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ZTE teams with Smartfren to further Indonesia’s 5G capabilities
ZTE Corporation has partnered with Smartfren in Indonesia to demonstrate the 5G applications in the manufacturing industry. Read more…
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News
WhatsApp in talks to launch mobile payments in Indonesia
WhatsApp is in talks with multiple Indonesian digital payment firms to offer their mobile transaction services, to tap the fast growing e-commerce sector. Read more…
Features
Indonesia issues ‘James bonds’ to help balance the books
Indonesia’s finance ministry used celebrities, dance music and social media influencers to pump up interest in national savings bonds. Read more…
Cyber Security Indonesia 2019, Jakarta 6-8 November
Held annually since 2015, CSI 2019 – Cyber Security Indonesia 2019, the 5th event of its kind being organised, is Indonesia’s leading cyber security trade event featuring: A high level conference Trade exhibition Technology seminar. A comprehensive 3-day single-stream conference programme bringing together Indonesian policy makers, leading security experts from around the globe, cyber & information (more…)
Venue: Balai Sidang Jakarta Convention Center, Indonesia
Address:
Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta, 10270, Indonesia
Description:
Strategically located in the heart of Jakarta, the Balai Sidang Jakarta Convention Center hosts events for the world’s political, business, and entertainment leaders. Over the more…
News
Widespread blackouts hit Jakarta causing major disruption
Indonesia’s capital Jakarta and some neighbouring provinces have been hit by a major electricity outage causing widespread blackouts and disruption, Read more…
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Grab helps Indonesia to be largest digital economy in SE Asia
Grab will invest US$2 billion into Indonesia with the capital invested by SoftBank, to accelerate the development of the country’s digital infrastructure. Read more…
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Indonesia aims to start producing electric vehicles (EVs) in 2022
Indonesia is aiming to start producing electric vehicles (EVs) in 2022 after a number of companies disclosed plans to invest in the country. Read more…
News
Disney eyeing investment in Indonesia’s largest media firm
Disney is in talks to invest in a media subsidiary of Indonesian group Media Nusantara Citra (MNC), whose founder Hary Tanoesoedibjo, is a business partner of Donald Trump. Read more…
News
Indonesian e-commerce site Tokopedia generates record sales
Tokopedia, an Indonesian e-commerce site, generated a record $1.3 billion in gross merchandise volume during Ramadan sale, amid soaring demand. Read more…
News
Indonesia lifts social media restrictions imposed for elections
Indonesia has lifted temporary social media restrictions that were imposed to stop online hoaxes during violence around official election results. Read more…