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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.
1 day ago
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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. ...
4 days ago
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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. ...
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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
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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
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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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 years ago
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Aquaculture start-ups make waves in Indonesian fisheries
The businesses have begun automating aquaculture operations, increasing yields and profitability.
4 years ago
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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E-signature firms eagerly await data protection law
They say personal data security is key to building consumer trust and enabling the industry’s growth.
4 years ago
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Financial service enabler Ayoconnect bags $15M funding
Open finance platform Ayoconnect has received $15 million in funding to expand in the region and launch direct debit and payment card services.
4 years ago
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Indonesia food delivery industry grows 24 percent
Grab accounts for a large chunk of gross merchandize value (GMV) in the biggest food delivery market in Southeast Asia.
4 years ago
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HR start-up Gajiku raises $1.1 million in seed round
The funds will be used to roll out new features and attract new clients, with a focus on large labor-intensive firms in Indonesia.
4 years ago
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Bali embraces blockchain as crypto, NFT market flourish
The government and industry players are looking at Bali as the blockchain hub of the country, where crypto investment is booming and NFT marketplaces are disrupting the established art scene.
4 years ago
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Traveloka enters ride-hailing as super app race heats up
The online travel agent (OTA) unicorn previously launched food delivery and credit lending features.
4 years ago
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Crowdfunding spurs optimism for small businesses
Funding for small businesses through securities crowdfunding (SCF) platforms tripled in 2021.
4 years ago
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5G launches in US without huge impact on flights
Telecom giants AT&T and Verizon began 5G service in the United States on Wednesday without major disruptions to flights after the launch of the new wireless technology was scaled back.
4 years ago
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Architects group calls for more green buildings to reach climate goals
The association is pushing for the development of more green structures to meet the country’s climate pledge, underlining that architecture adapts to the times.
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