Indonesia’s digital economy saw fresh momentum today with the release of a major report on its payments infrastructure. Published on January 22, 2026, the report forecasts the market growing through 2031, driven by mobile wallets that are transforming financial access for the country’s unbanked population. Key highlights include the expansion of real-time systems like BI-FAST […]
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Indonesia Boosts Digital ID and AI for 2026 Growth
Indonesia’s government just announced major investments in digital public infrastructure for 2026, focusing on digital ID and AI as key drivers. This builds on enrolling 17 million people already, aiming to streamline services like e-commerce and payments. It matters because it could supercharge the country’s digital economy, making it easier for startups in fintech and […]
Daily Briefing: December 25, 2025
Southeast Asia’s digital economy has hit a major milestone, reaching $300 billion in 2025, according to the recent e-Conomy SEA report. This surge, driven by AI adoption in e-commerce and digital payments, underscores the region’s growing role in global tech. Indonesia stands out as a key player, with its startups contributing significantly through innovations in […]
Daily Briefing: December 19, 2025
Southeast Asia’s digital economy has hit a major milestone, reaching $300 billion in gross merchandise value this year, according to the latest e-Conomy SEA 2025 report from Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company. This surge, driven by AI integration, e-commerce expansion, and digital payments, marks a 15% compound annual growth rate since 2022. Indonesia stands […]
Indonesia Tech Boom AI Video Commerce 2025
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 […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]
Indonesia Drives ASEAN Digital Economy, Hosts BATIC 2025
### Main Development: Indonesia Advances ASEAN Digital Economy Framework and Hosts Major Tech Event Indonesia is accelerating efforts to finalize the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) while launching key initiatives at the BATIC 2025 event to boost its digital sector. ### Key Facts and Context – On August 31, 2025, Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for […]