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Indonesian Minister Urges Investors to Keep Faith in Startup Ecosystem
Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid, urged investors to maintain confidence in the country’s startup ecosystem despite recent setbacks and sluggish funding. Speaking at the Tech in Asia conference in Jakarta, she highlighted the strong growth of Indonesia’s tech sector, citing a 26% rise in the Jakarta…
Indonesia, South Africa Warm Up Ties Ahead of G20 Summit
Indonesia and South Africa have reinforced their historic partnership, emphasizing the need for stronger cooperation to address today’s complex geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges. Leaders from both countries highlighted their shared legacy of struggle against injustice and underscored the importance of collaboration ahead of the upcoming G20 Summit. This renewed partnership…
Indonesia to Create 2 Million Tech Entrepreneurs through Garuda Spark
The Ministry of Communication and Digital (Kemkomdigi) is launching Garuda Spark, a digital innovation ecosystem aimed at developing two million technology-based entrepreneurs across Indonesia. Minister Meutya Hafid emphasized that this initiative supports President Prabowo's vision to extend technological progress beyond major cities, empowering local economies nationwide. Garuda Spark serves as…
Indonesia’s Agricultural Exports Surge 38.25% in Early 2025: Minister
In the first eight months of 2025, Indonesia recorded a substantial increase in agricultural exports, rising by 38.5% to reach USD 4.57 billion, according to Budi Santoso, the Trade Minister. This growth contrasts with exports of USD 3.30 billion during the same period in 2024. The minister highlighted that such…
