IEF 2026: Logistics as the Backbone of Digital Trade
JAKARTA — IEF Talks Panel 2 titled “Delivering Digital Commerce: The Logistics Layer” took place at ARTOTEL Suites Mangkuluhur, Jakarta, discussing how logistics must transform to support a digital ecosystem built on ION. Without strong logistics, e-commerce is ineffective The keynote was delivered by Ratnesh…
IEF 2026: Open Network as the New Engine of Inclusive Financial Services
JAKARTA — IEF Talks Panel 1 titled “The Open Network: Powering Financial Services” was held on the first day of the 12th Indonesia Economic Forum (IEF) at ARTOTEL Suites Mangkuluhur, Jakarta, on Wednesday (5/2/2026). The discussion highlighted how the Indonesia Open Network (ION) could transform…
“The Art of Omong Kosong” Book Launch Explores Office Politics as a Survival Skill
JAKARTA — The book The Art of Omong Kosong: Office Politics, the Secrets of Career and Business Success was officially launched at a public discussion held at Gramedia Jalma, Jakarta, on Saturday (January 17, 2026). The event featured the book’s author, Hasto Suprayogo, alongside Sachin…
Perfios Defends Indonesia’s Banks from the Next Wave of Financial Fraud
Jakarta — Indonesia is facing the largest wave of digital fraud and scams in its history. The latest data from the Financial Services Authority (OJK) and the Indonesia Anti Scam Center (IASC) shows that the country now ranks as the most vulnerable in the world…
Indonesia SEZ Business Forum 2025 Strengthens Global Investment Appeal of 25 Special Economic Zones
JAKARTA – The National Council for Special Economic Zones (SEZ) hosted the Indonesia SEZ Business Forum 2025 on Tuesday in Jakarta as part of a strategic national effort to enhance the global competitiveness of Indonesia’s 25 SEZs and attract international investment. The forum recorded strong…
Indonesia and the Duopoly Pattern: From Telecommunications and E-Commerce to Offline Distribution
JAKARTA, Rafi Fadhilah — Indonesia is increasingly showing a market concentration pattern that gravitates toward two dominant players across multiple sectors. Some industries have already formed explicit duopolies, while others are heading toward “tight oligopolies” with similar competitive effects. This trend matters because it influences…
InvestorTrust Capital Market Forum 2025: Technology, India Indonesia Integration, and the Fast Track to a Future Ready Capital Market
JAKARTA — The InvestorTrust Capital Market Forum 2025 made one message clear. The future of Indonesia’s capital market will be shaped by three forces: technology, regional integration, and broader investor participation. The forum brought together Indonesian government officials, regulators, stock exchange leaders, Indian technology experts,…
Driving Indonesia’s Net Zero Pathway: MHI Advances Renewable and Industrial Decarbonization Efforts
Jakarta, 17 October 2025 – As Indonesia accelerates its pathway toward achieving Net Zero by 2060, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is deepening its collaboration with the government and industry leaders to help realize an energy transition that is both practical and inclusive. This commitment was…
Indonesia’s Green Transition Requires a Skilled Workforce, Says Minister of Manpower
Jakarta, October 11, 2025 — Indonesia’s Minister of Manpower, Yassierli, emphasized that the country’s green transition will only succeed if its people are ready to meet the demands of a new, sustainable economy. Delivering his keynote address at the Indonesia International Sustainability Forum (ISF) 2025,…
ISF 2025 Fireside Chat: Making the Green Transition Work with People and Economy
Jakarta, 11 October, 2025 — The closing fireside chat of the Indonesia International Sustainability Forum (ISF) 2025 explored how Indonesia’s green transition can create opportunities for both people and the economy. The session was moderated by Phillia Wibowo, Partner and Leader of the Southeast Asia…