### Daily Briefing: Latest Developments in Indonesian Technology Companies and Startups in Southeast Asia

#### 1. Main Headline/Development
Political upheaval is creating an investment divide in Southeast Asia, with investors pulling back from Indonesia while favoring Thailand.

#### 2. Key Facts and Context
– A Bloomberg report on September 14, 2025, highlights how recent political instability in Indonesia is deterring investors, leading to a split in regional financial flows.
– In contrast, Thailand’s stabilizing politics are attracting more capital, boosting its tech sector.
– This comes amid broader challenges: amazon-amid-southeast-asias-startup-funding-slump/" title="Astro Secures .9M Funding Led by Amazon Amid Southeast Amid Southeast Asia’s Startup Funding Slump">Asia’s Startup Funding Slump">Southeast Asia’s startup funding fell to a six-year low of $1.85 billion in the first half of 2025, according to DealStreetAsia and other reports from September 11, 2025.
– Indonesia’s digital economy is still projected to reach $109 billion by year-end, driven by fintech and e-commerce, per a Tempo.co update on September 13, 2025.
– Recent social media buzz on X from September 13-14 notes upcoming events like the Tech in Asia Conference in October 2025, aimed at connecting Indonesian startups with global investors.

#### 3. Why This Matters
This investment shift could slow Indonesia’s tech growth, which relies on foreign funding for startups like those in AI and SaaS—potentially widening the gap with neighbors like Thailand. With the region’s digital economy booming overall, Indonesia risks missing out on opportunities if political risks persist, affecting job creation and innovation in a market that’s home to successes like GoTo. However, resilient sectors like late-stage deals in Vietnam and Malaysia show the region isn’t uniformly down.

#### 4. What to Watch for Next
Monitor upcoming investor sentiment reports and any Indonesian government responses to stabilize politics, such as policy reforms. Keep an eye on funding announcements in the next week, especially around events like the Tech in Asia Conference, which could signal a rebound for Indonesian startups. Be aware of economic uncertainty, as funding trends remain volatile.