### Main Headline/Development Cyberattack Targets Multiple Indonesian Tech and Telecom Firms, Including Telkom Indonesia. ### Key Facts and Context On September 12, 2025, a threat actor claimed responsibility for breaching six Indonesian companies in education, telecom, IT services, and logistics. Telkom Indonesia, the country’s largest state-owned telecom provider, was hit, with alleged leaks of 228 […]
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Cyberattack Hits Telkom Indonesia Amid Tech Industry Challenges
### Daily Briefing: Latest Developments in Indonesian Technology Companies and Startups in Southeast Asia #### 1. Main Headline/Development Cyberattack Targets Telkom Indonesia and Other Firms Amid Rising Digital Threats. #### 2. Key Facts and Context On September 12, 2025, a threat actor claimed to have leaked sensitive data from six Indonesian companies in telecom, IT […]
Telkom Indonesia Launches AI Center of Excellence to Boost National Tech Ecosystem
### Telkom Indonesia Launches AI Center of Excellence **Main Headline/Development** Telkom Indonesia, the state-owned telecom giant, officially launched its AI Center of Excellence (CoE) on August 31, 2025, during the BATIC 2025 event in Bali. **Key Facts and Context** The AI CoE is built on four main pillars: AI Campus for academic collaborations, AI Playground […]
Indonesian co-op regulations eased; AI innovations reshape tech, retail & automation
A notable development is underway in the Indonesian co-operative sector. According to ANTARA News, the Ministry of Cooperatives and the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Development (BKPM) have agreed to relax licensing regulations for the Red and White Village co-operatives. This move promises to ease access to the National Business Identification Number (NIB), making it […]
Asia Leads in AI Mobile Apps Surge; Indonesia’s Halal Economy Grows
Asia is leading the world in the surge of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered mobile applications, according to data from market research firm SensorTower. This comes as no surprise as the region is known for its rapid adoption of digital technologies and innovative solutions that drive economic growth and social development. This trend is further illustrated by […]
Daily Briefing: August 24, 2025
Today’s briefing begins with the innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) by NASA and IBM to predict solar flares and the sun’s activity. According to a report from Talkwalker Alert, NASA and IBM have developed an AI system capable of predicting solar flares and the sun’s activity, a breakthrough in space weather forecasting. Solar flares, […]
Apple’s U-turn to US won’t impact Indonesian economy; Satellite tech enhances Asia’s network access
In a recent update from Indonesia’s Ministry of Investment and Downstream, it has been confirmed that the shift of Apple’s operations back to the US will not have a significant impact on the country’s economy. The Deputy for Investment Promotion, Nurul Ichwan, provided assurance that the US tech giant’s investment within its home country will […]
Southeast Asia Sees Environmental Crackdown and Cultural Exchange Boost
Two significant developments in the business landscape of Southeast Asia have emerged today, demonstrating the region’s increasing focus on environmental responsibility and cross-cultural exchange. Firstly, in a bold move, the Ministry of Environment (KLH) in Indonesia has shut down two iron and steel smelting companies in the Jatiuwung area of Tangerang, Banten. The decision, reported […]
Cloudera Brings Private AI, Boeing Jet Featured, Brunei Jobs Offered
Today’s briefing covers news related to data services, AI, and job opportunities in various sectors. To begin, Cloudera, a software company that provides a platform for machine learning and analytics, is bringing private AI to the data centre, according to a report by DQ Channels. While the exact details of this development are not clear […]
Indonesian Business & Tech Sectors See Growth With Savings and AI Advancements
There are significant developments in the Indonesian business and tech sectors, according to various news reports. According to Antara News, the latest estimates suggest that state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Indonesia could achieve an annual saving of approximately $490 million. The news, reported by Genta Tenri Mawangi and Kuntum Khaira Riswan, comes as a positive sign […]