Sachin Gopalan Speaks at UICI PMB Webinar, Highlights Open Digital Networks as the Future of Digital Commerce
Jakarta (Indonesia Economic Forum) — CEO of the Indonesia Economic Forum, Sachin V. Gopalan, was the keynote speaker at the Universitas Insan Cita Indonesia (UICI) New Student Admission (PMB) Batch 11 webinar titled Democratizing Commerce Through Open Digital Networks. During the session, he emphasized the…
Indonesia’s Engineered Financial Shock of 2026: What Rating Agencies Could Learn from Indonesia’s Systemic Transformation
by Satish Chandra Mishra – Arthashastra Institute Indonesia A Glass More Full than Empty Indonesians have long been prone to a peculiar form of self-doubt. Confronted with evidence of genuine and remarkable progress, many still instinctively veer toward pessimism — as though the sheer scale of…
Hidden Shockwaves: What the US–Iran War Really Means for Indonesia’s Economy
By Sachin V Gopalan, Indonesia Economic Forum 19 March 2026, Jakarta, Indonesia “When global policy changes, it is not the architects at the top who feel it first, but the millions at the base who live its consequences daily.” When conflicts erupt in the Middle…
Indonesia and India Strengthen Cooperation to Restore Prambanan Temple Complex
JAKARTA (Indonesia Economic Forum) — Indonesia and India are strengthening cooperation in cultural heritage preservation through plans to restore the Prambanan Temple complex. The initiative was discussed during a meeting between Indonesia’s Minister of Culture Fadli Zon and a restoration team from the Archaeological Survey…
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…