Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Indonesia, updated continuously by our newsroom.
The company reported double-digit revenue growth and continued to outperform the industry with substantial improvements, as evidenced by key financial indicators. During the first nine months of 2024 (9M24), Indosat generated total revenues of IDR 41,812…
Indonesia has blocked Apple from selling the iPhone 16 in the country but still allows travelers to bring it in for personal use. The iPhone 16, released in September, is not permitted for domestic sale because PT Apple Indonesia has yet to meet the country’s…
Chinese discount shopping site Temu has entered Vietnam and Brunei after facing a ban in Indonesia. But its entry into Vietnam was rushed, seeing as the Temu website in the country was initially only available in English. It also only accepts payments through…
The goal of this initiative is to prepare Indonesia’s digital talents to support the country’s transformation into a global hub for AI and automation talent. As part of this collaboration, UiPath will enhance Indosat’s IDCamp curriculum by incorporating…
This makes Telkomsel the second telecom company in the country to adopt this biometric technology. On Friday, Telkomsel announced that it is trialing facial recognition in its customer service portal, GraPARI Online, and the MyGraPARI app. The facial scan…
By using Circles’ Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform and products, Telkomsel aims to offer advanced digital services and adopt new technologies quickly. These tools will improve the customer experience by providing better digital interactions and creating…
Vikram Sinha, President Director and CEO of Indosat, emphasized the importance of personal data security in building customer trust. He stated that while their mission is to connect and empower every Indonesian through digital technology, they are also…
Flash Coffee is expanding its footprint in Indonesia, with new store openings planned across Jakarta and Bandung and the rollout of new food and beverage offerings. The coffee chain said each outlet offers a larger space with a sit-and-stay design to…
Chinese lifestyle brand Miniso has launched its flagship store in Jakarta, Indonesia, marking the brand’s largest store globally. Located inside the Central Park Mall, the 2941sqm store is designed with the concept of a Dream Castle Park. There are eight…
Indonesian Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi is encouraging more people to embrace electric vehicles (EVs) in their lives as the country wishes to boost its e-mobility adoption. However, the minister admitted that convincing people to use EVs could be…
J&T Global Express Limited a global logistics service provider, announced its 2024 interim results for the first half of 2024. In the first half of the year, J&T’s revenue reached US$4.86 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 20.6%. Revenue of…
Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines (SIA) received the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore’s (CCCS) approval of their commercial joint venture agreement. With this approval, the airlines will be able to deepen their strategic partnership on a…
Indonesia’s antitrust agency on Wednesday said in a statement that e-commerce firm Shopee had admitted to having violated a monopoly rule for its courier service in Indonesia. The agency also said Shopee has agreed to make adjustments to its operating…
Indonesian coffee chain Tomoro Coffee has announced a US$10 million investment to expand its presence in the Philippines. According to World Coffee Portal, Tomoro Coffee aims to establish 100 stores in the country by the end of this year. The first Tomoro…
Liverpool FC has signed a new retail agreement in Indonesia to strengthen its presence in Asia. The English Premier League team will collaborate with PT Kanmo Weston Retailindo, a joint venture between its Singapore retail partner Weston Corporation and the…
Garuda Indonesia (GA) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) today committed to deepen their commercial partnership, with the aim of offering reciprocal benefits for their frequent flyer programme members, and to explore revenue sharing arrangements for flights between…
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