Indonesia’s tech sector saw fresh scrutiny and advancements in the past day, with a major scandal at state-owned telecom giant Telkom taking center stage. Prosecutors revealed details of a fictitious procurement scheme involving former Telkom employees, who engineered fake projects to meet business targets. This led to funds being diverted to private companies that defaulted, […]
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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 […]
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 […]