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7 November 2023

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Fresh Factory revolutionizes the cold chain in Indonesia

Larry Ridwan, CEO and founder of Fresh Factory, is a man who had already reached the pinnacle of his career at several major companies but still dared to chart a new course in his life. Born in Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia, Larry took a leap of…

Inside Indonesia's most financially literate provinces||Indeks literasi keuangan tahun 2022 berdasarkan provinsi

23 October 2023

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Inside Indonesia’s most financially literate provinces and what to learn from them

Across Indonesia’s vivid archipelago, a financial revolution is taking place. The nation’s financial landscape is transforming remarkably through the rise of the financial technology (fintech) industry. The latest edition of the East Ventures – Digital Competitiveness Index (EV-DCI) 2023 shows that the fintech development, leveraging…

19 September 2023

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The future of fintech in Indonesia: Empowering financial inclusion and literacy

Financial technology (fintech) has experienced a notable surge in the new normal due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The potential of higher user penetration and a significant rise in digital transactions in the future has set the pace for the advancement of fintech. Indonesia’s fintech sector…

9 June 2023

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Driving equitable digital access through ESG implementation in companies

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is no longer just a “good-to-have” framework. It is now a necessary strategy for businesses today, especially in the fast-paced digital landscape in which more companies emphasize sustainability practices. It was coined in 2005 by the International Finance Corporation (IFC)…

23 May 2023

From Portfolios

Riliv transforms mental health access in Indonesia for all

Audrey Maximillian Herli had witnessed how his friends’ bravery in sharing their personal stories and problems on social media, was met with bullying. There was no compelling justification for him to tolerate such bullying to spread. The widespread use of social media has allowed people…

5 April 2023

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Equitable digital nation: Willson Cuaca, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at East Ventures

As an early believer in the capabilities of Indonesia’s digital ecosystem since 2009, East Ventures has witnessed the evolution of digital growth in Indonesia. At that time, the internet penetration was only 30 million people. As of January 2023, internet penetration has reached 212.9 million,…

5 April 2023

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The quality of public services reflects the presence of the state: Ma’ruf Amin, Vice President of The Republic of Indonesia

Information technology should be the backbone of community services and as a tool to improve the investment climate. What kind of collaboration is built between the government and the private sector in the integration of public services, especially in the case of Digital Public Service…

5 April 2023

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Exports and investment are the keys to push forward: Airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of Indonesia

The global economy is predicted to face quite high challenges next year. How are the government’s efforts and strategies in facing this tough global economic challenge? We need to look at our regional economy, if we look at ASEAN its position is still relatively better…

5 April 2023

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Everyone must synergize to develop a digital ecosystem: Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment

One of the topics discussed at the G20 Summit in Bali and the main concern of countries with the strongest economies in the world is digital transformation to support economic resilience and resilience. Asian economies are growing faster than the global economy. Indonesia’s economy has…

5 April 2023

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We must think agile like a startup: Sandiaga Uno, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy 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? I am pretty certain that tourism and the digital economy possess toughness and resilience.…

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Fresh Factory revolutionizes the cold chain in Indonesia

Inside Indonesia’s most financially literate provinces and what to learn from them

The future of fintech in Indonesia: Empowering financial inclusion and literacy

Driving equitable digital access through ESG implementation in companies

Riliv transforms mental health access in Indonesia for all

Equitable digital nation: Willson Cuaca, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at East Ventures

The quality of public services reflects the presence of the state: Ma’ruf Amin, Vice President of The Republic of Indonesia

Exports and investment are the keys to push forward: Airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of Indonesia

Everyone must synergize to develop a digital ecosystem: Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment

We must think agile like a startup: Sandiaga Uno, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia

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