Indonesia’s tech scene in Southeast Asia saw a major shakeup in the last 24 hours, with GoTo Group announcing a significant leadership change. The company, a key player in ride-hailing, e-commerce, and fintech, nominated Chief Operating Officer Hans Patuwo to replace Patrick Walujo as CEO. This follows Walujo’s resignation, confirmed in an official statement on […]
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Daily Briefing: November 22, 2025
Indonesia’s tech sector saw fresh momentum yesterday with former President Joko Widodo highlighting the country’s shift toward an “intelligent economy” in a speech at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum. He emphasized integrating AI and advanced tech into government, industry, and daily life, predicting a revolution in humanoid robots that could transform productivity. This matters because […]
Daily Briefing: November 16, 2025
Indonesia’s tech startup scene and Southeast Asia’s broader digital economy saw fresh momentum in the last day, building on recent reports and local initiatives. A new guide released just hours ago by INTI MEDIA outlines key strategies for launching successful tech businesses in Indonesia for 2025, highlighting trends like AI integration and regulatory navigation. This […]
Indonesia Tech Startup Guide 2025
Indonesia’s tech startup scene saw fresh momentum today with the release of a new guide on building successful tech businesses in the country. Published just hours ago by INTI MEDIA, the report outlines five key considerations for 2025, including navigating regulations, talent shortages, and market trends in Jakarta’s vibrant ecosystem. This matters because Indonesia’s digital […]
Daily Briefing: November 5, 2025
Indonesia’s tech startup scene saw a key push today from government officials aiming to ramp up AI innovation. Economic Coordinating Minister Airlangga Hartarto highlighted that the country currently has just 40 AI startups, far behind regional leaders like Singapore, and called for aggressive growth to close the gap. This matters because Indonesia’s digital economy is […]
Daily Briefing: October 23, 2025
Indonesia’s tech startup scene saw fresh momentum yesterday with a major funding win and regulatory changes aimed at boosting foreign investment. Food tech startup Hangry announced it secured $10.5 million in a Series A5 round led by Alpha JWC Ventures, building on earlier reports from August. This capital will fuel expansion of its cloud kitchen […]
Daily Briefing: October 17, 2025
Indonesia’s tech scene heated up yesterday with Salesforce announcing plans to expand its AI services in the country. The US company aims to boost its presence by partnering with local firms in customer relationship management and automation. This matters because Indonesia’s digital economy is on track to hit $130 billion this year, and Salesforce’s move […]
Daily Briefing: October 6, 2025
Indonesia’s tech scene is buzzing with fresh announcements as of October 6, 2025, spotlighting events and innovations that could boost the country’s role in Southeast Asia’s digital economy. The standout development is the upcoming Indonesia Technology and Automation Pavilion (ITAP) 2025, announced on October 5. This event will focus on AI-powered solutions, global partnerships, and […]
Daily Briefing: September 24, 2025
Indonesia kicked off the day with a major AI partnership announcement on September 24, 2025. Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, the Indonesia Technology Alliance, and China’s Tsinghua University signed a memorandum to establish an AI Application Center in Indonesia. This center, set to launch by early 2026, will focus on practical AI uses in education, healthcare, and […]
Vidio Enters Unicorn Club, Boosts Indonesian Tech Scene
### Daily Briefing: Latest Developments in Indonesian Technology Companies and Startups in Southeast Asia #### 1. Main Development: Vidio Becomes Indonesia’s Newest Unicorn Vidio, an Indonesian streaming platform, hit a $1 billion valuation, joining the unicorn club. #### 2. Key Facts and Context – Vidio now has 4.8 million subscribers, capturing 22% of Indonesia’s streaming […]