Indonesia’s tech scene is buzzing with fresh insights into its digital economy, especially as AI and video commerce drive growth in Southeast Asia. Just hours ago, a new guide from INTI MEDIA highlighted key considerations for building tech businesses in Indonesia in 2025, emphasizing trends like AI integration and e-commerce expansion amid regulatory challenges. This […]
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Daily Briefing: November 17, 2025
Southeast Asia’s digital economy is powering ahead, with a major report released today projecting it will surpass $300 billion in gross merchandise value by the end of 2025. This comes from the latest e-Conomy SEA study by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company, marking a 15% annual growth rate fueled by e-commerce, fintech, and AI […]
Southeast Asia Digital Economy to Hit 300B by 2025
Southeast Asia’s digital economy is hitting a major milestone, with a new report projecting it to surpass $300 billion in gross merchandise value by the end of 2025. Released just days ago by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company, the e-Conomy SEA 2025 report shows the region has grown steadily at 15% year-over-year, fueled by […]
Daily Briefing: November 14, 2025
Indonesia’s digital economy is on track to hit a record Rp 1,672 trillion in 2025, making it the largest in Southeast Asia, according to a major new report released yesterday by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company. Titled “e-Conomy SEA 2025: From Digital Decade to AI Reality,” the report projects the region’s overall digital economy […]
Daily Briefing: November 13, 2025
Southeast Asia’s digital economy is hitting a major milestone, with a new report projecting it will surpass $300 billion in gross merchandise value by the end of 2025. Released this week by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company, the e-Conomy SEA 2025 report highlights a decade of strong growth driven by e-commerce, fintech, and rising […]
Southeast Asia Digital Economy to Hit 300B by 2025
Southeast Asia’s digital economy is hitting a major milestone, with new reports showing it’s on track to surpass $300 billion in gross merchandise value by the end of 2025. This comes from the latest e-Conomy SEA report by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company, released just yesterday, highlighting a decade of strong growth fueled by […]
Southeast Asia Digital Economy to Hit 300B by 2025
Southeast Asia’s digital economy just hit a major milestone, with a new report projecting it will surpass $300 billion in gross merchandise value by the end of 2025. The e-Conomy SEA 2025 report, released today by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company, shows the region’s online sectors have grown 7.4 times in value and 11.2 […]
Daily Briefing: November 2, 2025
Indonesia’s tech scene saw some big moves over the past day, with workforce changes at a major e-commerce player and a new unicorn emerging. On November 1, Blibli, one of Indonesia’s leading online retail companies, announced layoffs as part of broader cost-cutting efforts. This fits into a wave of similar reductions across Southeast Asia’s tech […]
Indonesian Fintech Honest Raises 100M Funding
Indonesian fintech startup Honest just raised its total equity funding to $100 million on October 2, 2025. This came through an oversubscribed round that also included $40 million in new debt financing. The company, which focuses on credit cards and digital lending, plans to use the money to expand services across Indonesia’s growing digital economy. […]
Daily Briefing: October 1, 2025
Indonesia’s digital economy is showing strong momentum as it heads into the final quarter of 2025, with fresh projections and funding talks highlighting growth in fintech and broader tech sectors. On October 1, reports emerged that the country’s digital economy exceeded $90 billion in 2024 and is on track to surpass $110 billion by year’s […]