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Indonesian boutique AVYA Law Firm has hired Dessy Tampi as a new partner to lead its Innovation & Technology Practice Group. Tampi brings over five years of legal experience, with expertise in public administration, bankruptcy, and intellectual property law. In her new role, Tampi will focus on the intersection of law and technology, covering areas such as data protection, artificial intelligence, blockchain, smart contracts, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). She will also structure complex startup investment models and advise on strategic corporate actions for tech companies. Tampi’s prior employers include Indonesia’s Ministry of Law and Human Rights and law firm…
he Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry aims to attract 1.5 million tourists from China this year, around double last year’s figure.”International flights to Indonesia are key to increasing the number of international tourists to the country, especially airlines from mainland China and the Macao Special Administrative Region that have [reopened] several direct flights to Indonesia from 2023 to 2024,” said East Asian Tourism Marketing head Adila Chaerman of the ministry’s Regional Marketing Bureau, as quoted by Antara on Friday. Among the 12 Chinese airliners that have reopened direct flights to Indonesia are China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines,…
ndonesia is one step closer to reshaping its technological landscape and cementing a place at the forefront of the global artificial intelligence (AI) revolution with a historic collaboration between one of the country’s leading telecommunications companies and technology giant NVIDIA.Setting the stage for a new era of innovation and digitalization, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison group, represented by CEO and President Director Vikram Sinha, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with NVIDIA Senior Vice President of Telecom Ronnie Vasishta at the Mobile World Congress 2024 Barcelona. Following the signing, Vikram said the collaboration marks a pivotal moment in Indonesia’s journey towards becoming…
Indonesia is exploring the possibility of providing visa-free entry to citizens of 20 nations, a list that may include countries such as the United States, China, Australia, India, South Korea, Germany, the United Kingdom, and France.The objective behind this initiative, as announced by Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno on Thursday, is to stimulate tourism and bolster the nation’s economy. The government aims to finalise the selection of countries eligible for this visa waiver within the next month, aligning with the president’s directive to explore measures that can enhance economic growth, promote tourism, and attract investments, as reported by Reuters. As the…
ByteDance Ltd.’s TikTok has struck an agreement to invest in a unit of Indonesia’s GoTo Group and cooperate on an online shopping service, pioneering a template for e-commerce beyond Southeast Asia’s biggest economy.The Chinese-owned video service has agreed broadly to work with GoTo’s Tokopedia across several areas rather than compete directly with the Indonesian platform, people familiar with the pact said. The pair aim to announce details of that tie-up as soon as next week, the people said, asking not to be identified disclosing a deal before it’s formalized. Source link
Indonesia has launched a new five-year multiple-entry visa for tourists and visitors on business. The Directorate General of Immigration announcing the launch, said that the extended validity will make travel to Indonesia more affordable.Under the new visa, holders can stay in Indonesia for up to 60 days per visit. However, the announcement did not specify the time frame within which the 60 days must be used.Also ReadThe visa fee for this five-year multiple-entry option is set at $972 (IDR 15,000,000), and payment is required to be made online. Holders of this visa will have the flexibility to explore the country,…
Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto delivered eight H225M heavy transport helicopters, developed jointly by PTDI and Airbus Helicopters, France. Source: Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia In a Bogor city, Indonesia’s Atang Sendjaja airstrip event, Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto officially delivered eight H225M heavy transport helicopters, a collaborative effort between PTDI and Airbus Helicopters, France. The ceremony also inaugurated the region’s most advanced full-flight simulator. The helicopters offer features for diverse missions, including special operations, search and rescue, medical evacuation, maritime surveillance, and aerial fire support. Indonesia has been looking to boost its fleet to eventually replace…
Indonesia sets a lofty 2024 tourism target of 14 million visitors, with Bali as the centerpiece, emphasizing green tourism and culinary attractions to boost its global travel appeal. As 2023 draws to a close, Indonesia is preparing for a landmark year in 2024, with tourism at the forefront of its economic agenda. The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, led by Minister Sandiaga Uno, is setting ambitious targets to elevate Indonesia’s status as a premier global destination, particularly emphasizing Bali’s role. Bali: The Crown Jewel of Indonesian Tourism Bali, Indonesia’s most popular vacation spot, continues to surpass tourism expectations. In…
Just over half of Indonesian businesses reported experiencing a cyber incident (52%), which is under the APAC average of 59%. As represented across the APAC region, data loss in Indonesia is the primary concern (82%). This is followed by 70% of Indonesian organizations being concerned about reputational damage, the highest across APAC. Although data loss is the greatest concern, the most significant reported impact was business interruption, cited by 62% of respondents. Indonesian businesses were the least likely to cite financial costs as an impact of cyberattacks (13%). Compared with the rest of the markets, above half of the Indonesian…
rtificial intelligence (AI), specifically the generative kind, is perhaps the most obvious, inarguable global tech trend to watch for in 2024. But how will this play out exactly, especially in Indonesia?For one thing, do not count on a local equivalent of OpenAI’s ChatGPT rising in 2024. “In order to do something like OpenAI, you need massive resources,” said Roderick Purwana, managing partner at Indonesia-focused venture capital firm East Ventures—best known as the firm behind the first cheques of Traveloka and Tokopedia. He proceeded to list off requirements like having large enough datasets, strong enough computing power and the world’s most…