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Indonesia’s F&B startups are more robust with the resilience of Indonesia’s economy
Food and Beverage (F&B) has appeared as a resilient sector for Indonesia despite the slowdown during the pandemic. While most industries experienced a contraction, the F&B sector still grew by 0.2 percent in revenue growth year-on-year (YoY) in the second quarter of 2020, as Statistics Indonesia (BPS) data shows.
Navigating the fintech landscape: Indonesia’s journey and potential
Indonesia’s fintech sector has undergone dynamic evolution, beginning with innovations in online payments and diversifying into different vertical industries, reaching the untapped markets in tier 2 and tier 3 cities, and addressing the unique financial needs of other startups in the ecosystem. This evolution highlights the adaptability and diverse innovations within Indonesia’s fintech landscape.
Finding the right path to profitability in Southeast Asia’s digital landscape
In recent years, the startup business landscape has experienced a challenging time, a so-called “tech winter,” a period when startups are facing a tougher fundraising climate and persistent inflation. This phenomenon has prompted startups to pivot towards building more sustainable business models focused on driving profitability.
What’s next in Indonesia’s healthcare landscape: Digital transformation, preventive care, and early detection
The Indonesian healthcare landscape has improved significantly in the past decade. It has strengthened access to funding through the successful rollout of the BPJS Kesehatan, or universal healthcare, and the successful reforms implemented through the Omnibus Law that we will see in the coming years.
Indonesia’s strategy to decarbonize its way into a prosperous green economy
With extreme weather conditions such as drought, heatwaves, heavy rains, floods, and landslides occurring worldwide, climate change has become a catastrophe that needs international attention and commitment. Southeast Asia and Indonesia in particular, are not free from this torment – rising sea levels are threatening coastal areas and putting small islands in danger as fish and catch quality is deteriorating, alongside agricultural products and water resources, for instance.
Redefining agritech in Southeast Asia: 5 Key takeaways
The agritech sector in Southeast Asia is at the forefront of addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing global agriculture today. During East Ventures Summit 2024, we brought four of our portfolio to shed light on their insights, experiences, and strategies for overcoming the unique challenges they face in the agritech industry.
Golden Indonesia 2045: Unlocking the potential of Indonesia’s young generation
At the East Ventures Summit 2024, Mr. Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment of the Republic of Indonesia, outlined the vision for ‘Golden Indonesia 2045.’ The excellency highlighted the essential role of the youth in achieving economic growth of 5%-6.5% in the next decade, thanks to the demographic bonus expected to last until 2041-2042.
Edtech in Southeast Asia: 4 key players to watch
Education serves as a fundamental pillar for acquiring knowledge and optimizing opportunities for success in various life endeavors. Nonetheless, it is critical to acknowledge that access to educational resources often exhibits significant disparities, leading to an uneven distribution of learning opportunities among individuals