TheJakartaPost

Please Update your browser

Your browser is out of date, and may not be compatible with our website. A list of the most popular web browsers can be found below.
Just click on the icons to get to the download page.

Jakarta Post
Tech

China's 'future industries' push triggers flood of venture capital, bubble concerns

Venture capital and private equity investments in China totaled $91.6 billion in the first five months of this year, jumping nearly 60 percent from a year earlier, according to ChinaVenture Investment Consulting.

8 hours ago
Tech

Indonesia plans to embed AI in key programs, including $15 billion free-meal drive

The presidential regulation lays out a roadmap for ministries and regional governments to adopt AI from 2026 to 2029, targeting "economic growth through development, facilitation and use of AI especially in the president's priority programs." ...

2 days ago
Tech premium

Start-up cases test line between failed bets and criminal acts

The case centers on US$25 million in investments made between 2019 and 2023 by BRI Ventures and MDI Ventures, the venture capital arms of state-owned firms BRI and Telkom, respectively, into agritech start-up PT Tani Group Indonesia (TaniHub). ...

1 week ago

The Latest

Tech premium

GoTo's Q1 net loss nearly triples from 'business integration'

Publicly listed GoTo booked an increase in quarterly net loss to Rp 6.47 trillion (US$443 million).

4 years ago
Tech

Five tips for a successful, healthy post-Ramadan diet

As the Lebaran momentum winds down and we return to our regular routines, returning to a better, healthier diet is vital to one’s general health and wellbeing, especially if you have helped yourself to generous servings of your favorite Lebaran dishes.

4 years ago
Tech premium

Regions close digital gap with urban centers: East Ventures

The Singapore-based capital venture firm’s latest digital competitiveness index shows that Indonesian cities and regencies are closing in on the country’s urban centers.

4 years ago
Tech

Jokowi meets Elon Musk after nickel talks

The meeting between Musk and Jokowi came after a round of working-level discussions on a potential investment in Indonesia's nickel industry and supply of batteries for electric vehicles, Indonesian officials told Reuters.

4 years ago
Tech

SoftBank reports record loss as tech shares tank

SoftBank's big stakes in global tech giants and volatile new ventures have made for unpredictable earnings, and the latest tumble comes with tech shares tanking as the United States hikes interest rates to tackle inflation.

4 years ago
Tech

Redefine work and play with Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series 5G

The digital era has reached a point where there is an increasing reliance on high-performance gadgets that emphasize versatility and portability.

4 years ago
Tech

Women-led MSMEs inherit the true spirit of Kartini Day

More than a century has passed since Raden Ajeng Kartini made her mark on history as one of the first Indonesian female figures to advocate for gender equality.

4 years ago
Tech

Just Eat Takeaway weighs Grubhub sale as pandemic boost fades

In an abrupt turnaround, CEO Jitse Groen said Takeaway had hired banks to explore a possible sale of Grubhub - alongside potential partnership options it was already exploring - and that buyers had expressed more than casual interest.

4 years ago
Tech premium

GoTo posts lower gains than Bukalapak at IDX debut

Competitor Bukalapak gained 25 percent on its IDX debut last year, despite being multiple times smaller in market cap.

4 years ago
Tech

China's JD.com promotes Lei Xu to CEO as founder Liu steps back

Xu's appointment comes with JD.com dealing with slowing growth as competition rises and consumer spending shrinks.

4 years ago
Tech premium

Financial management start-up CrediBook raises US$8.1 million

The company adds to a list of start-ups focused on digitalizing Indonesia's sprawling retail MSME sector.

4 years ago
Tech

Elon Musk takes 9% stake in Twitter to become top shareholder

Musk's move, revealed in a regulatory filing, comes on the heels of his tweet that he was giving "serious thought" to building a new social media platform, while questioning Twitter's commitment to free speech.

4 years ago
Tech premium

Businesses oppose plan to tighten curbs on online platforms

Businesses have voiced concern over government plans to subject a hefty fine to internet and social media companies operating in Indonesia for noncompliance in taking down unlawful content.

4 years ago
Tech

Indonesia, Brazil lead the world in crypto adoption: survey

The survey of nearly 30,000 people across 20 countries, which was conducted between November 2021 and February 2022, shows 2021 was a blockbuster year for crypto, with inflation in particular driving adoption in countries that have experienced currency devaluation, the report found.

4 years ago
Tech

Indonesia to impose VAT, income tax on crypto from May

Indonesia recognizes crypto assets as commodities, not as a means of payment.

4 years ago
Tech

Tokopedia launches Dilayani Tokopedia fulfillment service

Technology company with the leading marketplace platform Tokopedia recently launched Dilayani Tokopedia (Fulfilled by Tokopedia), a rebranding of its order fulfillment service TokoCabang.

4 years ago
Tech premium

Indonesia wants in on chip industry and has some things going for it

Indonesia is not wary of going head-to-head with more developed economies but still lacks some key requirements for success in the booming semiconductor business.

4 years ago
Tech

GoTo seeks to raise $1.26 billion in local IPO

The widely-expected IPO comes after GoTo secured more than $1.3 billion from global investors in November in the first close of its pre-IPO funding round.

4 years ago
Tech premium

SME supply chain startup AwanTunai secures $8.5 million

The firm plans to use the funds to provide more credit for partnered suppliers and retailers.

4 years ago
Tech premium

Edutech startup Zenius secures $40 million in funding

The education technology (edutech) start-up received the funding from state-owned telecommunications company Telkom.

4 years ago
Tech premium

Digital competitiveness improves as inequality narrows

Indonesia's standing on a privately funded digital competitiveness index rose to 35.2 this year, up 3.2 points from last year.

4 years ago
Tech premium

Bukalapak, CT Corp send AlloFresh into grocery delivery race

The new platform combines the retail experience of CT Corp’s Trans Retail Indonesia with the technology of Bukalapak, while additional funding comes from a Southeast Asian private equity firm.

4 years ago
Tech

Mitra Tokopedia helps unbanked people find school fee payment solution

Although not as fast as in advanced countries, digital payment continues to thrive in Indonesia as many people, especially those living in remote areas beyond Java island, remain unbanked.

4 years ago
Tech premium

Aquaculture start-ups make waves in Indonesian fisheries

The businesses have begun automating aquaculture operations, increasing yields and profitability.

4 years ago
Executive Column premium

Executive Column: Lumina CEO promises edtech for blue-collar workers

Lumina CEO Aswin Andrison wants to shake up the employment services market with payroll management and education for an underserved segment.

4 years ago
Tech premium

Spam calls, texts frustrate Indonesian consumers

Indonesians have been expressing annoyance over frequent spam calls and text messages, and the country ranks sixth worldwide for consumers affected by scams. 

4 years ago
Tech premium

SME platform Majoo bags $5m more in pre-series A round

In its latest funding round, SME-focused software startup Majoo raised an additional US$5 million to bring its total pre-series A funding to $9 million for expanding its reach, staff and features.

4 years ago
Tech premium

Health Ministry to develop national electronic health record system

The system would allow patients to share their medical records across clinics, hospitals and labs.

4 years ago
Tech

China's Bilibili to hire more staff after employee death stokes overtime debate

The Alibaba Group-backed company, one of China's largest video platforms, came under public scrutiny last week after a user on microblogging platform Weibo said that the employee died after working long hours.

4 years ago
Tech premium

Personal health start-up Sirka raises $2.6m in seed round

A local health tech start-up has raised US$2.6 million during its seed round and plans to use the money to develop the platform's personal health management features.

4 years ago
Page: 23

Today's ePost

Thu, June 25, 2026

Your Opinion Matters

Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.

Enter at least 30 characters
0 / 30

Thank You

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.