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Indonesian elections not at risk from cyber attacks – really?
Presidential and legislative polls in Indonesia next month are not at risk of disruption from cyber attacks, the head of the election commission has said. Read more…
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Indonesian social media battleground abuzz with ‘buzzer’ teams
“Buzzer” teams, named for the social media buzz such groups aim to create, that have sprung up in Indonesia ahead of the presidential election next month Read more…
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Indonesian airline Garuda in partnership talks with Go-Jek
Indonesia’s national carrier Garuda and Go-Jek in talks for partnership that will make it easier for the ride-hailing, e-commerce app to move goods to customers Read more…
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Facebook removes Indonesian accounts linked to fake news
Facebook has removed hundreds of Indonesian accounts, pages and groups linked to online group spreading hate speech and fake news. Read more…
Features
Indonesia poised to become the most dynamic market in SE Asia
Indonesia possesses a unique mobile-first ecosystem and demographic that allows it to stand out to investors among other emerging markets in SE Asia. Read more…
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Indonesia wants e-commerce sites to share data and pay taxes
Indonesia is bringing in new rules requiring e-commerce sellers to share data with authorities, while also stressing that they must pay taxes Read more…
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Indonesia regulations may thwart Grab and Go-Jek expansion
Indonesia is preparing to launch regulations fixing the rates Grab and Go-Jek drivers/riders receive, creating potential obstacles for the companies’ expansion. Read more…
Off the Wire
Huawei and Telkomsel sign digital transformation MoU
Huawei and Indonesian operator Telkomsel signed a joint innovation memorandum of understanding (MoU) to implement digital transformation and business strategies to support rapid development of Telkomsel’s mobile broadband services. The MoU – signed last week Read more…
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How Telkomsel went from telco to digital lifestyle powerhouse
As telcos race to digitize and monetize, Indonesian wireless network provider Telkomsel just may have struck gold with its strategy of expanding into today’s popular forms of media, and in particular, gaming. But why gaming? Read more…
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XL Axiata and Nokia trial wireless PON in Kota Tua
Nokia and XL Axiata say they have successfully deployed the first ‘wireless PON’ (WPON) service in Indonesia as part of a technology trial during a regional sporting event in the Kota Tua area of Jakarta. Read more…