Indonesia’s commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles is clear from its 2022 G20 Presidency focus on sustainability and environmental leadership, with topics likely to include digitalisation and sustainable finance. The recent UN COP26 conference, meanwhile, has further solidified climate sustainability as an urgent concern for the coming decade – for Indonesia as well…
Indonesia’s commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles is clear from its 2022 G20 Presidency focus on sustainability and environmental leadership, with topics likely to include digitalisation and sustainable finance. The recent UN COP26 conference, meanwhile, has further solidified climate sustainability as an urgent concern for the coming decade – for Indonesia as well…
Indonesia’s economy experienced a milder slowdown in 2020 than its ASEAN-5 neighbours, according the IMF’s April 2021 World Economic Outlook, and also fared better than 16 other G20 members. In spite of ongoing Covid-19-related challenges, the IMF expects Indonesia to experience robust expansion from 2021. The digital economy is slated to remain a key driver of growth, owing to the large, consumption-driven…
The government is working to change the current circumstances and build a stronger cyber defence against the nation’s infrastructures. We are pleased to bring our annual Cyber Intelligence Asia conference and exhibition to Indonesia for the first time. Our international show will bring together the regions leading cyber security experts to discuss national cyber security strategies, policies, roadmaps…
– Super appsexplore inorganic growthoptions – Gojek in talks with e-commerce company Tokopedia over $18bn merger – Grab reported to be preparing for a public listing in the US – Food delivery and financial services increasingly important segments After a year ofexternal expansion and internal reorganisation due to Covid-19, South-east Asia’s super apps appear to…
As new digital growth engines emerge amidthe disruption of the coronavirus pandemic, Indonesia offers a positive case study in the potential development and application of augmented reality (AR) tools. AR – a technology often closely associated with virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) – integrates digital information into a real-time, physical environment. Unlike…
After enjoying years of exponential growth, South-east Asia’s super apps have been forced to reassess their business models as a result of Covid-19, with many refocusing their priorities as they plan forthe post-pandemic world. In recent years so-called super apps – online or mobile platforms that combine multiple services into one app – have sought to continuously expand their offerings. While…
Although the first quarter of 2020 was dominated by disruptions stemming from the global Covid-19 pandemic, 2019 proved a strong year for Indonesia’s economy, which maintained a steady growth rate on the back of robust domestic consumption and continuing efforts to reform policy and simplify investment procedures. This was despite the general election and uncertainty surrounding trade relations
The vibrancy of Indonesia’s digital economy is evident in the ubiquity of the green-uniformed Gojek and Grab delivery drivers navigating via mobile device through the streets of its major cities. Indonesia has the largest and fastest-growing ICT market in South-east Asia and presents an enticing opportunity for investors, thanks to demographic and macroeconomic factors, particularly as the…
Interview:Johnny Plate How do you foresee the development of e-government services over the 2020-25 period? JOHNNY PLATE: Speed of service is key to bureaucratic reform, and we are applying ICT solutions for government tasks. We are heavily focused on creating an ecosystem where bureaucracy is supportive of the growth of the digital economy. As of 2020 the majority of government institutions…