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Biotechnology and the future of healthcare in Indonesia

Etana is an Indonesian biotechnology company with a mission to provide affordable, quality, and innovative bio-pharmaceutical products for ASEAN and Muslim countries. In a country with a booming population and an ever-growing demand for quality healthcare, the pivotal role of biotechnology in Indonesia cannot be…
Audrey Maximillian Herli - Riliv
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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…
Caesar Indra - Traveloka
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Indonesia’s Traveloka eyes sustainability demand as tourists return

Online booking unicorn seeks ‘quality’ partnerships for wider ASEAN market share. Traveloka, Indonesia’s leading online travel booking site, will roll out more sustainable travel options for users this year, the company’s president told Nikkei Asia, as the tech unicorn aims to expand its share in…
From idea to impact: Navigating the climate innovation landscape
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Turning your ideas on climate issues into real impact

Southeast Asia is currently on track to experience a 3°C warming, which goes beyond the target set by the Paris agreement to limit global warming to 1.5°C. This projection has significant ramifications for the worldwide market and the well-being of the Southeast Asian population. According…
Richard Xia
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Sneakerhead: Q&A with Richard Xia, co-founder and CEO of Novelship

The online marketplace connects buyers and sellers of limited-edition streetwear and sneakers. Headquartered in Singapore, Novelship is an online sneaker and streetwear marketplace. Founded in 2018, the startup aims to create a safer buying and selling experience for streetwear and sneaker aficionados. KrASIA had a chat with Richard…
Caesar Indra
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Post-pandemic travel tech: Q&A with Traveloka president Caesar Indra

How will consumer demand change in the travel industry now that borders are reopening, and how will travel tech evolve accordingly? Planning a trip in the post-pandemic era is tricky—one experiences the familiar excitement and promise of adventure, but mixed in with that is a…
Indonesian cosmetics brands see opportunity in halal products|Indonesian beauty brand Esqa offers halal-certified makeup with vegan ingredients. Photo by Nana Shibata.
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Indonesian cosmetics brands see opportunity in halal products

Companies offering halal cosmetics in Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority country, are aiming to boost the international appeal of their products in Southeast Asia and beyond as they see potential in attracting more non-Islamic consumers. In 2014, Indonesia enacted a law requiring halal certification for a wide…