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OpenAI abandons plan to become for-profit company

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced Monday that the company behind ChatGPT will continue to be run as a nonprofit, abandoning a contested plan to convert into a for-profit organization.

3 days ago
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Govt suspends Sam Altman’s biometric identity project over legal concerns

While the project is pitched as a tool to streamline digital verification and potentially offer users a new income stream, it has drawn criticism over concerns about biometric data collection. ...

3 days ago
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Apple eases App Store rules under court pressure

Apple on Friday relaxed its App Store payment rules in the face of a scathing court order, with Spotify quick to reap the benefit. ...

5 days ago

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Indonesian cold-chain start-up gets $4.5 million in seed funding

Fresh Factory, a cold-chain fulfillment start-up, has secured early investment from local and foreign venture capital firms to expand its business.

2 years ago
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Tokopedia, Dekranasda DKI encourages public support for local MSMEs

Celebrating Jakarta’s 495th anniversary on June 22, Tokopedia has highlighted the bestselling categories in the capital throughout the second quarter of 2022, which include Food and Beverages, Health, Household, Electronics and Automotive.

2 years ago
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Bitcoin slides below $20,000 to lowest level in 18 months

The digital currency sector has been pummeled this week after cryptocurrency lending company Celsius froze withdrawals and transfers between accounts, while crypto companies started laying off employees. There also were reports that a cryptocurrency hedge fund had run into trouble.

2 years ago
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Tencent-led funding for Flip ups Series B round to $100 million

Indonesian payments platform Flip has secured additional investment to increase its Series B funding to more than $100 million.

2 years ago
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New e-commerce rules planned to limit access to foreign goods

The government is mulling over regulations directed in part at keeping some foreign products off domestic platforms.

2 years ago
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Bitcoin slumps under $25,000, lowest in 18 months

The world's most popular cryptocurrency dived about 10 percent to hit $24,692 in morning London deals, striking a level last seen in December 2020.

2 years ago
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GoTo gains 65 million unique customers in Q1

Indonesia's largest tech firm by user base has seen 65 million unique customers join its superapp in the first three months of the year.

2 years ago
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E-commerce platforms help local MSMEs broaden their market on a national level

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are always looking for ways to streamline their day-to-day operations, from storing and packaging to shipping.

2 years ago
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Strong university academics, practical skills ensure future graduates’ readiness

Technology trends are developing so rapidly that traditional methods of education can no longer keep up. Industries want graduates with not only strong academic

2 years ago
Tech

BRI and Tokopedia join forces to increase digital access in Indonesia

PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), in collaboration with Tokopedia (part of GoTo Group), has launched Tokopedia Card, a new credit-card catering to payments for marketplace purchases.

2 years ago
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Fintech is coming for banks, one service at a time

“Every single aspect will be taken over by fintech,” CEO of crypto asset service provider warns conventional lenders, adding that tech firms could provide more granular banking products.

2 years ago
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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).

2 years ago
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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.

2 years ago
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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.

2 years ago
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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.

2 years ago
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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.

2 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.

3 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.

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago
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Indonesia to impose VAT, income tax on crypto from May

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

3 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.

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago
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