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Nadiem Makarim’s prison sentence cut to 9 years on appeal
He was also ordered to pay US$30.6 million in restitution, and he faces an additional six years in prison if this is left unpaid.
Jofie Yordan · · 2 min read
Doku names new CEO as Antom deepens investment in Indonesia
Doku also rebranded as Doku by Antom, while continuing to operate under its own name and licenses.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min read
Kopi Kenangan stake rises as founder buys secondary shares
In a social media post, Tirtanata said the purchases were meant to give long-time employees and early shareholders liquidity.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min read
They built AI agents on WhatsApp. Then Meta entered the chat
Meta has turned from supplier to rival of AI agent startups built on WhatsApp. Founders and business owners share where the squeeze hits.
Glenn Kaonang · · 7 min readBDx breaks ground on 640MW AI data center in Indonesia
The first of six buildings will deliver 120MW in phases from early 2027.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min readQuick commerce’s second act in Indonesia
Indonesia finds a new formula for quick commerce, while Singapore’s AI hiring boom reveals where the real demand lies.
Jofie Yordan · · 4 min readQuick commerce’s latest resurgence in Indonesia looks different
Most dark-store models failed to scale. Now, established platforms are testing whether changing that formula can fix the math.
Jofie Yordan · · 7 min readSG-based 01Fintech invests in Indonesian digital wallet Dana
The deal reflects 01F Group’s fintech focus. The firm focuses on financial infrastructure, digital payments, and embedded finance.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min readVietnam’s Green SM launches electric taxi, driver rental plan
Drivers can join the rental program with an initial payment of IDR 2 million (US$110).
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min readIndonesia to collect marketplace tax directly through platforms
Tokopedia, Shopee, Lazada, and Blibli will withhold tax for merchants.
Naomi Li Gan · · 1 min read