Stories about books and articles. Thoughts on Asia, South Korea and Southeast Asia in particular
Monday, September 1, 2025
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Monday, June 30, 2025
Indonesian islanders lose ground as islets put on sale
Friday, October 18, 2024
Tourism is a tool of soft power
Monday, June 24, 2024
High Time for Digital Cooperation between Korea and Indonesia(5)
Monday, May 9, 2022
High Time for Digital Cooperation between Korea and Indonesia(5)
High Time for Digital Cooperation between Korea and Indonesia
This favorable viewpoint has led to produce thousands of startups and 5 unicorns across the country. Against this background, it may not be too much to say that Indonesia will remain as a critical pillar of the regional digital ecosystem.
As the world's biggest archipelago with 17,000 or so islands, Indonesia has been comprehended to have little choices but to rely upon online or mobile platforms powered by ICT (Information and Communications Technology) to have more people advantaged from the convenience and efficiency of the digital economy.
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
High Time for Digital Cooperation between Korea and Indonesia(6)
High Time for Digital Cooperation between Korea and Indonesia
As the world's biggest archipelago with 17,000 or so islands, Indonesia has been comprehended to have little choices but to rely upon online or mobile platforms powered by ICT (Information and Communications Technology) to have more people advantaged from the convenience and efficiency of the digital economy.
In this regard, starting from the e-commerce field followed by sectors like the co-working space and the online travel, young and ambitious startups have been playing prime roles in taking initiatives to bring digital technology into reality.
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
High Time for Digital Cooperation between Korea and Indonesia(6)
High Time for Digital Cooperation between Korea and Indonesia
As the world’s biggest archipelago with 17,000 or so islands, Indonesia has been comprehended to have little choices but to rely upon online or mobile platforms powered by ICT (Information and Communications Technology) to have more people advantaged from the convenience and efficiency of the digital economy.
In this regard, starting from the e-commerce field followed by sectors like the co-working space and the online travel, young and ambitious startups have been playing prime roles in taking initiatives to bring digital technology into reality.
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
High Time for Digital Cooperation between Korea and Indonesia(6)
High Time for Digital Cooperation between Korea and Indonesia
As the world's biggest archipelago with 17,000 or so islands, Indonesia has been comprehended to have little choices but to rely upon online or mobile platforms powered by ICT (Information and Communications Technology) to have more people advantaged from the convenience and efficiency of the digital economy.
In this regard, starting from the e-commerce field followed by sectors like the co-working space and the online travel, young and ambitious startups have been playing prime roles in taking initiatives to bring digital technology into reality.
Monday, May 31, 2021
High Time for Digital Cooperation between Korea and Indonesia(5)
High Time for Digital Cooperation between Korea and Indonesia
As the world's biggest archipelago with 17,000 or so islands, Indonesia has been comprehended to have little choices but to rely upon online or mobile platforms powered by ICT (Information and Communications Technology) to have more people advantaged from the convenience and efficiency of the digital economy.
In this regard, starting from the e-commerce field followed by sectors like the co-working space and the online travel, young and ambitious startups have been playing prime roles in taking initiatives to bring digital technology into reality.
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Expansion of Mobility Services and Its Impact on the Development of a Cashless Society in Indonesia(7)
Global eyes on startup fever in Indonesia
It seems that Indonesia has caught eyes of the global investment industry more actively than Singapore in the regional competition of startup waves. A growing number of venture capitals and startup incubators sense exceptional business opportunities of Indonesia especially in terms of the market size.
In fact, as the world's biggest archipelago with 17,000 or so islands, Indonesia has little choices but to rely upon online or mobile platforms to have more people advantaged from the convenience and efficiency of the digital economy.
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Global eyes on startup fever in Indonesia(3)
Global eyes on startup fever in Indonesia
It seems that Indonesia has caught eyes of the global investment industry more actively than Singapore in the regional competition of startup waves. A growing number of venture capitals and startup incubators sense exceptional business opportunities of Indonesia especially in terms of the market size.
In fact, as the world's biggest archipelago with 17,000 or so islands, Indonesia has little choices but to rely upon online or mobile platforms to have more people advantaged from the convenience and efficiency of the digital economy.
Friday, July 31, 2020
Expansion of Mobility Services and Its Impact on the Development of a Cashless Society in Indonesia(7)
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Expansion of Mobility Services and Its Impact on the Development of a Cashless Society in Indonesia(7)
It seems that Indonesia has caught eyes of the global investment industry more actively than Singapore in the regional competition of startup waves. A growing number of venture capitals and startup incubators sense exceptional business opportunities of Indonesia especially in terms of the market size.
In fact, as the world's biggest archipelago with 17,000 or so islands, Indonesia has little choices but to rely upon online or mobile platforms to have more people advantaged from the convenience and efficiency of the digital economy.
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Global eyes on startup fever in Indonesia(2)
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Global eyes on startup fever in Indonesia(3)
It seems that Indonesia has caught eyes of the global investment industry more actively than Singapore in the regional competition of startup waves. A growing number of venture capitals and startup incubators sense exceptional business opportunities of Indonesia especially in terms of the market size.
In fact, as the world's biggest archipelago with 17,000 or so islands, Indonesia has little choices but to rely upon online or mobile platforms to have more people advantaged from the convenience and efficiency of the digital economy.
Monday, January 6, 2020
Global eyes on startup fever in Indonesia(2)
As the world’s biggest archipelago with 17,000 or so islands, Indonesia has little choices but to rely upon online or mobile platforms to have more people advantaged from the convenience and efficiency of the digital economy.
Beginning from the e-commerce field followed by sectors like the mobility and the fintech services, young startups have been playing crucial roles in taking initiatives to bring digital technology nationwide.
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Global eyes on startup fever in Indonesia(3)
It seems that Indonesia has caught eyes of the global investment industry more actively than Singapore in the regional competition of startup waves. A growing number of venture capitals and startup incubators sense exceptional business opportunities of Indonesia especially in terms of the market size.
In fact, as the world's biggest archipelago with 17,000 or so islands, Indonesia has little choices but to rely upon online or mobile platforms to have more people advantaged from the convenience and efficiency of the digital economy.












