Southeast Asia, led by Indonesia, is gaining momentum as a tech and startup hub amid global shifts in 2025. Foreign funds poured $337 million into the region’s emerging markets in December alone, drawn by low valuations and the need to diversify away from geopolitical tensions. This influx highlights Southeast Asia’s rising appeal for data centers, […]
This Week's Briefings
Daily Briefing: December 20, 2025
Indonesia’s tech startup scene took a major hit yesterday with the collapse of eFishery, a high-profile aquaculture tech company known for its smart feeding systems. The firm, once hailed as one of Asia’s top startups, filed for bankruptcy after failing to deliver on ambitious growth promises amid funding shortfalls. This event, reported by Bloomberg on […]
Indonesia Tech Startup Guide 2025
Indonesia’s tech startup scene saw fresh momentum today with the release of a new guide on building successful tech businesses in the country. Published just hours ago by INTI MEDIA, the report outlines five key considerations for 2025, including navigating regulations, talent shortages, and market trends in Jakarta’s vibrant ecosystem. This matters because Indonesia’s digital […]
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 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 […]
Daily Briefing: October 18, 2025
Indonesia’s tech startup scene and Southeast Asia’s digital economy saw fresh momentum in the last day or two, with a mix of company expansions, industry events, and new reports highlighting growth in fintech, AI, and digital content. The standout news came from IDN Media, an Indonesian tech and media firm, which reported a 60% year-over-year […]
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, […]
Daily Briefing: September 23, 2025
Indonesia’s tech scene heated up yesterday with a major partnership in the fintech space. Singapore-based insurtech company Igloo teamed up with Telkomsel, Indonesia’s largest telecom provider, to roll out embedded digital insurance services for over 150 million users. This integrates insurance directly into mobile apps, making it easier for people to get affordable coverage without […]
Telkom Indonesia Expands Data Centers Amid Southeast Asia’s Digital Growth
Indonesian telecom leader Telkom Indonesia just announced a major push into data centers, streamlining subsidiaries and expanding capacity in Batam and Cikarang to meet surging cross-border demand. This move, revealed today, positions the company to capitalize on Southeast Asia’s digital growth, where the economy is projected to hit $130 billion by year-end. It matters because […]
Indonesian Tech: Mobileum, Telkomsel Partner for AI Insights
### Daily Briefing: Latest Developments in Indonesian Technology Companies and Startups (Indonesia Focus) #### 1. Main Headline/Development Mobileum and Telkomsel announced a partnership to deliver AI-powered insights for Indonesian enterprises. #### 2. Key Facts and Context On September 10, 2025, U.S.-based analytics firm Mobileum teamed up with Telkomsel, Indonesia’s largest telecom operator and a subsidiary […]