Indonesian SMEs
Indonesia announces e-commerce roadmap as part of Jokowi’s newest economic reform package
Indonesian President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo put forward the 14th economic reform package, a presidential decree on the long-awaited e-commerce roadmap on Nov 10.
Jokowi: Digital economy vision is about helping the underprivileged
The country’s e-commerce and digital momentum should be directed at helping grow the economy in rural Indonesia, said President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo, who promised to hasten the process.
Cloud strategy: From nightmare to finally paying dividends
After suffering in the early years, Malaysian-based business software maker Authentic Venture Sdn Bhd is starting to enjoy the benefits of its cloud strategy.
MatahariMall.com aims to be the ‘Alibaba’ of Indonesia
Backed by a US$500-million investment commitment from one of Indonesia’s biggest conglomerates, Lippo Group, MatahariMall.com believes it is on the right path to becoming the biggest e-commerce player in the country.
Week in Review: Garuda a digital catalyst for Indonesia?
Garuda Indonesia aims to be a full digital airline by 2020. Karamjit Singh talks about the possible ripple effect this can have on other state-owned enterprises and even SMEs. Meanwhile, GrabTaxi’s new R&D centre in Seattle has him pondering as well.
How digital fuelled Baba Rafi’s globalisation
Hendy Setiono built his Baba Rafi business from a single kebab stall to an international franchise, and digital is fuelling it all.
Indonesian SMEs Part III: Views from the ground
Indonesian SMEs have heard the call to go digital, but heeding it is an entirely different matter, reports Masyitha Baziad.
Indonesian SMEs Part II: Lack of data, coordination and will
Indonesia recognises the value of SMEs, and is intent on developing and boosting the sector via technology adoption and digitalisation, but these aspirations face on-going challenges, writes Masyitha Baziad in this second of three parts.
