Y&S Podcasts: Trends and Opportunities in Hot Industries
We discuss interesting developments, trends and opportunities in hot industries, to help businesses better understand the environment in the region - Southeast Asia and Asia.
Episodes
50 episodes
Y&S Perspectives Eps.19 — Japan–Indonesia Business Culture
What happens when Japanese precision meets Indonesia’s dynamic market landscape?In Episode 19 of Y&S Perspectives, we explore the cultural and business dynamics shaping collaboration between Japan and Indonesia, from work ethics and ...
Coconut Insight: From Data to Innovation
Indonesia produces approximately 17–18 million tonnes of coconuts annually, making it one of the world’s leading producers. With the global packaged coconut water market projected to grow at a 10–12% CAGR, opportunities extend far beyond the ra...
Y&S Podcast, Ep. 18, From Planning to Execution: What It Takes to Deliver Successful Projects
What does it really take to deliver a successful project, beyond the plan?In this episode of Y&S Perspectives, our Indonesia team shares real-world insights on planning, execution, navigating challenges, and driving outcomes that ma...
Ramadan and the economic impact behind it
In Indonesia, Ramadan is more than a religious observance, it’s one of the most powerful seasonal economic drivers. As the world’s largest Muslim-majority country enters this period, household consumption can surge by 20–30%, reshaping demand p...
Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil: Powering Indonesia’s Transition
Indonesia’s energy transition is approaching a pivotal moment, and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) is quickly emerging as a potential bridge between today’s fuel systems and tomorrow’s low-carbon economy. With abundant feedstock, rising decarb...
Market Mindset with Y&S Ep. 3 - India in Flight : The Next Decade of Aviation Growth
India is now the 3rd-largest aviation market in the world, and this is just the beginning. In this episode, our experts Vinita Nath, Senior Manager, and Riddhi Bali, Senior Business Analyst at Y&S come together to break down: <...
Financial Inclusion: A path towards a fairer and more equitable economy
Financial inclusion is a cornerstone of inclusive economic growth. Yet ,despite the rise of fintech, e-wallets, and digital payments, many communities in Indonesia and beyond remain underserved. In this episode of Y&S Per...
Women as the Engine of Household Spending
Women today are no longer just consumers, they are key decision-makers shaping household spending, market behaviour, and even policy direction. In Indonesia, over 14% of working women are the primary breadwinners, more than 60% of consumers fac...
PODCAST: Cellular Disruption: How smartphone brands address the challenges of the future
The smartphone as we know is evolving faster than ever. AI, 5G–6G, wearables, and digital ecosystems are rewriting the rules. In this episode, Y&S Head of ICT Division, Albertus Edy Rianto, and Product Strategy-Market Int...
Running: From a Healthy Lifestyle to a Positive Community!
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...
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Franchising Indonesia: The Next Big Wave?
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...
Beyond the Plate: Indonesia’s Gastronomy & Investment Potential
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...
Business Brew: Stories Behind the Tea Leaves in Indonesia
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...
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QRIS: Indonesia’s Homegrown Digital Payment Revolution
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...
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Data Centers in Indonesia: Fueling the Nation’s Digital Future
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...
Indonesia' s booming beauty industry
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, ...
PODCAST: Women Empowerment | Talk with Miss Indonesia About What No One Talks About!
"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...
PODCAST: The Future is now: Smart Living with AI and IoT
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...
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PODCAST: Indonesia's insurance industry
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...
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Market Mindset with Y&S, Ep. 2 - Decoding India's National Logistics Policy: What it means for businesses and beyond
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...
The Role of Technology in the Development of the Insurance Industry in Indonesia
Explore how digital innovation is transforming Indonesia’s insurance landscape in our latest Y&S Podcast episode.
The Future of Beauty
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...
Behind the growth of public cloud market in Indonesia
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...
