Indonesia’s manufacturing companies: The next economic powerhouse
The expansion of Indonesia’s manufacturing industry has shown a positive trajectory following the global COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The industry was worth US$240 billion in 2022 and was the 12th-biggest manufacturer in the world. The nation’s manufacturing industry grew by 4.64% in 2023 and contributes around 20% to Indonesia's total Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which amounted to US$1.371 trillion.
Reinventing leadership: Insights from former executives turned startup founders
The recent East Ventures Summit 2024, held in July this year, brought together over 100 experts and leaders in the Southeast Asian tech, startup, and business landscape to share their nuanced insights in more than 30 simultaneous panels.
Battle of the AI transcribers: Meeting.ai takes on Otter.ai
Speech-to-text technology has been around for a while, but breakthroughs in generative AI are intensifying the competition to perfect it like never before. Suddenly, everyone seems to be claiming they offer AI-powered meeting transcription services.
Charting new territories: 4 key strategies for business expansion
In an increasingly globalized economy, companies are constantly exploring new markets to drive growth and enhance their competitive edge. The World Trade Organization estimates that world merchandise trade growth totaled 2.7% in 2024 and forecasts it to grow to 3.0% in 2025, highlighting the immense potential for market expansion for businesses.
Uncovering the potential of D2C brands in Southeast Asia
The recent East Ventures Summit 2024 panel brought together leaders from Southeast Asia’s booming direct-to-consumer (D2C) market. Jackson Aw, Founder and CEO of Mighty Jaxx, Roshni Mahtani Cheung, Founder and Group CEO of The Parentinc, and Stephani Herman, Co-Founder and CEO of Compawnion, shared insights into how new-age digital brands like theirs are reshaping the retail landscape across the region.
Exploring synergies and consumer insights in the China-Indonesia business landscape
The dynamic interplay between China and Indonesia’s tech landscapes provides us with a plethora of unique insights and cross-border collaborations. At the recent East Ventures Summit 2024, industry leaders with strong experience and backgrounds in the Chinese tech industry gathered to share their nuances.
Against the odds: East Ventures’ portfolio rises above the e-Conomy SEA 2024 report’s baseline
Southeast Asia's digital economy is poised for significant growth. The latest report from e-Conomy SEA 2024 by Google, Temasek, and Bain shows how the digital economy demonstrates solid performance with double-digit growth across GMV, revenue, and profit, proving growth can happen alongside profitability.
Capturing Indonesia’s beauty wave: A blooming market with immense potential
Indonesia, a rapidly growing economy with the world's fourth-largest population, is emerging as a significant market for the global beauty and personal care industry. This sector is currently valued at US$7 billion and is projected to reach US$10 billion by 2027, with a healthy annual growth rate of 10%.