Bandhan Beyond Borders: What Should Indonesia and India Carry Next?
by Shinta W. Kamdani – Chairperson of Asosiasi Pengusaha Indonesia (APINDO) Long before supply chains connected our factories and investment linked our economies, the Indian Ocean carried something far more enduring between Indonesia and India, trust. Merchant vessels crossed its monsoon winds with spices, textiles,…
Learning from India’s ONDC: Unlocking New Business Models for Indonesia’s Digital Economy
by Dr Bayu Prawira Hie When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Indonesia in early July 2026, discussions will naturally focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, defense, energy, and geopolitical partnerships. These are important agendas that reflect the growing strategic…
Indonesia Open Network (ION) is Accelerating Indonesia’s Next Generation Digital Public Infrastructure, with Support from Google.org
JAKARTA, July 9, 2026 — Indonesia is taking a major step toward transforming its digital economy through the Indonesia Open Network (ION), a national Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) initiative that is creating an interoperable digital commerce ecosystem where Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), farmers,…
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 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…