Internet connectivity remains a major challenge in Indonesia. In 2020, Communications and Information Ministry’s informatics director general Ahmad M. Ramli said there were 12,500 villages across Indonesia with no 4G connection.

The Finance Ministry has launched its latest retail government bond series ORI-019 to the public. The government has appointed state-owned lender Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) as its partner lender to distribute the new ORI series from Jan. 25 to Feb. 18.

State-owned telecommunications company Telkomsel and homegrown superapp Gojek have continued to work hand-in-hand to empower micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia through the maximum use of technology since the two parties announced their partnership in 2020.

Indonesia’s small businesses, which employ the overwhelming majority of the national labor force and contribute around 60 percent to the country’s economy, have been battered by the

The COVID-19 pandemic has opened up an unexpected opportunity in digitalization as more local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) go online than before, but the lack of internet infrastructure in parts of Indonesia has made it difficult for some businesses to bounce back.

Recently, a social media account post by a leading Indonesian food company sparked lively discussion among netizens, not because it created controversy but due to its commitment to its consumers’ health amid the highly stressful time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to official data, MSMEs account for 60 percent of Indonesia’s gross domestic product (GDP) and 97 percent of the country’s workforce.

Taiwanese hardware company Acer has just joined forces with German-based Porsche Design, the subsidiary of luxury automotive brand Porsche AG to roll out its Porsche Design Acer Book RS.

Early 2021 was one of the most hectic months in recent times for natural disasters in Indonesia, with earthquakes hitting West Sulawesi, (Mamuju and Majene), floods in South Kalimantan and North Sulawesi (Manado and its surrounding areas) and landslides in Sumedang, West Java

Entering 2021, PT Indosat Tbk, (Indosat Ooredoo), Indonesia’s leading digital telecommunications provider, reinforces its commitments to maintaining momentum for sustainable growth performance, which the company maintained for the last several quarters in 2020. Indosat Ooredoo will go ahead with its initiatives that the company took previously.

While the digital adoption in Indonesia continues to accelerate, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the fast-tracking has posed a challenge for lenders, especially when it comes to real-time and updated data sources related to online transactions.

It has been acknowledged that the food systems in Indonesia are not delivering as expected and some form of transformative change is required.

Big data has not fulfilled the grand promises it has seemingly made in Indonesia.

AIA, a leading and trusted life insurance company in Indonesia officially launched AIA Vitality, a breakthrough health and wellness program to be linked to AIA’s core life protection service in Indonesia.

Given the crucial role that micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play in growing the Indonesian economy, PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (BRI) will keep focusing on MSMEs in 2021.

As the year winds down to a close, both the domestic tourist industry and travelers have found ways to navigate the Covid-19 travel restrictions and testing policies.

Tourism is one of the sectors the Banyuwangi regency government is pushing to thrive to help restore an economy hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bank Rakyat Indonesia (IDX: BBRI) has announced that it  received approval from the Financial Services Authority (OJK) and Bank Indonesia (BI) to accept and process Alipay wallet transactions in Indonesia as acquirer.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has provided a US$50 million financial injection to PT KB Finansia Multi Finance (KBFMF), which is well known for the brand KreditPlus.

With the world still coping with the COVID-19 pandemic, the work-from-home mode has been making a big push. It is believed to remain preferable even after the pandemic is over due to its unprecedented advantages.

Several months ago, the National Basketball Association (NBA) was forced to suspend the 2019/2020 season due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, which has infected several of its players.

Optimism in achieving the oil production target of 1 million barrels of oil per day (BOPD) and 12 billion cubic standard feed of gas per day (BSCFD) in 2030 has increased and strengthened following the implementation of the 2020 International Convention on Indonesian Upstream Oil and Gas (IOG 2020) on 2-4 December 2020

Fast food restaurant Taco Bell has finally arrived in Jakarta, bringing with it the bold flavors of Mexican-inspired foods that have elevated its renown around the world, crafted with fresh ingredients that are mostly sourced locally.

A lot of people do not understand how they can use copyright law to protect their intellectual property.

The ongoing pandemic may have caused the 125th anniversary celebration to be held virtually, but the festive mood on Dec. 16 palpably carried a message about the corporate resilience Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) has shown during the difficult times and its pledge to deliver the best to the nation.

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