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Indonesia to discuss ‘negative content’ fines with social media
Indonesia to meet social media firms to discuss plans to impose fines of up to $36,000 if they allow pornography, violence or other ‘negative content’. Read more…
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Gojek CEO resigns to become cabinet minister
Gojek CEO and founder Nadiem Makarim has resigned from the ride-hailing and payments company to join the cabinet of Indonesian President Joko Widodo. Read more…
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Indonesia to block smartphones purchased on black market
Indonesia to allow authorities to block smartphones purchased on the black market, in a bid to encourage investors to produce mobile phones in the country. Read more…
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Facebook removes multiple fake accounts from Indonesia
Operation in Indonesia involved a network of over 100 fake accounts on Facebook and Instagram posting content on West Papua independence movement. Read more…
Off the Wire
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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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
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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…
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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…
Off the Wire
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…