Wagely app for managing income raises USD 5.6 million

INDONESIA: The most attractive benefit that Wagely, an Indonesian-made app, offers employees is that it allows them to withdraw their earnings on demand, instead of waiting until payday. The business model of this earned wage access startup proved so successful it was able to raise USD 5.6 million and is expected to reach more than […]
HR digitalisation fundamental for sharia economy

INDONESIA: The Indonesian government is pushing for the realization of a sharia economic development by establishing the National Committee for Islamic Economy and Finance (KNEKS). Sharia economy is the knowledge of economics or economic activities done according to Islamic principles and teachings. Strengthening the digital economy, including digitally skilled human resources, is one of […]
HR data collecting app E-Dabu can monitor Covid-hit employees

INDONESIA: E-Dabu, a local app created to help HR professionals track and record employee national health insurance and social security details, has diversified its features to include monitoring employees who contracted Covid as part of efforts to mitigate virus spread. Organisations using E-Dabu can check when the employee has visited the doctor, see the diagnosis, […]
Huawei offers cybersecurity trainings to boost digital talents

INDONESIA: Telecommunications giant Huawei has reaffirmed its commitment to share cybersecurity knowledge, improve workers’ IT skills, and overall upgrade digital infrastructure in Indonesia. Huawei has renewed the Memorandum of Understanding by sealing off a new tripartite cooperation agreement between Huawei, the National Cyber and Crypto Agency of Indonesia (BSSN), and Institut Teknologi Del. Under […]