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…
Human-AI Symbiosis: How Developing Markets Built the Future First
Shraddha Thanawala, Remiges Apac Pte Ltd Introduction Over the past four decades, developing economies have followed an unexpected path to technological maturity. Rather than replicating the systems adopted by developed nations, they leapfrogged legacy infrastructure entirely—building cloud-native, API-driven systems from the ground up. Today, as…
Thermax Seminar at SETAP Explores Industrial Heat Solutions Amid Fuel Uncertainty
Karawang (Indonesia Economic Forum) — Rising gas prices and uncertainty in fuel supply are forcing industries in Indonesia to rethink how they generate heat and steam, prompting growing interest in biomass and thermal efficiency solutions as companies seek more stable and cost-effective energy systems. The…
Rising Fuel Uncertainty Pushes Industries to Rethink Energy Transition at SETAP Seminar
Karawang (Indonesia Economic Forum) — Indonesia Economic Forum, together with Thermax and The Habibie Center, held the SETAP Seminar titled Rethinking Energy Transition for a Volatile World at Asialink Premier Karawang on Thursday (21/5), bringing together industrial stakeholders to discuss how biomass solutions and industrial…