Global Sustainable Development Congress 2026 Opens in Indonesia, Bringing Together Global Leaders to Accelerate SDG Action
Jakarta — The Global Sustainable Development Congress (GSDC) 2026 officially opened on Monday, June 22 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) BSD City, bringing together university leaders, policymakers, researchers, business executives, and civil society representatives from around the world for a four-day dialogue on accelerating progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Hosted […]
Sustainability Moves Beyond Compliance to Become a Driver of Long-Term Value in Asia-Pacific
Jakarta — Sustainability is increasingly being recognized as a driver of long-term value creation rather than merely a compliance requirement, according to investors, bankers, venture capital leaders, and sustainability practitioners speaking at the Global Sustainable Development Congress (GSDC) 2026, held at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE), BSD City, Indonesia, on Monday (22/6/2026). The discussion took […]
Komdigi Launches DEAL 2026 to Strengthen Indonesia’s Digital Ecosystem Through Cross-Sector Collaboration
Jakarta — Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) has launched the Digital Ecosystem Alignment (DEAL) 2026 initiative, bringing together government institutions, industry leaders, academics, investors, startups, SMEs, communities, and local governments to accelerate digital transformation and ensure its benefits are shared more broadly across society. The initiative was unveiled during the DEAL 2026 […]
Indonesia Calls for Stronger Academic Culture and Global Collaboration to Advance Higher Education Quality at GSDC 2026
Tangerang, Indonesia – Indonesia’s Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Brian Yuliarto, emphasized that improving the quality of higher education institutions cannot rely solely on climbing global rankings, but must instead be built upon stronger academic culture, research culture, and sustained collaboration. The statement was delivered during his keynote speech on the second day […]
The Hidden Power of Interoperable Logistics and Payments
By SACHIN V. GOPALAN In the digital economy, success is often measured by what consumers can see. A product appears on a screen. A payment is completed in seconds. A package arrives at the doorstep. The experience feels effortless, almost instantaneous. Yet beneath that simplicity lies an intricate ecosystem of technologies, institutions, and service providers […]
ASBIF 2026 Sets the Stage for Regional Collaboration on Sustainability, Innovation, and AI
Surabaya, June 18, 2026 — As sustainability challenges become increasingly complex and technological innovation continues to reshape industries worldwide, the Asia-Pacific Sustainable Business and Innovation Forum (ASBIF) 2026 will bring together leading academics, industry practitioners, policymakers, and innovators to explore the future of sustainable development in the era of artificial intelligence. Scheduled to take place on 22–23 June […]
Breaking the 30% Commission Trap: How Open Networks Empower Sellers
By SACHIN V. GOPALAN There is a number that quietly shapes the reality of millions of businesses in the digital economy. Most consumers never see it. Most headlines rarely mention it. Yet for countless small businesses,it can determine whether growth remains possible or whether survival becomes the primaryobjective. That number is 30 percent. Across many […]
Indonesia Economic Forum Announced as An Association Partner of Global Sustainable Development Congress 2026
This year is the fifth consecutive year that the congress is being held. Bringing together researchers, businesses, government and higher education, GSDC 2026 aims to accelerate sustainable transformation globally. The congress will be held for four days from the 22nd of June until the 25th of June 2026 in Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) BSD. Not […]
From Warung to Global Markets: How Indonesia Open Network (ION) Expands Market Access
By SACHIN V. GOPALAN At the heart of Indonesia’s economy is a simple but powerful idea. Opportunity should not be limited by geography. In a country spanning more than 17,000 islands, geography has long shaped economic outcomes.Businesses located near major urban centers often enjoy easier access to customers, logisticsnetworks, financing, and business ecosystems. Yet Indonesia’s […]
Indonesia Open Network: Not an App, But a New Way of Doing Commerce
By Sachin V. Gopalan Whenever a new digital initiative is introduced, the first question people usually ask is simple: “What app is this?” The question makes sense. For more than a decade, the digital economy has been shaped by apps and platforms. From e-commerce and ride hailing to digital payments and food delivery, almost every […]