14 June 2022 (closed)
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Tag: Digital Economy
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Today's Headlines Digital Economy
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Latest Indonesia Investments Report Out! Economic, Political & Social Analyses
On Thursday (06.01.2022) Indonesia Investments released the December 2021 edition of its monthly report. This report discusses a range of subjects - related to political developments, the economy and social matters - that were important and influential issues in Indonesia in the month of December 2021.
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Digital Economy; ASEAN Agreement on Electronic Commerce Entered into Force
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E-Commerce Giant Bukalapak to Become Indonesia’s First Listed Tech Startup Unicorn
In recent months most attention went to the merger of Indonesian ‘superapp’ Gojek and e-commerce giant Tokopedia – including their plans to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). But we should not forget that another Indonesian e-commerce giant (and tech startup unicorn), called Bukalapak, is scheduled to list on the IDX on 6 August 2021.
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Mega-Merger in Indonesia: Gojek & Tokopedia Announce Establishment of Holding
Although we already discussed the (then-looming) merger between Aplikasi Karya Anak Bangsa (Gojek) and Tokopedia in detail in our January 2021 report, we do feel it is justified to cover this topic once more – albeit slightly more succinct this time – since it is now official (announced on 17 May 2021) that both sides re to merge, thus creating a massive entity (named GoTo) with an impressive and unique ecosystem.
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Digital Economy: Will Indonesia Soon Have Its Own Silicon Valley?
Indonesia does not want to be left behind in terms of developing its digital economic potential. In early March 2021, the Indonesian government inaugurated the "Indonesian-style Silicon Valley" called Nongsa D-Town. This 5,000 m2 area is located on Batam Island, which is positioned very close to Singapore.
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Financial Sector: Digital Banks Will Soon Become a Reality for Indonesians
Digital banks will soon become a reality for Indonesians. Chief Executive of Banking Supervision of Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (in Indonesian: Otoritas Jasa Keuangan, or OJK) Heru Kristiyana recently confirmed that this supervisory agency is currently drafting regulations for the establishment of digital banks in Indonesia.
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Subscriber Update Indonesia Investments - Merger for Tech Giants Gojek & Tokopedia?
Possibly the biggest story in local Indonesian media over the past couple of days (if we exclude coverage of any COVID-19-related matters) is the news that Gojek is in talks (in fact in the final stages, reportedly) to merge with Tokopedia. Based on the input of people familiar with the matter, the two companies have agreed to conduct due diligence on their respective businesses.
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McKinsey: Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Can Contribute $140B to Indonesia's GDP by 2030
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Digital Economy; What Makes Indonesia a Superb Playground for Online Business?
The Internet has been one of the most revolutionary technologies in human history. It has made the world a much smaller place by revolutionizing communications. Internet has opened the doors to an enormous amount of information and data that are readily available by only a click or two (thereby completely changing the way people access and consume information).
Latest Columns Digital Economy
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Rising Cases of Data Breaches in Indonesia: a Sign to Urgently Enact the Data Protection Bill?
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Indonesia’s Jakarta Composite Index Likely to Touch New Record High Position in 2022
Indonesia’s benchmark stock index (Jakarta Composite Index, or IHSG) grew 10.08 percent in full-year 2021, a good performance after a volatile and highly uncertain 2020 when the COVID-19 crisis emerged. At around 6,580 points on the first trading day of 2022, the index remains at near-record high territory (with the record being set recently, in mid-November 2021, at around 6,750 points).
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Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) Issues Regulations to Shape Digital Banking Ecosystem
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COVID-19 Crisis Encourages Indonesia’s Micro, Small and Medium Businesses to Go Online
Indonesia’s digital economy is very promising. Near the end of 2019, Google and Singaporean wealth fund Temasek revised their projection for Indonesia's Internet economy (upwards) to reach USD $133 billion, in total value, by 2025. This would be a big jump from the value of around USD $40 billion in 2019.
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COVID-19: Indonesian Government Finally Paying Attention to Development of E-Commerce
The COVID-19 outbreak has continued to impact digital media consumption worldwide. Internet platforms, such as e-commerce, now play a pivotal role in our daily lives. On the bright side of current situations, e-commerce is growing all over the world, including in Indonesia. This is because behavioral shifts amongst Indonesians to choose online platforms as their safest place to conduct their daily activities, such as shopping, working or just meeting with some friends.
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In Search of Tax Revenue; Indonesia Imposes VAT on Imported Products & Services
It is something the central government of Indonesia has been planning and weighing for several years now, but the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis seems to have sped up the efforts. Per 1 July 2020, the Indonesian government imposes a 10 percent value-added tax (VAT) on sales of imported digital products and services.
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Indonesia Ranks among the World’s Five Biggest Startup Centers
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Flip-Flopping the E-Commerce Tax Regulation, Positive or Negative for Indonesia?
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Proventa International Spearheads Conversation on Digital Transformation in Indonesia
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Digital Economy: E-Commerce Giant Tokopedia Introduces “New Retail” Concept to Indonesia
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