How AI is transforming economic growth in emerging markets

AI (artificial intelligence) is rapidly transforming emerging markets in Southeast Asia, particularly in countries like Indonesia. There, a youthful, tech-savvy population and growing digital infrastructure have spurred tremendous growth in generative AI platforms like ChatGPT. According to OpenAI, the number of weekly active users has increased threefold in just over a year, positioning the market among the top five globally for weekly ChatGPT usage.

Vietnamese edtech Galaxy Education raises nearly US$10 million from East Ventures and other investors

Galaxy Education (GE), a Vietnamese education technology company, has secured nearly US$10 million in funding from East Ventures and other investors, marking one of the largest EdTech investments in Vietnam amid challenging market conditions.

IDN sets sights on a bold regional future in media, entertainment, and technology

In an era where media, technology, and entertainment are evolving quickly, companies must do more than keep up—they must shape the future. For IDN, what began as a startup with a mission to amplify the voices of Gen Z and Millennials has grown into a key player that influences the digital landscape of Indonesia and beyond.

Danantara Indonesia: Building Indonesia’s economy as a stable investment destination

Foreign investment plays a critical role in advancing Indonesia's economic development. The inflow of international capital brings a range of positive impacts, including increased financial resources, technology and knowledge transfer, job creation, and improvements in infrastructure quality.

How greentech becomes the solution to climate change to achieve net-zero emissions

The future of the global business landscape is increasingly centered around sustainability and environmental responsibility, as awareness of ecological issues grows among communities worldwide. The impacts of climate change, ranging from rising global temperatures to extreme weather events, have underscored the urgent need for action to safeguard humanity and the planet. 

Why “Defying gravity” matters for Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem

In today’s global landscape, “defying gravity” has become a powerful metaphor that symbolizes overcoming the inevitable forces that hold back growth. Defying gravity means staying proactive and confident despite political and economic turbulence, leveraging innovation, collaborating across borders to unlock new growth opportunities, and maintaining a long-term vision grounded in strong fundamentals.

This is how StickEarn revolutionizes Indonesia’s out-of-home advertising industry

StickEarn, an advertising technology company, was founded by Archie Carlson, Garry Limanata, Sugito Alim, and Hartanto Alim in 2017. They saw enormous potential in Indonesia's out-of-home (OOH) advertising industry, which lacked innovation compared to global cities like New York and Singapore at the time. They were determined to revolutionize the advertising space through car-based ads that were more affordable for the Indonesian market.