RI digital economy to grow on slower trajectory amid profitability push

Indonesia is expected to see a deceleration in its digital economy growth in the coming years, in line with other emerging countries in the ASEAN region, as tech companies in the bloc face pressure to shift to profitability after years of focusing on growth.

East Ventures remains bullish with the vision of integrated Southeast Asia amidst the global geopolitical and uncertain market

The global economy remains uncertain due to high inflation globally and geopolitical conditions. This has created challenges for economies in Indonesia and other Southeast Asia countries, particularly for digital startups.

Roderick Purwana: Boosting ASEAN’s resilience, empowering collaborative investments through the ASEAN Business Entity Initiative

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has come a long way since its inception, striving to foster economic and cultural cooperation among its diverse member countries. As we continue on this journey, opportunities remain to enhance intra-ASEAN investments further and collaboration between ASEAN countries.

RI’s ASEAN chairmanship offers opportunity to increase investment in Southeast Asia

Indonesia’s 2023 ASEAN chairmanship, taking place a year after it hosted the Group of 20 Summit, has showcased the archipelago’s eagerness to play an even larger role in Southeast Asia as well as the global economy.

Collaboratively leveraging agritech for resilient and inclusive growth

Indonesia is an agricultural powerhouse with over 42 million hectares under cultivation, yet productivity is widely considered to be suboptimal. According to the World Bank, 93 percent of Indonesia's agriculture output is dominated by smallholder farmers who earn an average of US$ 3.20 per day, younger generations are becoming increasingly uninterested in the sector.