Indonesia names 2 startup founders as presidential special staffs, following gojek CEO’s appointment as minister

Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo today announced the appointment of 12 of...


Asia Pacific markets see a significant jump in women entrepreneurs: Mastercard study

Mastercard today revealed the third edition of its Mastercard Index of Women...


Tokocrypto becomes Indonesian government-approved crypto exchange platform, allowing a safer transaction

Tokocrypto, a cryptocurrency exchange platform, announces that it has become a...


Mandiri Capital to debut externally-sourced fund, aims to raise US$100M

Mandiri Capital Indonesia (MCI), the corporate venture capital (CVC) arm of...


Southeast Asia tuning in: These 7 music-focussed startups give local music scene a chance against the mainstream

We’ve known and used Spotify, Apple Music, Tencent-owned JOOX, and its...


Indonesian edtech startup HarukaEDU secures Series C funding led by American global trading firm SIG, expanding into B2B services

HarukaEDU, Indonesia-based edtech startup, announces that it has raised Series C...


Meet the VCs: Why BRI Ventures puts emphasis on creating value over valuation

In mid-2019, Indonesian state-owned Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) made headline...


Today’s top tech news: Jakarta to regulate the use of e-scooters, Alibaba announces share sale in Hong Kong

Jakarta to ban e-scooters following the death of two young boys in an accident-...


Indonesia promotes nationwide university-based incubators, strengthens focus on rural areas

As part of its effort to support the national startup ecosystem, the Indonesian...


Fintech startup KoinWorks acquihires Yogyakarta-based software engineering firm, adding more talents to its hundreds headcounts

KoinWorks, Indonesian P2P lending startup, reportedly has acquihired a local...