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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Indonesia’s Strategic Recalibration Under Prabowo Building Economic Sovereignty in a More Uncertain World
By Sachin V Gopalan, CEO Indonesia Economic Forum Indonesia under President Prabowo Subianto increasingly appears to be entering a new phase of national development, one that places stronger emphasis on economic sovereignty, strategic resilience, and long-term national consolidation. At first glance, many recent policy developments…