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24 July 2025

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US-Indonesia tariff deal: How businesses navigate the shift in global trade dynamics

Last week, Indonesia concluded not one, but two major trade deals with the US (United States) and the IEU-CEPA (Indonesia-EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement), which are still widely discussed. Most notably, the trade agreement of the new US-Indonesia tariffs deal went from 32% to 19%,…

18 July 2025

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The potential of AI to drive Indonesia’s digital competitiveness growth

AI (artificial intelligence) adoption in Indonesia is still in its early stages, but continues to show significant progress The digital ecosystem and evolving technological trends are paramount in shaping a nation’s or enterprise’s digital competitiveness. That said, robust digital infrastructure is also fundamental, providing the…

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2 July 2025

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How AI is transforming economic growth in emerging markets

AI (artificial intelligence) is rapidly transforming emerging markets in Southeast Asia, particularly in countries like Indonesia. There, a youthful, tech-savvy population and growing digital infrastructure have spurred tremendous growth in generative AI platforms like ChatGPT. According to OpenAI, the number of weekly active users has…

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26 June 2025

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A startup’s guide to implementing ESG

What is ESG? Essentially, sustainability is the ability to maintain a process continuously over time without exploiting resources. This view of responsibility demands business players balance profit with long-term externalities. With the birth of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) at the turn of the millennium,…

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20 June 2025

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IDN sets sights on a bold regional future in media, entertainment, and technology

In an era where media, technology, and entertainment are evolving quickly, companies must do more than keep up—they must shape the future. For IDN, what began as a startup with a mission to amplify the voices of Gen Z and Millennials has grown into a…

EV Summit 2025 Charting Indonesia path forward

19 June 2025

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Danantara Indonesia: Building Indonesia’s economy as a stable investment destination

Foreign investment plays a critical role in advancing Indonesia’s economic development. The inflow of international capital brings a range of positive impacts, including increased financial resources, technology and knowledge transfer, job creation, and improvements in infrastructure quality. To fully reap the sweet harvest of these…

17 June 2025

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Indonesia’s regional digital competitiveness shows positive trajectory

The East Ventures — Digital Competitiveness Index (EV-DCI) 2025 indicates a sustained positive trajectory in Indonesia’s digital competitiveness. The national EV-DCI 2025 score stands at 38.8, representing a 0.7-point rise from the previous year. These findings are based on the EV-DCI 2025 research, a collaboration…

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16 June 2025

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How greentech becomes the solution to climate change to achieve net-zero emissions

The future of the global business landscape is increasingly centered around sustainability and environmental responsibility, as awareness of ecological issues grows among communities worldwide. The impacts of climate change, ranging from rising global temperatures to extreme weather events, have underscored the urgent need for action…

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4 June 2025

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Why “Defying gravity” matters for Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem

In today’s global landscape, “defying gravity” has become a powerful metaphor that symbolizes overcoming the inevitable forces that hold back growth. Defying gravity means staying proactive and confident despite political and economic turbulence, leveraging innovation, collaborating across borders to unlock new growth opportunities, and maintaining…

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23 April 2025

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Smart poultry farming business à la Chickin

As a college student during his time at Brawijaya University in Malang, smashed fried chicken (ayam geprek) was a daily meal for Tubagus Syailendra Wangsadisastra. In 2016, he had just started pursuing International Relations. His business idea emerged when he met Ashab Alkahfi at an…