Nongsa D-Town to bridge Singapore and Indonesian Tech
NONGSA D-Town, a new "digital downtown", was launched today, 2nd March, at a virtual event. Singapore and Indonesian ministers both officiated the event. The 62-hectare...
Traveloka eyes US listing via SPAC
Traveloka is planning to list in the US this year to raise funds using a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), according to chief executive offer...
Bali to welcome back BBTF in June
The 7th Bali & Beyond Travel Fair (BBTF) organisers confirmed a hybrid version featuring a mix of in-person and online business networking would convene 8...
Al-Futtaim sells RHS to GMG
AL-FUTTAIM is selling local sports retail powerhouse, Royal Sporting House (RHS). Al-Futtaim is the parent company of Singapore department store operator, Robinsons. They will be...
ADB and Gojek to Initiate Research on Digitization, COVID-19 Impact
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Gojek both signed a collaboration agreement to conduct joint research on the impact of digitisation and the COVID-19 pandemic...
BNI Spread Billions of Rupiah for E-Commerce Customers
PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk or BNI collaborates with Tokopedia to become a partner bank for sellers to disburse the proceeds from the sale...
GARUDA INDONESIA RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST WORLD AIRLINES IN HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTATION
The national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has recognised as one of the best world airlines in health safety protocol implementation during pandemic situation according to...
ADB to help Indonesia PLN expand access to electricity for all Indonesians
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $600 million loan to help the State Electricity Corporation (PLN), expand electricity access and promote renewable energy...
Indonesian Man Becomes Instant Millionaire After Selling Meteorite That Crashed On To His Roof
An Indonesian man became a millionaire overnight after a meteor crashed through his roof. Josua Hutagalung, 33, is a coffin maker from Sumatra. He became...
Tesla and Indonesia in battery plant discussions this week
Tesla (TSLA) is apparently inching closer to a deal to build a battery factory in Indonesia. Indonesia President Joko Widodo revealed that the high-level team...