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 pricing, innovation, and the level of dependence MSMEs have on […]

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, and global financial institutions. Every speaker emphasized that Indonesia is […]

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, he outlined the government’s commitment to preparing a skilled workforce […]

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 People and Organizational Performance Practice at McKinsey & Company, and […]

ISF 2025 Panel on Energy Transformation: Highlighting the Role of Capital in Driving Sustainable Transformation

Jakarta, October 11, 2025 — The Indonesia International Sustainability Forum (ISF) 2025 featured a high-level discussion on how to channel green capital and innovative financing to accelerate the energy transition. Moderated by Eliane Wolf, Global Co-Leader of McKinsey Sustainability, the session gathered diverse perspectives from global leaders in finance, industry, and sustainability. Panelists included Jacqueline […]

ISF 2025 Fireside Chat: Highlighting Reflections on Progress and Future of Sustainability Dialogue

Jakarta, October 11, 2025 — The fireside chat of Indonesia International Sustainability Forum (ISF) 2025, moderated by Nicolas, brought together key figures who have been instrumental in shaping the forum’s evolution and advancing Indonesia’s sustainability agenda. Among them were Rachmat Kaimuddin, Deputy Minister for Basic Infrastructure of the Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development […]

ISF 2025 Panel on Industrial Decarbonization Highlights Technology, Financing, and Collaboration for a Net-Zero Future

Jakarta, October 11, 2025 — The Indonesia International Sustainability Forum (ISF) 2025 plenary session “Advancing Industrial Decarbonization: Technology and Innovation for a Net-Zero Future” brought together global experts to explore how technology, innovation, and collaboration can accelerate industrial transformation toward net-zero emissions. The session was moderated by Tiza Mafira, Executive Director of Climate Policy Initiative […]

ISF 2025 Panel Discussion on Energy Innovation Highlights Pathways to Next Generation Fuels

Jakarta, October 11, 2025 — The panel session “Next Generation Fuels: Scaling Biofuels and New Molecules to Bridge Energy Transition” at the Indonesia Sustainability Forum (ISF) 2025 brought together energy leaders and sustainability experts to discuss how emerging fuel technologies can accelerate Indonesia’s and the region’s transition toward a low-carbon future. Moderated by Rijit Sengupta, […]

Unleashing Green Electricity: Policy, Scale, and Grid Readiness to Power Indonesia’s Transition

Jakarta, October 10, 2025 — At the Indonesia International Sustainability Forum (ISF) 2025, a high‑level panel on “Unleashing Green Electricity” laid out what it will take to turn abundant resources into bankable megawatts. Moderated by Martin Santoso (McKinsey and Company), with distinguished speakers including Bobby Gafur Umar (KADIN), Toru Yoshioka (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Indonesia), Eka […]