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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.

6 days 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. ...

6 days 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 week ago

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Ministry blocks 1 million online gambling sites in first half this year

The ministry estimates that the number of online gambling websites in the country has grown by 10,000 every day.

1 year ago
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E-commerce firm Shopee to adjust services in Indonesia after antitrust violation

Shopee had admitted to having violated anti-competition rules by directing customers to certain delivery services after being accused of the breaches last month, antitrust agency, known as KPPU, said in a statement.

1 year ago
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Buy now, pay later gains ground as credit cards decline: Report

Over the past year, BNPL has moved up to the second spot for preferred payment methods among online consumers while credit cards have dropped, prompting banks to hop on the fintech bandwagon, a new industry report shows.

1 year ago
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Apple delays rollout of AI features in Europe

Apple on Friday said it would delay the rollout of its recently announced AI features in Europe because of "regulatory uncertainties" linked to the EU's new landmark legislation to curb the power of big tech.

1 year ago
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Govt keeps close eye on Chinese e-commerce platform Temu

The government is on high alert over the potential entry of Chinese e-commerce platform Temu, arguing it could undermine local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and disrupt domestic supply chains.

1 year ago
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TikTok to lay off 450 employees in Tokopedia: Sources

The layoffs, which equal 9 percent of the workforce of major local e-commerce firm Tokopedia, are an effort to eliminate duplicate functions and cut costs.

1 year ago
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RI missing AI data center opportunity despite having all it takes

Industry players say Indonesia could become an AI data center hub thanks to its significant renewable energy potential, if the government offers investors the right incentives.

1 year ago
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AMD unveils new AI chips to challenge Nvidia

AMD on Monday announced its new artificial intelligence chips for everything from cutting-edge data centers to advanced laptops, ramping up its challenge to the runaway market leader Nvidia.

1 year ago
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Moving on from e-wallets, GoTo, Grab look to digital banking

A new scheme to allow direct links between digital banks and apps could provide the former with much-needed access to capital and lower their overall cost of funds.

1 year ago
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Flying taxi trials to take off in Nusantara on July, authority says

The flying taxi, manufactured by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute and Hyundai Motors Company, is set to be showcased during the Independence Day ceremony in August.

1 year ago
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RI begins toll automation with partial rollout after unsuccessful trial

A trial had taken place in Bali in December last year, but was deemed as “not entirely successful.”

1 year ago
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Luxury influencers vanish from Chinese social media in wealth crackdown

Chinese social media censors have blocked multiple influencers known for showing off their lavish lifestyles after an official campaign to curb displays of ostentatious wealth online was announced. 

1 year ago
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Interest rate cap eats into peer-to-peer lenders’ earnings

A prolonged trend of declining profitability could dent the survivability of the firms.

1 year ago
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Musk plans largest-ever supercomputer for xAI startup: Report

Elon Musk has told investors he plans to build a supercomputer dubbed "gigafactory of compute" to support the development of his artificial intelligence startup xAI, an industry news outlet reported Saturday.

1 year ago
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Scarlett Johansson's OpenAI feud rekindles Hollywood fear of artificial intelligence

Johansson’s blasting of OpenAI for using a sultry voice she called “eerily similar” to her performance in its public demonstrations of the newest version of ChatGPT is antagonizing some entertainment executives, amid discussions to work more closely on projects.

1 year ago
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Starlink may render existing content censorship outdated: ELSAM

Starlink has the ability to deliver internet directly to user terminals without disruption unlike through conventional internet service providers (ISPs).

1 year ago
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Indosat to launch Indonesian-language model for AI in July

The model would allow artificial intelligence (AI) technology, such as ChatGPT, to understand interactions in the local language, the company said.

1 year ago
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Leading AI firms pledge 'responsible' tech development

More than a dozen of the world's leading artificial intelligence firms pledged at a global summit on Wednesday to develop and use their technology safely, as concern rises over the lack of safeguards for ChatGPT-style AI systems.

1 year ago
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Battery subscription scheme could remove roadblock to EV adoption

Analysts note that the pricing model slashes the upfront cost of EV ownership for customers but also adds to manufacturers' operational burden.

1 year ago
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Luhut offers Biak as future launch site for Musk's SpaceX

The senior investment minister said he suggested Musk use the country’s planned space port on Papua's Biak Island to launch SpaceX rockets, as it would be less costly due to its strategic equatorial location.

1 year ago
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Regulate AI usage, not development, says IBM

While governments across the world are looking to adapt legal frameworks to accommodate artificial intelligence, the general manager of IBM Asia Pacific said authorities should regulate the application of AI rather than its technological development.

1 year ago
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Elon Musk to join President Jokowi in inauguration of Starlink operation

Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Pandjaitan said that Musk has confirmed his attendance at the ceremony and that he would also speak in one of the seminar sessions at the WWF.

1 year ago
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X wins court reprieve in battle over extreme Australian content

The case is being seen as an important test of social media platforms' legal responsibilities and of the use of geoblocking.

1 year ago
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South Korea prepares support package worth over $7b for chip industry

South Korea is readying plans for a support package for chip investments and research worth more than 10 trillion won ($7.30 billion), the finance minister said on Sunday, after setting its sights on winning a "war" in the semiconductor industry.

1 year ago
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Elon Musk's Starlink granted licences to operate in Indonesia

Starlink's network of low Earth orbit satellites can provide internet to remote locations or areas that have had normal communications infrastructure disabled.

1 year ago
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Global car giants seek tech allies in China's cutthroat EV market

Struggling foreign automakers in China are looking for help from local tech giants to try to stay competitive in the world's biggest electric car market, where shiny smart screens, assisted driving and sophisticated map technology are in high demand.

1 year ago
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Indonesia must improve tech industry capabilities, says Jokowi

The trade deficit in the electronic devices sector amounts to some US$2.1 billion, as most smartphones and other electronic devices in the country are imported. 

1 year ago
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Govt announces hydrogen pilot project for transportation

The New and Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Directorate General has announced a hydrogen trial for buses, trucks and other heavy vehicles.

1 year ago
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BenQ, right partner to accelerate quality of education in Indonesia

Speeding up the quality of education, one of Indonesia’s development priority programs, can be quite challenging amid the increasingly dynamic and diversified environment.

1 year ago
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Financial Times enters ChatGPT content deal

The deal allows select attributed summaries, quotes and links from the FT's reporting to appear in ChatGPT responses to relevant queries.

1 year ago

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