April 1, 2025
How I Built a Billion-Dollar Coffee Company: Kopi Kenangan
Edward Tirtanata grew Kopi Kenangan from one 2017 Indonesian stall to 850+ locations by offering affordable quality and
February 24, 2024
The Carbon Price Wave: Shifting Toward Greener Economics
Carbon pricing now covers nearly a quarter of global emissions, from Indonesia's first market to the EU's carbon border
February 16, 2024
Xendit: The Fintech Journey in Southeast Asia
Founded in 2016 by Moses Lo and Tessa Wijaya, Xendit pivoted from a Venmo-style app to a B2B payment system, growing pas
February 2, 2024
TikTok's E-Commerce Deal With GoTo in Indonesia
Facing an Indonesian crackdown, TikTok invested in GoTo's Tokopedia to revive its e-commerce arm, gain logistics, and ea
January 14, 2024
Bali's Second Home Visa: Paradise or Strategic Move?
Indonesia's Second Home Visa lets wealthy foreigners with $130,000 in the bank live and work in Bali for up to 10 years
October 31, 2023
GoTo: The Indonesian Tech Giant You Need to Know
Formed by merging Gojek and Tokopedia, GoTo is a super app blending ride-hailing and e-commerce at the heart of Southeas
October 31, 2023
Ula: Digitizing Indonesia's Warung Shops With Bezos Backing
Founded in 2020 and backed by Bezos and Tencent, Ula modernizes Indonesia's warung kiosks with inventory, logistics, and
October 31, 2023
Social Bella: The Beauty Empire That Defied Pandemic Odds
Founded on $13,000 to fight counterfeit beauty products, Indonesia's Social Bella expanded physical stores during the pa
October 31, 2023
Bukalapak: The Indonesian Unicorn Digitizing Warungs
Founded in 2010 with $5, Bukalapak's Mitra service helps Indonesia's tiny 'warung' shops add online bill pay and service
October 17, 2023
Why 7-Eleven's Indonesian Adventure Was a Bust
7-Eleven became a trendy Jakarta hangout but flopped as patrons lingered buying little, while Indomaret and Alfamart's t