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AI investment keeps global growth around 3%, with major Asia benefits: IMF

Strong investment in AI infrastructure is keeping global growth at around 3 percent, yielding major benefits for many Asian economies that supply the hardware, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Monday.

2 days ago
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Harness engineering can scale development of Indonesia’s digital economy

Harness engineering is a method to build the software tools, guidelines and feedback mechanisms around an AI model to help it operate as a reliable, autonomous agent. ...

2 days ago
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Trump, AI CEOs sign voluntary safety pact, back data center expansion

The administration faces increasing scrutiny over risks posed by advanced AI, after OpenAI and Anthropic reported their AI agents had gone rogue and hacked into other companies' systems. ...

2 weeks ago

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eFishery layoffs driven by lack of domestic demand, analysts say

Homegrown aquaculture unicorn eFishery has laid off an undisclosed portion of its workforce and announced a shift in focus.

2 years ago
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Govt delays 5G spectrum auction as telcos see little demand

The sale of spectrum in the 700 MHz and 26 GHz bands, initially planned for completion by July and then scheduled to take place before the change of government, has been delayed again. 

2 years ago
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RI overlooking energy efficiency in net-zero push, observers say

Indonesia could tap billions in potential savings if it focused its emissions reduction drive more on energy efficiency, which was often overlooked in the country's energy transition, experts say.

2 years ago
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Developers see no shortcut to end foreign dominance in local gaming scene

Local game developers noted that the target set by Presidential Regulation No. 19/2024 is too ambitious, and suggested a more gradual approach.

2 years ago
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Fintech firm AwanTunai secures Rp 300 billion debt facility from HSBC

Prior to this deal, HSBC provided a US$30 million loan for Indonesian aquatech firm eFishery and a $100 million loan for buy now, pay later platform Akulaku.

2 years ago
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Google scraps plan to remove cookies from Chrome

The major reversal follows concerns from advertisers - the company's biggest source of income - saying the loss of cookies in the world's most popular browser will limit their ability to collect information for personalizing ads, making them dependent on Google's user databases.

2 years ago
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Digital tax talks in G20 spotlight as US tariff threat looms

Talks over a global tax deal are continuing well past a June 30 deadline and governments are now looking to a Group of 20 finance leaders meeting this week for progress on a stalled plan to reallocate taxing rights on large multinational companies.

2 years ago
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Indonesia begins B40 biodiesel trial to power trains

The goverment and state-owned railway operator KAI have kicked off a nearly two-month trial of B40 biodiesel in trains, starting with the Bogowonto train connecting Jakarta and Yogyakarta.

2 years ago
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Microsoft outage raises questions about tech dependency

The tech giant blamed the problems on CrowdStrike, but industry insiders warned that the issue stems from entrusting the digital world to just a few key companies. 

2 years ago
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'Large-scale' IT outage hits companies worldwide

A major outage wrought havoc on global computer systems on Friday, grounding flights in the United States, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia.

2 years ago
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SHIMIZU Premium Interview #5-A dialogue with the Budiman family-The Power of Collaboration

Great partnership between foreign investors and local developers not only create synergy for success, but also add colors to our world.

2 years ago
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Bukit Asam pitches coal-derived artificial graphite as an EV battery material

State-owned coal miner PT Bukit Asam (PTBA), a subsidiary of mining holding company MIND ID, and the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) have begun the world’s first pilot project to convert coal into artificial graphite and anode sheet, both of which are raw materials for lithium-ion electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

2 years ago
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Musk's X misleads users with blue checks, EU charges

EU regulators are unhappy with changes Musk made to the blue badge system since anyone can now obtain it via a premium subscription, whereas previously it was reserved for verified accounts including leaders, companies and journalists, and subject to approval.

2 years ago
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Lagging agricultural technology poses risks to Indonesia's food security

The widely adopted conventional agricultural system in Indonesia only enables a hectare of land to produce 5 tonnes of rice, while countries with more advanced technology can produce up to 15 tonnes with the same amount of land.

2 years ago
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Lintasarta, Indosat deny responsibility for ransomware attack

The company, a subsidiary of publicly listed telecom giant Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) group, stated that the accused individual left the company on Aug. 4, 2021.

2 years ago
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Solar start-up Xurya secures $55m for global market push

With this additional investment, it brings the total founds obtained to more than $88 million, the start-up announced on Monday.

2 years ago
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Ministry blocks 1 million online gambling sites in first half this year

The ministry estimates that the number of online gambling websites in the country has grown by 10,000 every day.

2 years ago
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E-commerce firm Shopee to adjust services in Indonesia after antitrust violation

Shopee had admitted to having violated anti-competition rules by directing customers to certain delivery services after being accused of the breaches last month, antitrust agency, known as KPPU, said in a statement.

2 years ago
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Buy now, pay later gains ground as credit cards decline: Report

Over the past year, BNPL has moved up to the second spot for preferred payment methods among online consumers while credit cards have dropped, prompting banks to hop on the fintech bandwagon, a new industry report shows.

2 years ago
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Apple delays rollout of AI features in Europe

Apple on Friday said it would delay the rollout of its recently announced AI features in Europe because of "regulatory uncertainties" linked to the EU's new landmark legislation to curb the power of big tech.

2 years ago
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Govt keeps close eye on Chinese e-commerce platform Temu

The government is on high alert over the potential entry of Chinese e-commerce platform Temu, arguing it could undermine local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and disrupt domestic supply chains.

2 years ago
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TikTok to lay off 450 employees in Tokopedia: Sources

The layoffs, which equal 9 percent of the workforce of major local e-commerce firm Tokopedia, are an effort to eliminate duplicate functions and cut costs.

2 years ago
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RI missing AI data center opportunity despite having all it takes

Industry players say Indonesia could become an AI data center hub thanks to its significant renewable energy potential, if the government offers investors the right incentives.

2 years ago
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AMD unveils new AI chips to challenge Nvidia

AMD on Monday announced its new artificial intelligence chips for everything from cutting-edge data centers to advanced laptops, ramping up its challenge to the runaway market leader Nvidia.

2 years ago
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Moving on from e-wallets, GoTo, Grab look to digital banking

A new scheme to allow direct links between digital banks and apps could provide the former with much-needed access to capital and lower their overall cost of funds.

2 years ago
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Flying taxi trials to take off in Nusantara on July, authority says

The flying taxi, manufactured by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute and Hyundai Motors Company, is set to be showcased during the Independence Day ceremony in August.

2 years ago
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RI begins toll automation with partial rollout after unsuccessful trial

A trial had taken place in Bali in December last year, but was deemed as “not entirely successful.”

2 years ago
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Luxury influencers vanish from Chinese social media in wealth crackdown

Chinese social media censors have blocked multiple influencers known for showing off their lavish lifestyles after an official campaign to curb displays of ostentatious wealth online was announced. 

2 years ago
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Interest rate cap eats into peer-to-peer lenders’ earnings

A prolonged trend of declining profitability could dent the survivability of the firms.

2 years ago
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Musk plans largest-ever supercomputer for xAI startup: Report

Elon Musk has told investors he plans to build a supercomputer dubbed "gigafactory of compute" to support the development of his artificial intelligence startup xAI, an industry news outlet reported Saturday.

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