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 […]
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Daily Briefing: October 26, 2025
Indonesia’s tech startup scene saw some notable activity over the past day, with a focus on investments and partnerships amid broader Southeast Asian trends. Yesterday, Telkomsel Ventures, a key player in Indonesia’s telecom space, hosted a Demo Day for its TINC Batch X program, showcasing innovative solutions from emerging startups in areas like digital services […]
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 22, 2025
Indonesia’s tech sector saw a major shakeup yesterday with state-owned telecom giant Telkom announcing a $2.16 billion spin-off of its wholesale fiber connectivity business. This move, set for a shareholder vote in December, aims to streamline operations and draw fresh investment into the country’s digital infrastructure. It matters because Indonesia’s growing demand for high-speed internet […]
Daily Briefing: October 21, 2025
Indonesia’s tech sector saw significant moves in the past day, highlighting growth in telecom infrastructure and fintech innovation. Leading the news, state-owned Telkom Indonesia announced a $2.16 billion spin-off of its wholesale fibre connectivity business on October 21. This strategic split aims to streamline operations and draw fresh investments into the country’s digital backbone, responding […]
Indonesia AI Award Fuels Tech Economy Momentum
Indonesia’s tech startup scene and digital economy showed fresh momentum in the last day, with key announcements highlighting AI innovation and economic policy shifts. PT Infomedia Nusantara took center stage by winning an award at the Indonesia Technology Excellence Awards 2025 for its AI-powered tools, including MyDX Business Process Management, Document AI, and Digital RDMS. […]
Daily Briefing: October 7, 2025
Indonesia’s tech startup scene is buzzing with fresh announcements as the country positions itself as a digital powerhouse in Southeast Asia. Just hours ago, Fintech Singapore released its Indonesia Fintech Report 2025, spotlighting trends like AI integration, central bank digital currencies (CBDC), and cross-border payments. This report profiles key players such as AyoConnect, Bittim Exchange, […]
Indonesia Tech Startups Gain Momentum
Indonesia’s tech startup scene showed fresh momentum in the last day or two, with discussions heating up around growth opportunities and local innovations. On October 3, Forbes published an article spotlighting Indonesia’s chance to expand its startup ecosystem, driven by a young population and rising investor interest in areas like fintech and e-commerce. This matters […]
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 […]