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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.

3 days 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. ...

4 days 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 week ago

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Bali-based prefabricated home start-up bags $10m in Series A funding

Stilt Studios, a start-up specializing in prefabricated modular homes, has secured US$10 million in a series A funding round consisting of a mix of debt and equity.

1 year ago
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P2P lenders should cut risks to bring down rates, analysts say

However, the experts also note that a reduction of interest on loans should not keep P2P creditors from getting “proper” returns.

1 year ago
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Indonesia, Netherlands seek cooperation in solar, tidal power

Jakarta and The Hague have signed an agreement to jointly develop solar power as the countries pledge to boost bilateral energy cooperation.

1 year ago
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ID Food taps local tech firm to build blockchain-based fish exchange

State-owned food holding company ID Food signed a partnership agreement with local blockchain firm D3 Labs on Oct. 3 to establish a blockchain-based fish exchange aimed at improving the efficiency and transparency of the country's fisheries markets.

1 year ago
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E-wallets require novel use cases as QRIS muscles in: Analysts

Analysts say the rivalry between e-wallets and banking apps is not a zero-sum game, as each could have their own market.

1 year ago
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KPPU task force to probe alleged interest rate fixing among P2P lenders

The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) is forming a task force to investigate the Indonesian Joint Funding Fintech Association (AFPI) over alleged rate fixing.

1 year ago
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Musk's X strips headlines from news links

The tycoon has long railed against the "legacy media" and claims X, formerly Twitter, is a better source of information.

1 year ago
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Theft or mistakes? Bankman-Fried jurors hear competing explanations for FTX collapse

Bankman-Fried, 31, has pleaded not guilty to charges he used FTX customer money from the exchange's 2019 launch until its November 2022 bankruptcy in order to prop up his hedge fund, Alameda Research, buy luxury real estate, and donate to US political campaigns and candidates.

1 year ago
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Indonesian superapps trim services to stay competitive

At least two major Indonesian superapp firms have cut down the services they offer in favor of their core, profitable operations, a strategy analysts say could be key to keeping the companies competitive as more players enter the market.

1 year ago
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EU seeks to protect sensitive tech from Chinese buyers

The EU will signal Tuesday how Brussels will muscle up to counter China's aggressive trade policies, including by unveiling a list of sensitive technologies that must be kept out of Beijing's hands.

1 year ago
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Indonesian telcos express concern over competition from Starlink

Indonesian telecommunication service providers are considering the potential impacts of United States-based SpaceX offering business-to-consumer (B2C) services through its Starlink satellite constellation.

1 year ago
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Australian VCs, start-ups eye Indonesia's health tech, software sectors

Australia has launched its largest tech mission to the region since the pandemic with its nine-day Southeast Asia Tech Immersion Mission, which includes a stop in Indonesia.

1 year ago
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Amid shift to live-shopping, discounts are what ultimately matter

According to a report by Global Data, the live-streaming e-commerce market is expected to reach $245.1 billion by 2026, with compound annual growth (CAG) of 32.6 percent during the forecast period.  

1 year ago
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RI behind, but not conceding, in chip industry race

Indonesia has begun work on a road map to develop the silica industry as a starting point for building a chip industry in the country, but some ASEAN peers are far ahead in the race for semiconductor investment.

1 year ago
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Supply chain start-up Bababos to double customer base after $3m funding

Raw material procurement startup Bababos is seeking to cater 1,000 small and medium manufacturers by the end of 2023, more than double it is current number after its US$3 million funding led by East Ventures. 

1 year ago
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Governments race to regulate AI tools

Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) such as Microsoft-backed OpenAI's ChatGPT are complicating governments' efforts to agree laws governing the use of the technology.

1 year ago
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Indonesia's nascent generative AI sector faces challenges in scaling up

Industry experts suggest that the local AI sector will need government support, including funding as well as regulatory frameworks, for Indonesian developers to scale up and join the global technology race.

1 year ago
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TikTok hits new front with its music streaming service in Indonesia

Social media giant TikTok launched its new subscription-only music streaming service "TikTok Music" in Indonesia, home to its largest user base in Southeast Asia.

1 year ago
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US takes on Google in landmark antitrust trial

Over the course of 10 weeks of testimony involving more than 100 witnesses, Google will try to persuade Judge Amit P. Mehta that the landmark case brought by the Department of Justice is without merit.

1 year ago
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Japan reluctant to join high-speed rail project, citing need to protect its ‘brand’

Japan appears less than keen to join a project to extend the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail (HSR) link to Surabaya, East Java, citing concerns about technical compatibility and possible damage to the “brand” of Japan.

1 year ago
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Minister Teten worries TikTok may become 'monopoly' in Indonesia

The cooperatives and SMEs minister has raised fears over TikTok expanding into digital sectors beyond video sharing and potentially threaten the country's small businesses, which form the backbone of the national economy.

1 year ago
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Contributing to Indonesia's Future with Japanese Craftsmanship SHIMIZU Premium Interview 2

From the touchless toilet flush, efficient water usage flushing system to easy-to-clean designs, these are all the result of TOTO’s continuous innovation regarding its products.

1 year ago
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Cybersecurity threats decreasing, with AI deployed by both sides

The National Cyber and Encryption Agency says there have been 844,000 indications of successful ransomware attacks this year.

2 years ago
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Meta faces backlash over Canada news block as wildfires rage

Meta on August 1 started blocking the distribution of news links and articles on its Facebook and Instagram platforms in response to a recent law requiring digital giants to pay publishers for news content.

2 years ago
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Taiwan pitches deeper Europe engagement after TSMC Germany investment

For Taiwan, under increasing pressure from Beijing to accept China's sovereignty claims over the island, the investment in a new factory is a show of goodwill towards Europe.

2 years ago
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SoftBank sees shock $3.3 billion first-quarter loss

The firm has made huge bets to find and grow hot new tech ventures around the world, but that has left its earnings vulnerable to market forces.

2 years ago
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TikTok in talks to gain payments license in Indonesia

The news follows an announcement by TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew in June that the short video platform would invest billions of dollars in Indonesia and the rest of Southeast Asia. 

2 years ago
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Homegrown Living Lab Ventures signs MoU with JETRO

Living Lab Ventures, a homegrown venture capital firm owned by property giant Sinar Mas Land, announced a collaboration with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to spur start-up growth in Indonesia and Japan.

2 years ago
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TikTok in talks to gain Indonesian payments license

Two sources briefed on the plan said TikTok, which is owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance, was in discussions with Indonesia's central bank and that the application was being viewed favorably.

2 years ago
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Deliveroo partners Gojek to challenge Grab's dominance in Singapore

This is the second collaboration here between a food-delivery company and a ride-hailing service, following Foodpanda and Tada’s partnership in April.

2 years ago
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