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Roblox to introduce new controls in Indonesia to comply with child social media block

Indonesia will require platforms to deactivate "high ​risk" social media accounts for under 16s, according ​to a ministerial regulation issued earlier this month.

12 hours ago
Tech

OpenAI to introduce ads to all ChatGPT free and Go users in US

OpenAI will begin showing ads to all users of the free and Go versions of ChatGPT in the United States in the coming weeks, a company spokesperson said in an emailed statement to Reuters. ...

3 days ago
Tech premium

Prabowo pushes all-electric transport to cut import reliance

Indonesia has turned into a net importer of crude oil and fuels since early 2000s as output declined while demand kept rising, leaving Southeast Asia’s largest economy vulnerable to global price shocks.  ...

4 days ago

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Tech

China's green-tech manufacturing powerhouse

China has extended its manufacturing domination to clean energy industries in recent years, alongside a global push for climate change action, but that is starting to worry the United States, Europe and others.

1 year ago
Tech premium

Tokopedia: Integration with TikTok Shop completed

The integration has given birth to Shop Tokopedia, which includes a privacy setting option allowing users to deactivate the personalization feature that matches their social media habits with shopping recommendations.

1 year ago
Tech premium

Indonesia to import Chinese autonomous trains for IKN

Three trains will be procured from a Chinese manufacturer, but the ministry declined to disclose the price.

1 year ago
Tech

Omnichannel Streamlining: 4 in 10 Marketers Struggle Without Using Automation

In the landscape of modern business, data stands as a formidable challenge. A recent survey conducted among Indonesian professionals spanning product, marketing, and growth functions revealed statistics: 41% grapple with the difficulty of collecting quality first-party data, 34% have trouble analyzing data, and 26% struggle to translate this into insights for actionable decision-making.

1 year ago
Tech

Indonesia, Korea can bridge global AI divide, says deputy minister

The influence of Western values perpetuates an AI divide and leads to the concentration of economic and social benefits in specific regions of the Global North, said Deputy Communications and Information Minister Nezar Patria, citing the 2023 World Economic Forum report.

1 year ago
Tech premium

Govt prepares rule mandating local presence for game publishers

At first, the government planned to categorize game publishers by size in the regulation, but it has since opted to distinguish between online and offline publishers only, a policy preferred by local gaming associations.

1 year ago
Tech

Chinese semiconductor industry defiant as trade curbs bite

Beijing has turbo-charged a drive for self-sufficiency in chip manufacturing amid intense pressure placed on the sector by geopolitical tensions.

1 year ago
Tech

China blocks use of Intel and AMD chips in government computers, FT reports

China has introduced guidelines to phase out US microprocessors from Intel and AMD from government personal computers and servers, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

2 years ago
Tech premium

Indonesia gives foreign OTAs more time to register

The Communications and Information Ministry has extended the period for foreign online travel agencies (OTAs) operating in Indonesia to register as electronic system providers (ESPs).

2 years ago
Tech

OpenAI partners with Le Monde and Prisa Media

OpenAI on Wednesday announced partnerships with French daily Le Monde and Spanish conglomerate Prisa Media, saying it intends to develop news-related uses of its ChatGPT artificial intelligence tool.

2 years ago
Tech

Tesla, rivals get low marks for automated-driving technology

Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self Driving technology and nine other assisted-driving systems marketed by major automakers received "poor" ratings from the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in a new study released on Tuesday.

2 years ago
Tech

Huawei, SMIC used US tech to make advanced chips, Bloomberg reports

SMIC used technology from California's Applied Materials Inc and Lam Research Corp to develop an advanced 7-nanometer chip for Huawei last year, the report said on Thursday, adding that SMIC obtained the American machinery before the US banned such sales to China in October 2022. 

2 years ago
Tech premium

Vidio sees stable subscription growth despite price hike

Subscriber base remained steady despite a 25 percent price increase year-on-year (yoy), Vidio says.

2 years ago
Tech premium

Bappebti wants crypto taxes slashed as market heats up

The Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti) has proposed slashing the tax burden imposed on crypto traders in the country with the goal of attracting more investors to the Indonesian crypto market.

2 years ago
Tech

AI the new obsession for venture capital investing

After the earthquake of ChatGPT's phenomenal success a year ago, Silicon Valley investors have gone into overdrive with artificial intelligence, looking for the newest blockbuster idea in an ocean of hype and overpromising.

2 years ago
Tech premium

Experts cautious on palm oil-fueled aircraft

The government has pitched Indonesia as a possible supplier of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), but experts say the environmental costs and competitiveness in the global aviation industry should be given due consideration.  

2 years ago
Tech

TikTok violates Indonesian in-app transactions ban, says minister

Chinese short video app TikTok is still violating Indonesia's rule that bans in-app transactions, a cabinet minister said on Tuesday, after it took control of the country's biggest e-commerce platform to restart its online shopping business.

2 years ago
Tech premium

How a Chinese rocket failure boosted Elon Musk's SpaceX in Indonesia

Elon Musk - the owner of SpaceX, the world's most successful rocket launcher – seized on the failure to prevail over state-owned China Great Wall Industry Corp (CGWIC) as Jakarta's company of choice for putting satellites into space.

2 years ago
Tech premium

Telkom taps SpaceX to launch its 11th satellite this month

The satellite will bring active transponders in C-band and Ku-band frequencies with a capacity of 32 gigabytes per second (Gbps).

2 years ago
Tech

China's first homegrown passenger jet makes international debut in Singapore

China has invested heavily in its attempt to break the hold of the dominant two Western planemakers on the global passenger market. 

2 years ago
Tech

OpenAI in deal valuing it at $80 billion: Media

OpenAI has concluded a deal with investors that reportedly values the California start-up at $80 billion or more, after a roller-coaster year for the inventor of ChatGPT.

2 years ago
Tech

China to show off homegrown airliner at Singapore air show

An expected full return of civil demand in Asia is being tested by an industry-wide supply crunch and macroeconomic headwinds, however - especially in the world's second-largest aviation market, China - while geopolitical tensions have put weapons in the spotlight.

2 years ago
Tech premium

Evolving financial services: Online lending and digital payments lead the way

By 2025, Indonesia is projected to see more than $40 billion in digital loans—almost double from last year.

2 years ago
Tech premium

How tech wants to enhance our mobility

The recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the United States, was a showcase of revolutionary mobility solutions, offering a glimpse into a future where movement is redefined by technology.

2 years ago
Tech premium

Indonesian securities crowdfunding firms eye $95m in funds raised this year

Local securities crowdfunding businesses aim to surpass Rp 1.5 trillion (US$95.3 million) in funds raised this year, building on a strong performance last year.

2 years ago
Tech premium

The future of mobility: Will electric vehicles take off in 2024?

There is more to the future of mobility than EVs. For sustainable transportation experts, the more impactful shift is toward efficient mass public transportation.

2 years ago
Tech premium

Five tech trends transforming Indonesia in 2024

Indonesia remains more of a follower than an innovator when it comes to global tech trends. But that does not necessarily mean Indonesia is behind.

2 years ago
Election Updates premium

Presidential candidates eye expanding local cell phone industry amid rising imports

Panelists pointed out that Indonesia had imported a lot of cell phones in the past year, whereas the cost of building a factory to produce the devices locally would be very small when compared with the total value of shipments coming to the country.

2 years ago
Tech premium

Indonesian game developers worry over potential losses from local presence rule

The government wants to mandate foreign publishers to establish local presence in the country. Failure to comply would lead local access to their video games blocked by the ministry.

2 years ago
Tech premium

Tokopedia deal opens path for other GoTo consolidation talks: Momentum Works

In the event of another divestiture, its rival Grab and TikTok might show up as the potential buyers, Momentum Works said.

2 years ago
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