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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%,…
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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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East Ventures launched a white paper focusing on AI, a bold take on how AI is reshaping Southeast Asia
East Ventures, a pioneering and leading venture capital firm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, today released a white paper titled “AI-first: Decoding Southeast Asia trends”. This white paper offers a deep dive into how AI (artificial intelligence), particularly Generative AI (GenAI), is reshaping the business…
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Singapore’s edtech platform Geniebook achieves profitability; expands with acquisitions
Singapore-based edtech firm Geniebook has achieved three straight quarters of profitability and has expanded its hybrid strategy with two major acquisitions. The firm said in a statement on Thursday that the firm has reached a significant financial milestone by achieving positive cash flow over the…
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Ismaya’s journey: Reinventing F&B and the entertainment industry through strategic innovation
Ismaya Group has become a role model in Indonesia’s dynamic F&B (Food and Beverage) and entertainment industry. Founded in 2002 by Christian Rijanto, Bram Hendrata, and Brian Sutanto, the group was born from the realization that Jakarta needed more accessible yet stylish lifestyle venues. Their…
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Sxored, an AI-powered credit analysis startup, secures funding led by East Ventures
Sxored, an Indonesia-based tech startup specializing in intelligent document extraction and AI-powered credit document analysis, has secured an undisclosed amount of funding from East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. The funds will be used to accelerate…
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Meet the trailblazers of the East Ventures ecosystem listed in Tatler Asia’s Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2025
Tatler Asia’s Gen.T list is an annual list that spotlights Asia’s most promising young entrepreneurs and trailblazers. Each year, Gen.T celebrates founders, innovators, and changemakers who are pushing boundaries and making a real impact across the region’s diverse industries. Honorees are standout founders, executives, and…
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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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