#Information Technology
UAE–Indonesia economic ties strengthen with investments exceeding US$14 B
The United Arab Emirates has invested more than US$14 billion (Rp233 trillion) in Indonesia, while bilateral trade has risen 20 percent year-on-year to US$5.5 billion (Rp91.5 trillion) and development cooperation between both nations also amounts to US$260 million, underscoring deepening strategic ties.
Trend Micro builds Indonesian data center for data sovereignty, financial compliance
Japanese cybersecurity firm Trend Micro is developing a new data center in Indonesia, which is designed to support national data-sovereignty goals and help the company serve financial-sector clients that face strict regulations on data handling.
BI reports over 370 million cyber threats amid growing digital vulnerabilities
The Indonesian Central Bank (BI) has revealed that there are currently more than 370 million cybercrime threats targeting Indonesia, signalling the growing risks that accompany the country’s accelerating digital transformation.
OpenAI reportedly prepares for historic US$1 trillion IPO
OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, is reportedly preparing to go public through an initial public offering (IPO) that could value the company at US$1 trillion (Rp16,631 trillion), anticipated to be the largest IPO in history.
Telkom subsidiary NeutraDC launches AI data center in Batam with 18MW capacity
Telkom’s subsidiary, NeutraDC, has inaugurated an artificial intelligence (AI)-focused data center named NeutraDC Nxera in the Kabil Integrated Industrial Estate, Batam with an installed capacity of 18 megawatts (MW).
Telkom to divest fiber unit Infranexia amid push for long-term growth
State telecommunications company, PT Telkom Indonesia is preparing to divest one of its key assets, PT Telkom Infrastruktur Indonesia (Infranexia), which specializes in fiber-optic business operations.
Link Net addresses Axiata’s divestment as surge eyes potential acquisition
Cable television and internet service provider PT Link Net (LINK) has responded to the recent divestment move by its controlling shareholder, Axiata Investment, which sold 136,203,259 shares of LINK at Rp3,060 per share on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Telkom launches AI center of excellence, opens door for collaboration with Indosat
State telecommunications company PT Telkom Indonesia has launched its AI Center of Excellence (AI CoE) as a hub for artificial intelligence development and cross-sector collaboration following Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison’s introduction of a similar national AI CoE in July.
Indonesia to finalize national AI roadmap, ethics framework to be first priority
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) is set complete the public consultation phase of its national artificial intelligence (AI) roadmap on Friday, August 29, 2025.
Global AI market to hit US$1.4 T in four years, energy demand set to double
The global artificial intelligence (AI) market is projected to surge from its current value of around US$400 billion (Rp6,500 trillion) to US$1.4 trillion within the next four years, according to data from the University of Oxford.
Indonesia’s Nusantara Lima satellite launch scheduled for next month from Florida
PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN) is set to launch the Nusantara Lima (SNL) satellite next month from Florida’s Space Coast, USA.
Digital Bank Summit 2025 to spotlight trusted digital finance for inclusive growth
The Indonesian Fintech Association (AFTECH) will host the Indonesia Digital Bank Summit (IDBS) 2025 on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Raffles Hotel in Jakarta.