Indonesia

Tencent Cloud partners Allo Bank to boost digital banking in Indonesia

Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of China-based tech company Tencent, has on Wednesday announced its collaboration with Allo Bank, Indonesia’s largest digital banking platform, to enhance digital banking in the country.

New report by AC Ventures, AEML reveals promising outlook for electric vehicles in Indonesia

New Report by Indonesia's early-stage venture capital firm AC Ventures and and the Electric Mobility Ecosystem Association (AEML) has revealed a promising outlook for electric vehicles (EV) in Indonesia.

Indonesia’s fintech P2P lending market share surges by 28 percent in six months, says YouGov

Despite the economic challenges faced post-pandemic, Indonesia has seen a 28 percent growth in the market share of peer to peer (P2P) lending in just 6 months, YouGov's study showed on Monday. The study further solidifies the position of fintech in Indonesia, particularly P2P lending, as an attractive investment instrument for the public.

Indonesia’s Baskit secures $3.3M seed round to digitize distribution infrastructure for SMEs

Baskit plans to utilize the newly-raised funds to expedite its tech roadmap and extend its reach within #Indonesia. "Our goal is to harmonize the #supplychain, embracing transformative technologies while respecting traditional norms," says Baskit's CEO, Yann Schuermans. "To achieve this, we are developing cutting-edge tools that will be both functional and…

IFC invests $500M in Bank BTPN to strengthen climate action and boost inclusive development in Indonesia

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, will invest up to $500 million in Indonesian lender PT Bank BTPN Tbk (BTPN), comprising a social bond and a green bond issuance.

Indonesia’s Slice closes $645,000 seed round led by Intudo Ventures and Arise

Slice Group, an Indonesian developer of creator management tools for the creator economy, has on Wednesday announced the completion of a $645,000 seed round of financing led by Intudo Ventures and Arise.

GoTo-backed Go-Ventures rebrands as Argor; raises $240M

GoTo-backed investment firm Go-Ventures has rebranded as Argor Capital Management Pte. Ltd. (Argor) and closed its second flagship venture fund at $240 million.

Indonesian B2B payments orchestrator Durianpay eyes expansion following five times TPV growth

Indonesian business to business (B2B) payments orchestrator Durianpay has announced its plans for further expansion following a remarkable financial performance in the first half of 2023. The firm reported a five times year on year growth in total processing value (TPV) since 2022 and a positive gross margin since its first year of operating.

Paywatch partners KB Bukopin to empower Indonesian workers with bank-backed EWA service

Paywatch, a Singapore-based earned wage access (EWA), has partnered with Bank KB Bukopin, to launch the first bank-backed EWA service in Indonesia, aimed at promoting greater financial inclusion and improving the financial well-being of employees.

BYD outbids Tesla to power Indonesian Blue Bird taxis – report

Bluebird is committed to using 10 percent of electric vehicles by 2030, according to its latest annual report.