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 […]
This Week's Briefings
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’s COP30 Climate Stance Galvanizes Carbon Market & Fintech Growth
The Indonesian government is preparing to present a strong stance on climate change at the forthcoming COP30, aiming to stimulate the development of the carbon market in the country. As reported by ANTARA News, the Environment Minister, Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, plans to rally all provincial governors to formulate a comprehensive national carbon market pitch. This […]
Bank Indonesia Targets Rp4.2B Transactions at 2025 Digifest
In an ambitious move, Bank Indonesia (BI) is aiming for transactions totaling up to Rp4.2 billion at the 2025 Urban Economy Digital Festival (Digifest), according to an article by ANTARA News. Scheduled for June 25-29, this initiative signifies BI’s commitment towards promoting digital transactions and fostering a cashless society, which is seen as a key […]