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5 April 2023

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Digitalization helps increase competence and integrity: Budi Karya Sumadi, Minister of Transportation of Indonesia

Indonesia is expected to face global uncertainty due to recession, energy crisis, and geopolitical tensions that will affect various sectors. What strategy has the government prepared to deal with this phenomenon? especially those related to the Transportation sector? One of the most crucial is air…

5 April 2023

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Data acts as the best “policy intelligence device”: Akmal Malik, Acting Governor of West Sulawesi

What are the regional government’s programs and policies for digital entrepreneurs in order to persevere through threats and recession? One advantage from the advancement of the digital world is access control over data. We can turn them into various information we need. The government who…

5 April 2023

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Developing digital ecosystems in the business world: Franky Oesman Widjaja, Chairman of PT Sinar Mas Agro Resources & Technology

Digital adoption is a must, but there are still gaps in the regions. What are the efforts and programs to support digital equity in the regions? Through the joint work of the private and public sectors, telecommunication and digital infrastructure continue to be improved. Communities…

5 April 2023

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Building a sustainable business: Neneng Goenadi, Country Managing Director of Grab Indonesia

The global economy faces a multidimensional crisis or perfect storm due to global recession, energy crisis, and geopolitical tensions. What are the strategies prepared by Grab Indonesia to deal with this condition? Our goal from the start has been to build a sustainable business that…

4 April 2023

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“We never intentionally look for unicorns”: Willson Cuaca

Since East Ventures was established in 2009, we never intentionally look for unicorns. The statement came from East Ventures’ Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Willson Cuaca during the panel discussion titled ‘Finding the Next Unicorn’ in OCBC NISP Business Forum 2023. “We invest based on convictions,…

Empowering women - strategies to build confidence at work

24 March 2023

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Empowering women: three key strategies for building confidence at work

As a woman, confidence in the workplace can be a challenge for many, especially in climbing the corporate ladder. Various cultural, societal, and historical factors can influence the confidence gap between men and women. In Asia, for example, there is often a greater emphasis on…

23 March 2023

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East Ventures’ strategy to strengthen ESG in its ecosystem

The environmental and sustainability issues are becoming more urgent than ever today. No one is immune from these issues, and all stakeholders must take necessary actions to minimize the impact now. With this issue in mind, we at East Ventures strengthen our ESG strategy based…

21 March 2023

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‘Investors are becoming more selective, especially when it comes to risks and valuations’: Roderick Purwana

With the threatening global economic condition that overshadows the tech industry, keeping one’s optimism is not an easy feat. This, which also stems from the COVID-19 pandemic, has resulted in multiple layoffs within the tech industry, both globally and domestically. However, the US tech industry…

19 March 2023

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‘The impact of SVB does not directly affect our ecosystem’: Willson Cuaca

News of the ‘collapse’ of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) continues to loom over the global tech startup ecosystem – Indonesia is no exception. As of March 2023, the 16th largest bank in the United States was shut down due to the significant decrease in the…

16 March 2023

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How beauty is changing in 2023

Behind its allure and aesthetic appeal, the beauty industry has proven to be recession-proof in the face of various macroeconomic shocks over the past two decades. The “Lipstick Effect” or “Lipstick Index”– an economic indicator from the beauty category, suggests that during periods of recession…

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Digitalization helps increase competence and integrity: Budi Karya Sumadi, Minister of Transportation of Indonesia

Data acts as the best “policy intelligence device”: Akmal Malik, Acting Governor of West Sulawesi

Developing digital ecosystems in the business world: Franky Oesman Widjaja, Chairman of PT Sinar Mas Agro Resources & Technology

Building a sustainable business: Neneng Goenadi, Country Managing Director of Grab Indonesia

“We never intentionally look for unicorns”: Willson Cuaca

Empowering women: three key strategies for building confidence at work

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‘The impact of SVB does not directly affect our ecosystem’: Willson Cuaca

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