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5 April 2023

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Startups as a catalyst for digital economy’s growth: Brian Marshal, Founder & CEO of SIRCLO

It was predicted that the value of the digital economy will keep growing, however the global economy is facing a multidimensional crisis. How will startups keep maintaining important roles as a catalyst for the digital economy’s growth? We see that the growth of e-commerce is…

29 March 2023

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Setting sail for blue economy: Opportunities and challenges in building a maritime startup

The maritime industry has tremendous potential for growth and development. It is a complex sector that encompasses a wide range of activities, including shipping and logistics, fishing, and aquaculture. According to UNDP, the industry also plays a critical role in the world economy, accounting for…

23 March 2023

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Fuse achieved more than US$ 200 million of GWP and 150 million policies for 2022

During the Grand New Office Opening event on 17th March, 2023, insurtech company Fuse announced more than 150 million policies, with GWP exceeding US$ 200 million (IDR 3 trillion) being achieved in 2022. In terms of GWP and policies, it represents more than 200% and…

20 March 2023

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Indonesia’s Traveloka eyes sustainability demand as tourists return

Online booking unicorn seeks ‘quality’ partnerships for wider ASEAN market share. Traveloka, Indonesia’s leading online travel booking site, will roll out more sustainable travel options for users this year, the company’s president told Nikkei Asia, as the tech unicorn aims to expand its share in…

From idea to impact: Navigating the climate innovation landscape

8 March 2023

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Turning your ideas on climate issues into real impact

Southeast Asia is currently on track to experience a 3°C warming, which goes beyond the target set by the Paris agreement to limit global warming to 1.5°C. This projection has significant ramifications for the worldwide market and the well-being of the Southeast Asian population. According…

25 January 2023

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Sneakerhead: Q&A with Richard Xia, co-founder and CEO of Novelship

The online marketplace connects buyers and sellers of limited-edition streetwear and sneakers. Headquartered in Singapore, Novelship is an online sneaker and streetwear marketplace. Founded in 2018, the startup aims to create a safer buying and selling experience for streetwear and sneaker aficionados. KrASIA had a chat with Richard…

25 January 2023

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Post-pandemic travel tech: Q&A with Traveloka president Caesar Indra

How will consumer demand change in the travel industry now that borders are reopening, and how will travel tech evolve accordingly? Planning a trip in the post-pandemic era is tricky—one experiences the familiar excitement and promise of adventure, but mixed in with that is a…

4 January 2023

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Indonesian cosmetics brands see opportunity in halal products

Companies offering halal cosmetics in Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority country, are aiming to boost the international appeal of their products in Southeast Asia and beyond as they see potential in attracting more non-Islamic consumers. In 2014, Indonesia enacted a law requiring halal certification for a wide…

||Esqa co-founders (from left) Kezia Trihatmanto and Cindy Angelina

20 December 2022

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Indonesian D2C beauty brands build foundation for regional expansion

In 2020, Indonesian beauty marketplace Sociolla expanded to its first overseas market – Vietnam. Like in its home turf, Sociolla Vietnam offers products from global brands like Maybelline and Neutrogena as well as South Korea’s Laneige. The marketplace also stocks cosmetics from Esqa, Avoskin, and Carasun – all Indonesian brands making…

Andy Yeung - Co-Founder & CEO of FUSE|Fuse Users Distribution Map|Peta persebaran pengguna Fuse

1 December 2022

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How Fuse advances Indonesia’s insurance literacy by leveraging the digital ecosystem

Improving Indonesia’s insurance literacy is an urgent call to increase the low insurance penetration market, East Ventures Digital Competitiveness Index (EV-DCI) 2022 showed Although many insurance firms exist in Indonesia, and efforts to increase insurance access and literacy have been on the rise, the penetration…

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Startups as a catalyst for digital economy’s growth: Brian Marshal, Founder & CEO of SIRCLO

Setting sail for blue economy: Opportunities and challenges in building a maritime startup

Fuse achieved more than US$ 200 million of GWP and 150 million policies for 2022

Indonesia’s Traveloka eyes sustainability demand as tourists return

Turning your ideas on climate issues into real impact

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Post-pandemic travel tech: Q&A with Traveloka president Caesar Indra

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Indonesian D2C beauty brands build foundation for regional expansion

How Fuse advances Indonesia’s insurance literacy by leveraging the digital ecosystem

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