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Citilink recruits 70 new pilots for business expansion

Mei Ling Tan September 6, 2016

Low-cost carrier Citilink, a subsidiary of national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, recruited 70 candidate pilots to boost the company’s business expansion after a three-month enrollment process from June to August…

Indonesia asks Alibaba’s Jack Ma to advise its e-commerce development

Mei Ling Tan September 6, 2016

Indonesia has asked the chairman of China’s Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, Jack Ma, to act as adviser in the development of the Southeast Asian country’s nascent e-commerce industry, according to…

Millennials to Decide Future of TV in Indonesia

Mei Ling Tan September 6, 2016

As of 2016, according to the Central Statistics Agency’s estimations, Indonesian millennials — born between the 1980s and early 2000s — make up about 41 percent of the 258.8 million population. “The future…

Mobile and Internet Usage Propels Southeast Asia’s Retail Ecommerce Sector

Mei Ling Tan September 6, 2016

Southeast Asia has all the ingredients for a promising ecommerce market—rising internet and mobile penetration, a growing middle class with greater discretionary spending, and an increasing supply of digital platforms.…

July Sees Record-high Tourist Arrivals to Indonesia

Mei Ling Tan September 6, 2016

The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) recorded 1.03 million foreign tourist arrivals to Indonesia in July 2016. The number represents a 17.67-percent year-on-year increase from July 2015. Compared to June 2016,…

Video to account for 75% of 4G traffic by 2020

Mei Ling Tan September 6, 2016

By 2020, mobile video usage will have increased to about 75% of total 4G traffic, from 15% in 2016, according to Huawei and Ovum. A paper from the companies predicts…

Australia may require mobile network sharing

Mei Ling Tan September 6, 2016

Australian competition regulator ACCC has launched an inquiry into whether to mandate the establishment of a wholesale mobile roaming service, particularly in regional areas. The regulator is considering declaring a…

Samsung issues recall over exploding Note7s

Mei Ling Tan September 6, 2016

Samsung plans to conduct a global recall of its Galaxy Note7 following reports that the device can overheat and even explode due to a faulty battery. The company announced it…

Pizza Hut Malaysia parent to relist

Mei Ling Tan September 6, 2016

QSR Brands, parent of Pizza Hut Malaysia, plans to relist, raising more than US$400 million. The company is Malaysia’s largest fast food operator with more than 450 Pizza Hut restaurants…

Bank Indonesia to launch national payment gateway

Mei Ling Tan September 6, 2016

Bank Indonesia will soon issue a new policy in payment system — “National Payment Gateway” (NPG) — to prevent outflow of fund in the “e-commerce” transactions that will help redress…

Jakarta’s tax amnesty gets a rich boost

Mei Ling Tan September 6, 2016

Two of Indonesia’s wealthiest men say they will participate in a government-led tax amnesty to clear their past omissions, boosting the scheme’s credibility. Mr James Riady, the son of Lippo…

IBDExpo 2016, a Gateway to the Business Opportunity in Indonesia

Mei Ling Tan September 6, 2016

The Minisitry of State Owned Enterprise of Republic of Indonesia (MSOE), announced on Friday that it will hold Indonesia Business and Development Expo (IBDExpo) 2016 on September 8-11, 2016 in…

Foodpanda India looking to raise $50m

Mei Ling Tan September 5, 2016

Rocket Internet-backed Foodpanda India, which last year faced allegations of internal fraud and misappropriation of funds, is reported to be raising fresh capital. It has mandated Mumbai-based mid-market investment bank…

Indonesia leading charge, says Asia Luxury Index

Mei Ling Tan September 5, 2016

Indonesians have become Asia’s foremost online buyers of luxury goods, according to the latest Asia Luxury Index. Amid difficult economic conditions, online sales of luxury goods in Indonesia have grown…

Report predicts $25b in eCommerce revenues

Mei Ling Tan September 5, 2016

Southeast Asia eCommerce revenues are projected to exceed US$25 billion by 2020, according to new research by growth partnership company Frost & Sullivan. Despite acquisitions, market exits and many online…

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