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Runchise, an Indonesia-based restaurant management and culinary franchise startup, has on Tuesday announced that it has raised new funding of $1 million from the existing investors East Ventures and Genesia Ventures. Runchise said in a statement that with this new funding, the firm’s main focus remains on technological advancement and innovation to enhance restaurants’ profitability. Additionally, it will prioritize investments in branding initiatives and geographical expansion to extend its reach to more cities, empowering more businesses to thrive. “We are glad to receive continuous support from our investors, “We believe this funding serves as a strong vote of confidence toward…
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, on Tuesday (February 20), suggested that Australian-based travel agent Flight Centre Travel Group create tour packages to Indonesia’s five Super Priority Tourism Destinations (DPSP).The Indonesian government has declared five locations as the country’s DPSP, namely Borobudur Temple in Central Java, Lake Toba in North Sumatra, Likupang in North Sulawesi, Mandalika in West Nusa Tenggara, and Labuan Bajo in East Nusa Tenggara.”Flight Centre has yet to offer tour packages to destinations in Indonesia other than Bali. Hence, we would like to encourage the travel agent to devise new tour packages…
July 16, 2024Information hallVulnerability / Infrastructure Security The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday added critical security flaw affecting OSGeo GeoServer GeoTools to its known vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog based on evidence of active operation. GeoServer is it open source software a server written in Java that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. It is a reference implementation of the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) Web Feature Service (WFS) and Web Coverage Service (WCS) standards. Vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-36401 (CVSS score: 9.8), deals with the case of remote code execution that can be run using specially crafted…
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has announced the introduction of a suite of new AI-powered, cloud-based solutions designed to support the sustainable growth of the upstream oil and gas industry in Indonesia. Indosat will provide these solutions through Indosat Business and its subsidiary Lintasarta, which is an information and communication technology provider. The new AI-powered solutions were introduced at a meeting of the Special Task Force for Upstream Oil and Gas Business Activities (SKK Migas) with the SKK Migas KKKS Contractors, held between 12 and 14 June 2024 in Nusa Dua, Bali. The meeting showcased several advanced solutions aimed at enhancing various…
Tanishaa Mukerji’s monsoon diaries look promising. ICYDK: the actress has jetted off to Indonesia for a beach vacation. She has shared a slew of pictures on Instagram from the getaway. And oh my, they are serving pure goals. Tanisha coursed through the blue waters on an exotic cruise, soaking in the soft sun, lying on the lounge, and sipping on a beverage. She hopped onto a speed boat for some water-based adventure. Her travel itinerary also consisted of saying hi to a Komodo Dragon at Labuan Bajo island and offering a glimpse of a cottage resort. Her versatile swimwear collections…
July 16, 2024Information hallNational Security / Data Security Russian security vendor Kaspersky said it is pulling out of the U.S. market nearly a month after the Commerce Department announced a ban on the sale of its software in the country, citing threats to national security. There was news about the closure reported for the first time journalist Kim Zetter. The company is expected to wind down its US operations on July 20, 2024, the same day the ban takes effect. Less than 50 employees are also expected to be laid off in the US “The company has carefully studied and…
Divyendra Singh Jadoun was busy making artificial intelligence-based visual effects and voice clones for film and television in India, when he began getting calls from politicians: could he create AI videos, or deepfakes, for their election campaign?With a hotly-contested local election in his home state of Rajasthan last November, and a national election due by May this year, the opportunity for his company, The Indian Deepfaker, is tremendous. But Jadoun was reluctant.”The technology to create deepfakes is so good now, it can be done almost instantaneously, with very little effort – and people cannot tell if it’s real or fake,”…
Indonesia is set to implement a new visa policy that will allow tourists from 20 countries to enter the country without a visa. Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno announced that the policy is currently being developed and is expected to be finalised before October 2024.The list of countries slated for visa-free entry includes major tourism markets such as India, Australia, China, Japan, the United States, South Korea, France, Germany, Qatar, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates, among others.This move aims to boost international tourism in Indonesia, potentially making it easier for tourists from these countries to enter Indonesia. The…
Jakarta. The Indonesian government will introduce an integrated app for citizens to access its services, a senior official said on Monday. Called INA Digital, the super app is being developed by 400 local digital talents under a project named GovTech Indonesia, according to State-Owned Enterprise Minister Erick Thohir. “Today we have the confidence to begin our first step in developing a technology-based governance system. We will ensure that the app is user-friendly and easily accessible for all people without unnecessary complications,” Erick said during the project launch ceremony at the State Palace in Jakarta, in the presence of President Joko Widodo.…
SINGAPORE – Webuy Global Ltd (NASDAQ: WBUY), a Southeast Asian e-commerce retailer, announced today the expansion of its business model with the introduction of a travel service in Indonesia. The company seeks to capitalize on the growing middle class in Indonesia, which the World Bank projects will make up 80% of the population by 2045. The new travel service aims to meet the increasing demand for high-quality travel experiences among Indonesian consumers. Webuy’s approach includes the Mitra Referral Program, designed to simplify the connection between potential travelers and the company’s services. The program also offers benefits to travel agents, providing…