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A Gojek rider makes a delivery in Surabaya

23 Nov 2022

The State of Indonesia’s Digital Economy in 2022

Siwage Dharma Negara|Astrid Meilasari-Sugiana

This Long Read examines how the digital sector has transformed Indonesia’s economy during the pandemic. It analyses changes in consumer behaviour and assesses the prospects for sustainable growth for various digital services segments.

26 Aug 2022

The Media Landscape in Indonesia: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same

Sofie Syarief

The emergence of digital media has not resulted in more diversity in ownership control and editorial content in Indonesia’s media industry. The capital-intensive nature of the industry means that large media groups have become larger by expanding into multiplatform media. In addition, many new digital media outlets need to be backed by conglomerates to be sustainable and significant.

Digitalisation Indonesia Media

28 Jul 2022

Promoting Inclusive Growth with Digital Identification in ASEAN

Sithanonxay Suvannaphakdy

Digital identification could be a silver bullet to increase tax revenues for ASEAN governments while pulling the region’s poorest out of poverty by redistributing wealth.

ASEAN Digitalisation

26 Jul 2022

Digital Transformation under Indonesia’s G20 Presidency: What can it Deliver?

Lili Yan Ing|Titik Anas|Maria Monica Wihardja

Indonesia’s G20 presidency has committed to take action in the three priority areas of digital transformation, global health infrastructure and energy transition. But the war in Ukraine threatens to overshadow the agenda. The G20 may have to be satisfied with lowest common denominator agreements, though Indonesia clearly aspires for more.

Digitalisation G20 Indonesia Technology

19 Jul 2022

Enhancing ASEAN Access to Finance with Digital Banknote

Sithanonxay Suvannaphakdy

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) form an integral part of ASEAN economies, but they have not been able to access sufficient financial resources to unlock their growth potential.

ASEAN Digitalisation Economic Development Monetary Policy

12 Jul 2022

Booster Shot? Pao Tang Digital Payment and Thailand’s Domestic Consumption

Kanpunnarin Amphunan|Kevin Zhang|Fanzura Banu

Digital payment apps, while facilitating ease of consumption, do not tackle the fundamental issue: limited disposable income of Thais, particularly among those in lower-income groups.

COVID-19 Digitalisation Monetary Policy Thai Economy Thailand

27 Jun 2022

Thailand’s Digital Divide: Leave No One Behind

Alexandra Dalferro

Thailand has a developed Internet and digital infrastructure which has helped many Thais tide through the privations of Covid-19. But more can be done to extend such services to more Thais, particularly those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

Digitalisation Infrastructure Thai Economy Thailand

17 Jun 2022

The Metaverse and the Importance of Personal Data Protection in Southeast Asia

Albert Jehoshua Rapha

Before Southeast Asia embraces wholesale the advent of the 'Metaverse', it is a matter of urgency for the authorities to address the current shortfalls in the protection of their citizens' personal data.

Data Security Digitalisation Technology

14 Jun 2022

Southeast Asia Should Confront Threat of Economic Espionage

Gatra Priyandita

China is known for using cyber weapons to pursue geostrategic goals. In recent years, entities linked to the Chinese state have carried out alleged economic espionage of commercial firms in Southeast Asia.

Cyber Security Digitalisation Diplomacy