integration and IPO preparation, positioning OpenAI for long-term growth despite financial and competitive pressures. By Emirsyah Kevin Mecca, Attala Sabian Andhika, Maria Ella Risandra Puruhita, Nashwah Putri Az-Zahra April 3, 2026, at 16:30 GMT+7 OpenAI recently secured one of the largest funding rounds in techn
Apr 3


EMAS Seeks Dual Listing on Hong Kong Exchange
EMAS’ strategic application for a dual listing on the HKEX to expand into global capital markets. The Pani Gold Project’s transition to commercial production to drive long-term institutional growth. By Emirsyah Kevin Mecca, Attala Sabian Andhika, Maria Ella Risandra Puruhita, Nashwah Putri Az-Zahra March 27, 2026, at 16:30 GMT+7 PT Merdeka Gold Resources TBK (EMAS) has submitted a dual listing application on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX). The company fil
Mar 27


Mastercard to Acquire BVNK in US$1.8 Billion Deal
Mastercard’s agreement to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion integrating stablecoin infrastructure. BVNK enables businesses to use stablecoins for payments to support faster and more efficient transactions. By Emirsyah Kevin Mecca, Attala Sabian Andhika, Maria Ella Risandra Puruhita, Nashwah Putri Az-Zahra March 20, 2026 at 16:30 GMT+7 Mastercard plans to acquire BVNK for up to US$1.8 billion to expand stablecoin infrastructure across currencies and payment rails. It is the
Mar 20


Running Trade Feature Provides Real-Time Market Insights on SimInvest
Simas Syariah Unggulan integrates AI-driven analytics with human oversight to monitor sharia-compliant equities and support portfolio management SimInvest. Real-time trading data has become an increasingly important tool for retail investors seeking to understand market dynamics during trading hours. On the SimInvest platform, the Running Trade feature provides a continuously updated record of stock transactions occurring on the exchange, allowing users to monitor market acti
Mar 15


AI-Supported Sharia Equity Mutual Fund on SimInvest
Simas Syariah Unggulan integrates AI-driven analytics with human oversight to monitor sharia-compliant equities and support portfolio management SimInvest. Indonesia’s growing adoption of technology in investment products is extending into the Islamic finance segment, with the introduction of AI-assisted portfolio strategies in sharia-compliant mutual funds. Simas Syariah Unggulan, an equity-based Islamic mutual fund available through the SimInvest platform, integrates artif
Mar 14
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