Running in Indonesia has moved beyond fitness, it's a lifestyle and a growing community. Nearly half (47%) run 1–2 times a week, while 36% run 3–4 times. For 74% the main motivation is health and physical fitness. Many also run as a hobby, join...

Indonesia’s franchise sector is at a tipping point. From street food brands scaling to hundreds of outlets, to a new wave of Chinese franchises reshaping competition, the industry is booming but not without challenges. At the same time, technol...

From street food to fine dining, Indonesia’s gastronomy is more than just about taste — it is also identity and economic power. In 2023 alone, it fueled US$72B for the creative economy, driven by over 8 million MSMEs. With fo...

Indonesia’s tea sector is brewing up a paradox. Demand is rising, yet producers are constrained by an unsustainable supply chain and limited collaboration across the value chain. Compared to Turkey, the global leader in tea consumption where pe...

Developed by Bank Indonesia during the Covid pandemic to unify fragmented wallets into one seamless payment system, the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard, QRIS, now has over 56 million users and 38 million merchants. Recording 16% year-on...