In today’s news, we explore various happenings in the Southeast Asian region, focusing on Indonesia’s recent advancements in technology, waste management, and its economy.

Firstly, we recognize Ichwan Peryana, the winner of the ETCIO SEA Transformative CIOs 2024 award. As one of the most influential figures in Southeast Asia’s IT sector, his leadership and innovative ai-growth-and/" title="Indonesias Balanced Approach to Generative AI Growth and">approach to technology play a vital role in shaping the digital landscape of his region. For more information about this, visit here.

Moving on, Indonesia is currently on an urgent quest for advanced waste management technology. The country is at a crossroads, needing to reimagine its waste management strategies. The government is making a concerted effort to hold markets accountable for their own waste, a journey inspired by the haunting lessons of the Leuwigajah tragedy. For more on this story, click here.

On the tech front, Vivo has unveiled its Y29 model in Indonesia. This smartphone is packed with advanced AI features, promising durability and a large battery designed to keep up with demanding lifestyles. The Vivo Y29 is a testament to how technology is becoming increasingly intertwined with daily life. More details can be found here.

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