ASEAN Islamic Finance Poised for Massive Growth Spurt. May Top US$2 Trillion by 2035
The ASEAN Islamic finance industry is expected to cross the US$1 trillion mark by the end of 2026 according to Fitch Ratings. The industry reached...
Gojek Founder Nadiem Makarim Hit with Controversial Corruption Charges Over Chromebook Program
Nadiem Makarim, the former Indonesian Education Minister and co-founder of Southeast Asia tech giant Gojek, has been formally named a suspect in a high-profile corruption...
Indonesia’s Bold Bet: Turning Bali into a Global Financial Hub
Indonesia is advancing plans to transform the world-famous tourist island of Bali into an International Financial Center (IFC) by developing a dedicated financial special economic...
Danantara’s $30 Billion Solar Project: A Gateway to Clean Energy Exports to Singapore
Indonesia’s newly established sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, is set to lead a $30 billion solar energy project aimed at harnessing Indonesia's abundant solar resources. This...
IDX Reforms: A Major Shift Towards Transparency
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) is undergoing urgent reforms aimed at improving ownership transparency and ensuring that the country’s stock market meets international standards. These...
Swiss-Belhotel massive expansion in Indonesia shows positive returns in 2026
Swiss-Belhotel International, a global hospitality management group, has been making significant strides in Southeast Asia, with Indonesia at the forefront of its growth strategy. The...