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Hangry raises $10.5m to expand kitchen network, enter Malaysia

Homegrown multi-brand cloud kitchen operator Hangry has raised US$10.5 million in its Series A5 funding round, the company said on Wednesday, as it seeks to expand operations and push into foreign markets.

1 day ago
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Amazon uses AI to make robots better warehouse workers

The e-commerce colossus known for its promise of quick deliveries showed off robotic arms and other high-tech warehouse tools in Silicon Valley, saying AI is not only powering innovations but accelerating how quickly they are developed by the second largest employer in the United States. ...

1 day ago
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High costs, risks for Danantara in carbon capture projects

The state asset fund faces significant financial risks and must exercise caution as it considers carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, as the current carbon price offers a negligible incentive against costs that can be 50 times higher, a leading energy analyst warned. ...

3 days ago

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Nexperia: the 'salt and pepper' of chips

The Dutch government has invoked a Cold war-era law to effectively seize control of Nexperia, a Chinese-owned chipmaker based in the Netherlands.

1 week ago
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ASEAN to implement digital pact by 2026, senior minister says

DEFA serves as ASEAN's free trade agreement (FTA) focusing on enhancing digital economic cooperation and integration among member states by harmonizing rules for digital trade, services and innovation.  

2 weeks ago
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Strategic shift crucial for RI’s EV ambitions

Indonesia must urgently pivot from being a mere supplier of raw materials to investing in research and development (R&D) to secure its position in the global electric vehicle (EV) battery value chain, experts warn.

2 weeks ago
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Govt, property startup push rent-to-own for priced-out middle class

For many aspiring homeowners, a rent-to-own scheme is being hailed as a lifeline to homeownership, but they stressed that the scheme will only succeed if the monthly payments remain truly affordable.

3 weeks ago
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Govt suspends TikTok registration over data sharing failures, ministry says

The government has suspended TikTok's registration to provide electronic systems after the company failed to hand over all data relating to the use of its live stream feature, a government official said on Friday.

3 weeks ago
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BI to link QRIS with Alipay, WeChat standards in China push

BI noted that harmonizing policies remained the main challenge in implementing cross-border QR payment initiatives abroad, noting that many countries, including China, had no unified standards.  

3 weeks ago
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Data center players push for stricter backup, battery safeguards after Korea fire

Indonesia has also faced major disruptions, such as the 2021 fire at Jakarta’s Cyber 1 building, which temporarily shut down e-commerce platforms and payment gateways.

3 weeks ago
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Authorities detain ex-Investree CEO over $165m fraud probe

Authorities tracked Adrian Gunadi to Doha, where he had been living as a permanent resident, after he fled Indonesia during the investigation.

3 weeks ago
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Facebook, Instagram to offer paid ad-free UK subscriptions

The US tech giant said the move comes "in response to recent UK regulatory guidance," noting that the subscription model gives users a choice over whether to allow personalized ads.

3 weeks ago
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Apple asks EU to scrap landmark digital competition law

Apple asked the European Union to scrap its landmark digital competition law on Thursday, arguing that it poses security risks and creates a "worse experience" for consumers.

4 weeks ago
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Nvidia to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI

Rivals of both companies may be concerned the partnership will undermine competition.

1 month ago
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China says combating 'malicious' content in two-month social media crackdown

Beijing requires social media companies to moderate content on their platforms, with posts strictly controlled to avoid anything deemed to be too subversive, vulgar, pornographic or generally harmful.

1 month ago
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Oracle plans to invest in Indonesia’s tech sector, Minister says

In May, the Communications and Digital Ministry partnered with Oracle to build Southeast Asia’s largest graphics processing unit (GPU) cluster, with the goal of positioning the country as a hub for AI development in the region.  

1 month ago
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EU to finalize probes into tech platforms soon: Commissioner

Several online platforms, including Chinese retailers AliExpress and Temu and social media giants Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok, are being probed under the European Union's landmark Digital Services Act (DSA).

1 month ago
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Trump and Xi make progress on TikTok deal, plan to meet in South Korea

US President Donald Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping made progress on a TikTok agreement and would meet face-to-face in six weeks in South Korea to discuss trade, illicit drugs and the Russia-Ukraine war.

1 month ago
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Ojol drivers say 20% fee cut OK if it pays them back: Survey

Ojol drivers have been demanding that the government cap commission fees at 10 percent, including during their latest protest on Wednesday under the banner “179.”

1 month ago
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Resource-scarce Japan gets more trains running on renewables

Trains in resource-poor Japan are increasingly being powered by renewable energy sources, as their operators seek to do their part in the country's drive to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 to combat global warming.

1 month ago
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Prosecutors detain three more in TaniHub graft probe

South Jakarta prosecutors detained three more executives of SOE-backed venture firms in a graft probe over Tanihub investments, spotlighting governance risks in the country's start-up sector.

1 month ago
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Google not required to sell Chrome in antitrust victory

The landmark ruling came after Judge Amit Mehta found in August 2024 that Google illegally maintained monopolies in online search through exclusive distribution agreements worth billions of dollars annually.

1 month ago
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Research funding gap hampers Indonesia’s rare earth ambition

A lack of research and development spending complicates a government push to develop the economic potential of Indonesia’s rare earth elements, a member of the National Energy Council (DEN) has said.

1 month ago
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Digital payments in Indonesia: A Cultural shift

QRIS transaction volume had risen by 163 percent year-on-year (yoy) in July, while BI-FAST handled 414.6 million transactions, up 38 percent yoy, with a total value of Rp 1 quadrillion.

1 month ago
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QRIS to pilot in China next month as expansion continues

Bank Indonesia is set to pilot its Quick Response Indonesia Standard (QRIS) system in China next month, following its recent Japan launch that marked the payment system’s first expansion beyond ASEAN.

1 month ago
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Stronger security needed to strengthen Indonesia’s digital economy

Massive transformation and digitalization of banking services requires the strengthening of information security and consumer protection to withstand the high potential of cyberattacks.

1 month ago
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Crypto industry pushes for a rupiah-backed stablecoin

One of the key arguments for stablecoin adoption is its potential to reduce remittance costs for Indonesian migrant workers abroad.

2 months ago
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Google agrees to US$36m fine over Android search deals

Australia's competition authority said it had launched proceedings in the Federal Court and jointly submitted with Google Asia Pacific that it should pay the fine.

2 months ago
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QRIS launches in Japan as trial begins for expansion to China

Bank Indonesia (BI) is preparing to roll out the Quick Response Indonesia Standard (QRIS) in China, following the recent launch in Japan, as it seeks to expand the national digital payment system beyond ASEAN.  

2 months ago
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US eyes role in building RI’s chip industry, senior minister says

In 2023, Indonesia began drafting a road map to develop the silica industry as a starting point for building a domestic semiconductor industry.

2 months ago

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Sat, October 25, 2025

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