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Indika and Foxconn seek Thai firm to join their JV
Coal miner PT Indika Energy and Foxconn, which are partnering to make EVs in Indonesia, are considering bringing in a Thai firm as a third partner. Read more…
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Indonesia will put OJK in charge of crypto regulation
Indonesia plans to move regulation, supervision and oversight of crypto investments to the Financial Service Authority (OJK) to better protect investors. Read more…
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Blibli owner Global Digital pulls off its $500m IPO
PT Global Digital Niaga – owner of e-commerce group Blibli – beats the tech stock selloff to become the largest IPO in Jakarta since GoTo’s IPO in April. Read more…
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Blibli aims to be Indonesia’s next unicorn with $530m IPO
Blibli owner PT Global Digital Niaga plans to raise up to $530 million in what would be Indonesia’s second-largest IPO this year. Read more…
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Indonesia is seriously in need of a 5G business case
Indonesia needs a bankable 5G business case and enough infrastructure investment if it’s going to catch up in the global 5G race, says ICT ministry official. Read more…
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How IOH plans to help digitally transform Indonesia
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) has transformed itself into a digital powerhouse and aims to be a key collaborator in helping Indonesia do the same. Read more…
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Shopee spree continues with layoffs in China and Indonesia
Shopee is cutting jobs in China, Indonesia and elsewhere as Sea Ltd struggles to reassure investors it can achieve self-sufficiency within 18 months. Read more…
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Indonesia has a personal data protection law now
Indonesia has passed into law a personal data protection bill that includes corporate fines and up to six years imprisonment for mishandling data. Read more…
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Indonesia probes alleged data leaks at Indihome and PLN
Indonesia is investigating IndiHome and PLN after reports that 5GB of personal data was leaked from IndiHome’s database to a site in the dark web. Read more…
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Indonesia blocks websites, sparks social media backlash
Indonesia has blocked search engine website Yahoo, payments firm Paypal and several gaming websites due to failure to comply with licensing rules. Read more…
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Mitsubishi to invest big in Indonesia for EV production
Mitsubishi Motors Corp plans to invest about 10 trillion rupiah ($666.89 million) in Indonesia between 2022 and 2025. Read more…
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New tech rules – Indonesia’s data privacy nightmare?
New licensing rules are coming into effect in Indonesia on July 20, and they could have a big impact on the privacy of internet users. Read more…
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Indonesia to techcos: register under new rules or be blocked
Indonesia urged tech companies on Monday to register under new licensing rules, or run the risk of having their platforms blocked. Read more…
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IOH signs digital transformation MoU with Tech Mahindra
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) signs a partnership MoU with Tech Mahindra with the goal of becoming Indonesia’s ‘preferred digital telco’. Read more…
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Blibli could merge with Tiket.com as it finalizes its $500 million IPO
Indonesian e-commerce company Blibli is reportedly raising $500m in an IPO, and could merge with sister firm Tiket as part of the offering. Read more…
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Tesla could be building a gigafactory in Indonesia after all
A few months ago after reports that Tesla’s plans to build a gigafactory in Indonesia had fallen through, a deal may be back on the table. Read more…
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Indonesian Stripe alternative Xendit plans regional expansion
Indonesia’s Xendit, Southeast Asia’s alternative to payments processing platform Stripe, raises $300mn in preparation for regional expansion. Read more…
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Indonesian President Joko Widodo meets with Elon Musk
Indonesian President Joko Widodo met Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk on Saturday in Texas to discuss potential investments and technology. Read more…
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ZTE earns Indonesia’s ‘Global Champion’ award
ZTE has been awarded “Global Champion” among private business in the vendor category from Indonesia’s Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises. Read more…
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Indonesia must prioritize digital growth policies that don’t worsen inequality
Indonesia digital surge could amplify the country’s growing inequality unless the government prioritizes policies that ensure inclusion. Read more…
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