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...

Indonesia is stepping into the spotlight as a rising data center hub, with the market expected to reach US$3.98 billion by 2028—fueling the country’s digital transformation. This growth reflects Indonesia’s rapidly evolving digital economy, dri...

Y&S Indonesia’s Muthia Kamilia unpacks the rapid growth of Indonesia’s beauty industry, which witnessed a staggering 48% market expansion from 2023 to 2024. Driven by a youthful population, rising preference for natural and halal products, ...

"Women Empowerment: More Than Just Beauty, It’s About Strength and Intelligence!" ✨💪Diving deep into what women empowerment truly means, how it shapes everyday life, and why intelligence matters just as much as beauty. Let’s challenge b...

Y&S’ Rizky Rizano Bunai sits down with Samsung’s Category Management Lead, Ilham Idrawan, to discuss how the tech giant is using cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of things (IoT) innovations to shape the future of smart...

Y&S’ Albertus Edy Rianto sat down with Director, Chief of Syariah & Business Development of FWD Insurance Ade Bungsu to explore the major transformations sweeping through Indonesia’s insurance sector from digital disruption and evolving...

India’s National Logistics Policy (NLP) isn’t just a reform — it’s a turning point for infrastructure, supply chains, and investment potential. In this episode, our experts break down: Why the NLP matters now more than ever.&nb...

Explore how digital innovation is transforming Indonesia’s insurance landscape in our latest Y&S Podcast episode.

The beauty industry is evolving at a rapid pace, driving innovation and fierce competition. Oyashi Otiara, Head of Operations at Y&S Indonesia, joins Indonesia’s Female Daily Network’s top marketing experts to explore 2025 beauty trends, sh...

Indonesia’s public cloud market was estimated to have reached US$2.37 billion in 2024, with Information-as-a-Solution poised to hit US$6.08 billion by 2029. As enterprises accelerate digital transformation for greater efficiency and lower costs...

Indonesia’s ICT industry is on the fast track to growth! With a projected US$130 billion digital economy by 2025, a booming data center sector growing at 32% annually, and rapid AI-driven business innovations, the nation is accelerating its dig...

From smart homes to wearable tech, the Internet of Things (IoT) - networks of physical objects connected to others over the Internet - is transforming everyday life in Indonesia. The market is projected to leap from US$1.88 billion in 2024 to U...

Did you know India’s wastewater treatment market is projected to reach US$3.3 billion by 2030?  With industries like pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, and textiles leading the charge, investment opportunities are bo...

Indonesia's logistics market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by robust GDP gains and expanding infrastructure.  With increasing interest, especially in cold chain logistics for pharmaceuticals, this dynamic industry...

In 2022, Indonesia secured a remarkable US$5 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) from global players like Tesla, reinforcing its position as a key player in the EV market. With 25% of the world’s nickel reserves and plans to produce 1 mi...

In this podcast, Y&S Consultant Rizky Rizano Bunai examines Indonesia's potential in embracing 5G and AI. Guests from the ICT and telecommunications industry in Asia join him to discuss how the combination of 5G and AI could drive economic ...

Indonesia is riding high on the waves of its growing blue economy. It is poised to surge five to seven times its 2021 value, possibly reaching US$9.8 trillion by 2045. In this podcast, Spire COO, Jeffrey Bahar, engages with Leonardo Adypurnama ...

As the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) gains traction worldwide, Indonesia is swiftly embracing technology in its daily life. With strong backing from the Ministry of Industry and a diverse industrial landscape, Indonesia offers sig...

Amidst economic disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, opportunities for tech advancement in B2B emerged. In this video, we explore the digital revolution's impact on the B2B industry. Join us as we discover behaviour shifts, adaptation s...

Indonesia is committed to controlling climate change and realizing Net-Zero Emission (NZE) as in the Paris Agreement. Our advisors, Yogi Priyantoro and Bambang Tobing, discuss the potential and application of carbon credit, focussing on how bus...

As the world moves towards a Net-Zero Emission (NZE) future by 2060, Indonesia found itself at the forefront of the green revolution. The country’s vast natural resources and potentials for renewable energy generation made it an attractive dest...

In Episode 4 of Spire Show, Spire Vietnam's Linh and Spire Singapore's Grace tell Marie what they've been up to. Linh talks about the challenges of bringing together Korean businesses with Southeast Asian companies in the information and commun...