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Investing in health tech to tackle Indonesia’s greatest challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed critical gaps in Indonesia’s healthcare infrastructure, revealing structural and systemic shortcomings requiring scalable solutions. While revolution in this highly regulated sector does not happen overnight, we are now witnessing a pivotal shift driven by the Omnibus Health Law (Law No.…
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7 Keys for staying relevant in an evolving consumer landscape by Southeast Asia’s women founders
Consumer startups in Southeast Asia (SEA) have shown remarkable resilience, maintaining growth momentum despite economic uncertainty. To stay ahead in this competitive and rapidly changing market, founders must continuously adapt to the evolving landscape of consumer behavior. The latest e-Conomy SEA report by Google, Temasek,…
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Alvin Arief’s journey in cooking UENA: Indonesia’s emerging tech-enabled F&B brand
Let’s start with the why: Indonesia is home to a burgeoning, digitally savvy urban middle class. This mass market, which makes up the largest segment—167 million people—allocates more than half of its expenses on food. The F&B (Food & Beverage) industry in Indonesia is a…
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The shift towards the “wellness economy” in Southeast Asia’s consumer
Walk through Jakarta, Bangkok, or Ho Chi Minh City, and you will somehow experience a “deja vu”: padel courts are fully booked, boutique pilates studios have waiting lists, and new healthy food brands are rapidly expanding. Many have labeled this phenomenon the “wellness economy,” which…
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How Compawnion is redefining nutrition in Indonesia’s pet food market
Imagine this: You are a dog owner of over five years. Over the years, you wanted to give your dog the best nutrition, but could not even after trying countless pet food brands on the market due to your dog’s allergies and specific dietary needs.…
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Videotto, an AI-native video editing startup founded by 18-year-old innovators, has secured seed funding from East Ventures
Videotto, a Singapore-based AI-native video editing solutions startup, has secured an undisclosed amount of seed funding from East Ventures. Videotto was founded by two 18-year-old entrepreneurs, Tay Yao Ming (Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer) and Ian Lee (Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer). It was born…
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AI in climate tech: AI-integration for Southeast Asia’s climate solutions
The Southeast Asia climate tech stands at a climate crossroads. As one of the world’s most economically dynamic regions, it is also one of the most vulnerable to the severe impacts of climate change. Indonesia, in particular, as a manufacturing and agricultural powerhouse, faces urgent,…
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Climate Impact Innovations Challenge awards Aslan Renewables, Arukah Capital, and SXD AI a total of Rp10 billion in catalytic funding to pilot their solutions in Indonesia
East Ventures and Temasek Foundation are pleased to announce the conclusion of the Climate Impact Innovations Challenge (CIIC) 2025, Indonesia’s largest competition for climate tech innovations. This program officially began its inspiring journey on 5 March 2025 and culminated in the Grand Finale on 11…
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