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China’s Ping An Good Doctor to hire hundreds of doctors in Indonesia
China’s Ping An Good Doctor said its healthcare venture with Grab plans to hire hundreds of doctors in Indonesia for online consultations. Read more…
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Mastercard invests in Indonesian fintech company Digiasia
Mastercard has announced that it will be the leading investor for the Indonesian fintech holding company Digiasia’s Series B funding round Read more…
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Fintech startups tap Indonesia growth by aligning with Islam
Questions about compliance with Islamic law are a significant hurdle for the adoption of digital payments and other fintech services in Indonesia. Read more…
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Microsoft keen to invest in Indonesian data centres
Microsoft Corp is keen to invest in data centres in Indonesia which will soon make regulatory changes to facilitate the move. Read more…
Features
Indonesia best market in SE Asia for micro-consumer lending
Dynamically developing and promising Indonesia stands out in the micro-consumer lending market with diverse online lending and open regulations. Read more…
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Indonesia: XL Axiata divests tower assets to trim debt
Indonesian mobile network operator XL Axiata, a 66.5%-owned subsidiary of Malaysia-based Axiata Group, has divested tower assets worth USD296 million. Read more…
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OVO and Bareksa partner to enable investments for Indonesians
From early February onwards, OVO users can purchase mutual funds through the Bareksa platform seamlessly. Read more…
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Indonesia steps up data protection with new bill
Indonesia’s government has submitted a bill to parliament aimed at protecting consumer data in the digital era. Read more…
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Indonesia plans to impose fees on some e-wallet transactions
Indonesia plans to impose fixed fees on some e-wallet transactions, in a move that could choke a key revenue stream and raise costs for payment startups. Read more…
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Indonesia’s new e-commerce regulations will “destroy the industry”
Indonesian e-commerce industry executives have criticised new regulations requiring online vendors to obtain government permits. Read more…