Apple iPhone 16 BANNED in Indonesia
Just a few days ago, Indonesia announced that the iPhone 16 and the Apple Watch Series 10 were banned from sale in Indonesia. This is due to Apple not meeting Read More …
Category: Media and Technology
Temu vs. Indonesia: Balancing Affordable E-Commerce with Local Market Protection
Whether you’ve used the platform or not, Temu is widely known for its product’s affordability. Temu is an e-commerce platform founded in Boston, Massachusetts but is owned by PDD Holdings, Read More …
China’s New Submarine Technology Intensifies the Shore Border Disputes with Southeast Asian Countries
In the summer, Thomas Shugart, a former U.S. submarine officer and senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security China, first drew attention to unusual activity occurring at Read More …
Singapore: The Key Player of Economic Growth in Southeast Asia
Singapore plays a crucial role in driving the rapid economic growth of Southeast Asia. It provides extensive opportunities for manufacturing, particularly in advanced infrastructure and logistics, thanks to its world-class Read More …
US Typhon missile system remains in Phillippines
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/20/us-keeps-missile-system-in-philippines-as-china-tensions-rise.html According to an article from CNBC, The U.S. has no current plans to withdraw its Typhon missile system from the Philippines, despite Chinese and Russian objections. Initially brought Read More …
AI Frontiers: ASEAN’s Balancing Act Between Innovation and Regulation
Southeast Asian nations are adopting a business-friendly approach to AI regulation, diverging from the EU’s push for globally harmonized rules. A confidential draft of ASEAN’s “guide to AI ethics and governance” reviewed by Reuters is more culturally sensitive and less stringent than the EU’s framework. This approach accommodates the region’s diverse rules on censorship and public content, making it more appealing to tech companies like Meta, IBM, and Google. The ASEAN guide, which is voluntary, aims to encourage innovation while providing ‘guardrails’ for safer AI.
Whoosh! Indonesia’s First High-Speed Railway Fast Tracking the Country Towards Economic Growth (or Decline)
Indonesia’s first high-speed railway, appropriately named “Whoosh” (which stands for “Waktu Hemat, Operasi Optimal, Sistem Handal” which translates to “Timesaving, Optimal Operation, Reliable System”) has just been inaugurated last week, Read More …
The Expansion of ASEAN’s Largest Floating Solar Power Plant
Masdar and PLN NP agree to triple the size of ASEAN’s largest floating solar plant, By Stephen White Masdar, the UAE’s leading clean energy company, and its collaborator, PLN Nusantara Read More …
“Indonesia Bans E-Commerce Transactions on Social Media”
“Indonesia Bans E-Commerce Transactions on Social Media” by Dewi Kurniawati and Stanley Widianto (The Star) This article covers the banning and regulation of e-commerce on social media platforms in Indonesia; Read More …
US Solar Trade: What the Commerce Department’s Decision Means
In a world increasingly reliant on renewable energy, the recent moves by the US Department of Commerce have shaken the solar industry. They’ve given the green light to solar cell Read More …