FeaturedTechnologyRide-hailing giant Grab mulls US listing in 2021Pritam BordoloiJanuary 19, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 19, 2021 It is reported that Grab could raise around $2 bn in its IPO... Read more
BankingFeaturedStanChart and Bukalapak to launch digital banking servicesPritam BordoloiJanuary 15, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 15, 2021 The partnership aims to bring innovation in financial and ecommerce services... Read more
EconomyFeaturedCovid-19 vaccine to support Indonesia’s economic recovery: PresidentPritam BordoloiJanuary 13, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 13, 2021 Indonesia’s Minister of Health said nearly 1.5 mn medical workers would be inoculated by February... Read more
FeaturedFintechIndonesia’s Finantier raises funds for tech upgradationInternational Finance Business DeskNovember 23, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskNovember 23, 2020 Finantier collects datasets from various banks and financial institutions, enriches the data and passes them to third parties through API... Read more
AviationFeaturedFounders of Indonesia’s Lion Air plan to launch a new airlinePritam BordoloiOctober 1, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiOctober 1, 2020 Reportedly, the new airline is a project undertaken by Lion’s founders including Rusdi Kirana... Read more
CurrencyFeaturedIndonesia, Japan develop interbank trading of yen and rupiahInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 22, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 22, 2020 The move will help to strengthen bilateral trade and investment... Read more
FintechRide-hailing giant Gojek acquires majority stake in Vietnamese fintech WePayPritam BordoloiSeptember 14, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 14, 2020 Through the deal, Gojek expects to secure a ewallet licence in Vietnam... Read more
LogisticsIndonesian logistics startup Waresix closes $100 mn funding roundPritam BordoloiSeptember 10, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 10, 2020 Participating investors include Softbank Ventures Asia and Indonesian conglomerate Emtek... Read more
Real EstateSoutheast Asia’s leading proptech PropertyGuru secures $220 mn fundingPritam BordoloiSeptember 9, 2020September 9, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 9, 2020September 9, 2020 The company will use the funds to expand in Southeast Asia... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingIndonesia requires $47 bn for port developmentInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 2, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 2, 2020 The investment requirement to develop ports from Sumatra to Papua is based on the master plan for national ports... Read more