UOB & Indonesian E-Commerce Association Conference 2019

Recognising the growth opportunities and potential of the Indonesian market and its e-commerce sector, UOB partnered the Indonesian E-Commerce Association to hold a half-day conference for players within the sector. Held on 30 October 2019 in Jakarta, Indonesia, UOB’s industry experts Mr Terence Koh, Head of Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT), Group Wholesale Banking, Mr Hooi Mun Hon, Deputy Head of TMT, GWB and Ms Tay Xiaohan, TMT analyst, GWB, anchored the conference by sharing the bank’s view on the market’s emerging internet economy and digital business, its potential, similarities between Indonesia’s and China’s e-Commerce industry and more. The session concluded with a spirited panel discussion where UOB’s experts addressed issues in Indonesia’s e-Commerce industry alongside Mr Tonny Timor Basry, Head of Commercial Banking UOB Indonesia and Mr Ferryandi, CEO of Buahhatiku.com.

On the topic of ‘Opportunities for the Indonesian e-Commerce sector’, this presentation deck highlights the background of Indonesia and its e-Commerce landscape, and how digitalisation will be a key enabler for Indonesia to grow as a manufacturing hub. It is a useful guide for companies looking to expand in the e-Commerce space in Indonesia. Click on the red button below to download the presentation deck.

Despite moderate internet penetration, Indonesia’s internet economy is already
the largest in the region and has the potential to grow even further.

Leveraging Indonesia’s position as a matured manufacturing and export hub in
the Southeast Asian region, the market is well-poised to leapfrog its current position
if it focuses on growing B2B e-Commerce.