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EV DCI Indonesia digital economy doubles in global uncertainty
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EV-DCI 2025: Indonesia’s digital economy doubles amid global uncertainty

Amidst global economic uncertainties, Indonesia’s digital ecosystem demonstrates remarkable resilience and growth, as highlighted by the East Ventures – Digital Competitiveness Index (EV-DCI) 2025 report. This annual report, a collaboration between East Ventures and Katadata Insight Center (KIC), expresses continued optimism towards Indonesia’s digital transformation,…
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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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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,…