Indonesia

Philippines’ digital economy hits 2.5% of GDP: ADB
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10 August, 2026

Philippines’ digital economy hits 2.5% of GDP: ADB

The Philippines trails Asia's digital economy leaders, said ADB, while WSFS reports growing digital wallet adoption and debit-first spending in...
Digital wallets capture 65% of APAC payments market in 2025
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2 June, 2026

Digital wallets capture 65% of APAC payments market in 2025

Digital wallets dominate APAC payments with 65.12% market share by 2025, driven by contactless tech and seamless payment solutions in...
Amazon’s AI, cloud push in Southeast Asia to top $33B by 2039
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29 May, 2026

Amazon’s AI, cloud push in Southeast Asia to top $33B by 2039

Southeast Asia is rapidly advancing in AI and cloud investments, with Amazon planning $33B in growth across Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore,...
Indonesia blocks Polymarket as part of online gambling crackdown
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28 May, 2026

Indonesia blocks Polymarket as part of online gambling crackdown

Indonesia's Ministry of Communication blocks Polymarket amid a broader crackdown on online gambling, citing legal concerns.
AI scam wave exposes gaps in Indonesia’s tech readiness
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6 March, 2026

AI scam wave exposes gaps in Indonesia’s tech readiness

With over 400,000 complaints of digital fraud by the end of 2025, Mafindo comes up with strategic policies to help...
The Philippines bans Grok, following Indonesia and Malaysia
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22 January, 2026

The Philippines bans Grok, following Indonesia and Malaysia

The Philippines joins Malaysia and Indonesia in banning AI chatbot Grok amid rising concerns over deepfake misuse and non-consensual images.