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CJ Bioscience to Present Preclinical Data on Inflammatory Bowel Disease Pipeline Candidate CJRB-201 at ‘ECCO 2025’; Clinical Entry Targeted for 2026

  • ‘CJRB-201’, a proprietary strain of Faecalibacterium with potent its anti-inflammatory effects, has demonstrated the strongest induction of regulatory T cells (Tregs) among analyzed strains.
  • Preclinical studies in multiple animal models confirm significant improvements in key disease indicators, including inhibition of weight loss and improvement in disease activity index.
  • Offering a differentiated therapeutic option, CJRB-201 has shown preclinical efficacy comparable to a leading antibody-based therapy while providing superior safety and convenience of oral administration.

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CJ Bioscience announced today that it will present preclinical data on its novel drug candidate CJRB-201 at the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organization (ECCO) 2025, set to take place from February 19 to 22 in Berlin, Germany. ECCO is a leading international conference in the field of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), attracting gastroenterologists, researchers, and major pharmaceutical companies from around the world.

CJ Bioscience CI
CJ Bioscience CI

CJRB-201 is a microbiome-based drug candidate identified through CJ Bioscience’s AI-powered drug discovery platform, Ez-Mx®, and is being developed for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The company has selected  CJRB-201 as the next drug candidate following its oncology lead asset, CJRB-101, and will present its anti-inflammatory effects and mechanism of action at ECCO 2025 supported by immunological analysis and preclinical animal studies.

CJ Bioscience analyzed 500 metagenomic datasets from both IBD patients and healthy individuals and found that CJRB-201, the bacterial strain of Faecalibacterium, was significantly reduced in IBD patients compared to healthy individuals. Faecalibacterium is a key commensal bacterium in the gut, and its depletion has been closely linked to Crohn’s disease and autoimmune disorders, making it a promising therapeutic target.

Among 60 Faecalibacterium strains analyzed, CJRB-201 exhibited the strongest ability to induce regulatory T cells (Tregs), which play a critical role in mitigating immune dysregulation. In mouse models, CJRB-201 significantly improved key disease markers, including inhibition of weight loss, reduction in disease activity index, histopathological improvement, suppression of pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion, and improvement of colon length. Notably, CJRB-201 demonstrated comparable efficacy to an antibody-based therapy in a preclinical model while offering additional advantages in safety and oral convenience.

A CJ Bioscience representative stated, “Current treatments for inflammatory bowel disease primarily rely on antibody therapies, which face limitations in long-term use due to their inconvenience and safety concerns. CJRB-201 offers a novel treatment approach, potentially providing antibody-like efficacy with the added benefits of a well-tolerated oral formulation.” The company also announced its plan to initiate its first-in-human study in 2026 based on the promising preclinical results.

Furthermore, CJ Bioscience is conducting research to maximize the therapeutic potential of CJRB-201 by exploring dietary fibers and mechanisms of action (MoA). The company is utilizing the SHIME (Simulator of the Human Intestinal Microbial Ecosystem) system to identify dietary fibers that promote CJRB-201 colonization in the gut. Additionally, it is collaborating with Professor Jun Huh’s research team at Harvard Medical School to further elucidate CJRB-201’s MoA, aiming to overcome the limitations of existing microbiome-based therapeutics and accelerate CJRB-201’s development.

About CJ Bioscience, Inc.

CJ Bioscience, Inc. (“CJ Bioscience” or “we”) is at the forefront of developing next-generation biopharmaceuticals for microbiome health, leveraging its cutting-edge expertise in the field of “Wellness.” Through our AI-driven microbiome science and technology, we strive to address unmet medical needs by exploring the intricate relationships between human microbiomes and various diseases. Our microbiome-based therapeutics program focuses on oncology (including NSCLC and melanoma), inflammatory bowel disease, and more.

Founded in 2022, CJ Bioscience is a subsidiary of CJ Group and is listed on the KOSDAQ market under the code “311690.KQ.” Headquartered in Seoul, Korea, we are committed to advancing health and wellness through innovative solutions. For more information, please visit https://www.cjbioscience.com/en/.

About CJ Group

Founded in 1953, CJ Group is a global lifestyle company headquartered in South Korea dedicated to promoting the values of health, happiness and convenience through its products and services. CJ strives to transform global industries through innovation in each of its four core business areas: Food and Food Services, Bio, Logistics & Retail, and Entertainment & Media. From the delicious and healthy meals provided by renowned food brand bibigo to the world-class entertainment developed by CJ ENM, CJ maintains a commitment to its ONLYONE standard. Through the constant pursuit of forward-thinking solutions, CJ is committed to helping consumers around the world live life to the fullest. For more information, please visit https://en.cj.net/

JETOUR Set to launch T1 in Saudi Arabia with Modern Features

WUHU, China, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — JETOUR has officially announced that the T1, its lite off-road SUV and a prime example of the “Travel+” strategy, will be launched in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on February 19th.

T1 gives its drivers comprehensive driving capabilities, allowing them to explore the city and wilderness without limits. Under the hood, a 2.0T engine and an 8AT bring a 20% increase in combustion speed and a 30% improvement in transient response.

JETOUR T1 serves as a bridge between urban commuting and off-road adventures. It fully considers the impact of local terrains and driving scenarios on the driving experience. The fully automatic, XWD system is easy for new drivers, able to adapt to different situations. Meanwhile, seven driving modes let drivers handle diverse driving situations efficiently and switch between them seamlessly. It combines great off-road performance with urban SUV comfort.


As a lite off-road vehicle, the T1 is built for strength and protection. 85% of the T1’s laser-welded steel cage body is made of high-strength steel, which can minimize the risk of secondary injuries. The double-door rings enhance strength by 20%, while the roof can provide strong dynamic support to accommodate greater cargo needs.

What’s even more exciting is that the T1 offers advanced features like a big touchscreen, a digital panel, sunproof glass and a Sony Audi system to enhance the driving experience.

In November 2024, T1 made its global debut at the Jeddah Motor Show. This month, all eyes are on the upcoming global launch of the T1 in Saudi Arabia, which will offer the T1 an opportunity to showcase its distinctive design and remarkable capabilities to a wider audience. The T1 is also set to solidify JETOUR’s standing in the international market. More importantly, it will herald a new era of unparalleled driving experiences in the Middle East.

42nd Niwano Peace Prize Awarded to “Musawah” Global Movement for Muslim Women’s Equality and Justice

TOKYO, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Niwano Peace Foundation will award the 42nd Niwano Peace Prize to “Musawah” (meaning “equality” in Arabic), a global movement for equality and justice in the Muslim family in recognition of its dedication to advocating women’s human rights in Muslim context.

An award presentation ceremony will take place in Tokyo on May 14. In addition to an award certificate, Musawah will receive a medal and a cash prize of 20 million yen.

Founded in 2009, Musawah aims to “uncover the voices of women that have long been silenced in cultural and religious societies.” Its international network includes hundreds of advocates from over 40 countries, including in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the developed world.

In selecting Musawah for the award, the Niwano Peace Prize Committee said it is “contributing immensely to the cause of women’s leadership in interfaith dialogue for human rights protection and peaceful coexistence,” which are in congruence with the mission of the prize. The committee cited a range of Musawah’s training workshops and networking opportunities that “bring an awareness to women in our world to stand for justice in getting involved in political processes and civic engagement for the benefit of humanity.”

Niwano Peace Prize:

The Niwano Peace Foundation established the Niwano Peace Prize to honor and encourage individuals and organizations that have contributed significantly to inter-religious cooperation, thereby furthering the cause of world peace, and to make their achievements known as widely as possible. In this way, the Foundation hopes both to enhance inter-religious understanding and cooperation and to encourage the emergence of still more persons devoted to working for world peace. The prize is named in honor of Nikkyo Niwano, the founder and first president of the lay Buddhist organization Rissho Kosei-kai.

Niwano Peace Foundation:

The Niwano Peace Foundation was chartered in 1978 to contribute to the realization of world peace and the enhancement of a culture of peace. The Foundation promotes research and other activities based on the spirit of religious principles and serves the cause of peace in such fields as education, science, religion and philosophy.

Sungrow Ranks in the Global Top 5%, Awarded EcoVadis Gold Medal

HEFEI, China, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, the globally renowned renewable energy company, was honored with the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Medal recently, positioning it within the top 5% of global companies due to its strong ESG practices. The Company showcased exceptional performance in environmental stewardship, sustainable procurement, business ethics, and so on, achieving a score within the top 2% of its industry.

Sungrow Ranks in the Global Top 5%, Awarded EcoVadis Gold Medal
Sungrow Ranks in the Global Top 5%, Awarded EcoVadis Gold Medal

Sungrow has continuously integrated its sustainability philosophy, “Green Mission Better Life”, into its corporate strategy, driving green transition across more than 180 countries and regions worldwide. The Company has implemented initiatives such as greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory, energy efficiency improvements, and resource conservation. By the end of 2024, Sungrow aims to increase its renewable energy electricity usage to 65%, advancing towards its climate goal of achieving operational carbon neutrality by 2028. It safeguards employee rights, upholds ethical operations, and ensures transparent governance while collaborating with partners to build a sustainable supply chain.

As the global trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, EcoVadis assesses companies based on international standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), and ISO 26000. Its assessments cover over 150,000 enterprises across 250+ industries and 180+ countries and regions.

About Sungrow

Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy technology, has pioneered sustainable power solutions for over 28 years. As of December 2024, Sungrow has installed 740 GW of power electronic converters worldwide. The Company is recognized as the world’s No. 1 on PV inverter shipments (S&P Global Commodity Insights) and the world’s most bankable energy storage company (BloombergNEF). Its innovations power clean energy projects in over 180 countries, supported by a network of 520 service outlets guaranteeing excellent customer experience. At Sungrow, we’re committed to bridging to a sustainable future through cutting-edge technology and unparalleled service. For more information, please visit: www.sungrowpower.com.

CONTACT: Mina Zhang, mina.zhang@cn.sungrowpower.com 

State Grid Linxia Power Supply Company: Electric “beautiful” Lantern Festival, guarding the lights of thousands of households

HEZHOU, China, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On February 11th, on the eve of the Lantern Festival, various parts of the country showcased a colorful scene, and Hezhou was no exception. Everywhere was decorated with lights and decorations, presenting a vibrant scene. Behind such a grand festival, It is the responsibility and commitment of the “you use electricity, I care” service concept, showing the pursuit of excellence and guarding every shining light scattered Inside of Hezhou.

In order to ensure the safety and reliability of power supply during the Lantern Festival, State Grid Linxia Power Supply Company has formulated a detailed power supply plan for the Lantern Festival based on the experience of ensuring power supply during the Spring Festival and in response to the recent cold wave weather. The work of ensuring power supply during the Lantern Festival was deployed from various aspects such as power grid operation, accident repair, and power supply services to ensure that responsibilities in each link are implemented.

On the day of the Lantern Festival, the company organized the State Grid Gansu Electric Power (Linxia Ma Jinwei) Communist Party Member Service Team and the “Yellow River Bank” Volunteer Service Team to conduct on-site duty on important power transmission and distribution lines and equipment. Increase the frequency of inspections and inspections of important routes, equipment, and densely populated areas in the urban area to ensure that the operation of routes and equipment is kept at all times, and to ensure that the masses have a joyful, peaceful, and festive Lantern Festival.

In addition, in order to effectively respond to sudden failures, the company has established 62 third-level repair teams, with 568 personnel and 118 vehicles. It has prepared 3 emergency power supply vehicles, 2 insulated arm vehicles, and 57 generators, and has prepared sufficient emergency supplies. To ensure that repair teams can arrive at the site as soon as possible and complete the repair work quickly and efficiently when a failure occurs.

The Lantern Festival is a traditional festival of the Chinese nation. Various celebrations such as lantern festivals and evening parties are rich and colorful, and the guarantee of power supply is particularly important. State Grid Linxia Power Supply Company will stick to its post with a high sense of responsibility and mission, make every effort to ensure the power supply during the holiday period, ensure the safe and stable operation of the power grid, safeguard the lights of thousands of households, and let the people have a bright and warm Lantern Festival.

Agility: As Risks Loom, Logistics Execs Say They’ve Rewired Supply Chains

Industry looks to shield itself from trade wars, inflation, possible recession

DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — More than 62% of logistics industry professionals say they’ve overhauled their supply chains to safeguard against inflation, looming trade tariffs, the possibility of a global economic downturn and other major risks.

According to the 2025 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, the logistics industry is looking to protect itself from rising costs and a potential trade war ignited by expected U.S. tariff hikes and a flood of exports from China.
According to the 2025 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, the logistics industry is looking to protect itself from rising costs and a potential trade war ignited by expected U.S. tariff hikes and a flood of exports from China.

Entering 2025, the logistics industry is looking to protect itself from rising costs and a potential trade war ignited by expected U.S. tariff hikes and a flood of exports from China, according to a survey of 567 executives for the 2025 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index.

Nearly 55% of respondents see a global recession as likely or certain. Almost 82% say tariffs and other trade protectionism are having a significant impact on their supply chains. Seventy-two percent say risks in emerging markets have increased over the past year.

“There is wariness and uncertainty among shippers, carriers, forwarders and others when it comes to the geopolitical factors that drive up costs, affect trade volumes, and alter supply chains,” says Agility Vice Chairman Tarek Sultan. “Companies doing business internationally continue to shift production as they re-evaluate investment plans and search for durable paths to growth.”

The survey and Index are Agility’s 16th annual snapshot of industry sentiment and ranking of the world’s 50 leading emerging markets. The Index ranks countries for overall competitiveness based on domestic and international logistics strengths, business climates and digital readiness — factors that make them attractive to logistics providers, freight forwarders, air and ocean carriers, distributors and investors.

The 2025 Index features an in-depth analysis of the Arabian Gulf economies. Individually and as a group, the six Gulf countries are positioning themselves as global trade hubs, investing heavily in infrastructure, AI, energy transition, and workforce development. Despite increasing risk to global supply chains, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries have become “beacons of stability” and resilience, the Index concludes.

Stability at the top of the 50-country rankings was accompanied by volatility and movement further down in the Index. China, India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Mexico, Qatar, Thailand and Vietnam rank 1 through 10. Colombia (No. 21) leaped up the rankings; Nigeria (43), Bangladesh (39) and Ukraine (40) tumbled.

The six Gulf countries all are among the top 11 for business conditions: UAE again tops the rankings for best business climate; Saudi Arabia is 3rd; Qatar 5th. The countries most digitally ready are China, UAE, Malaysia, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

In international logistics opportunities, China, India, Mexico, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia rank highest. In domestic logistics, the leaders are China, India, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and UAE. 

2025 Index Highlights

SURVEY

  • China – 54% intend to move production or sourcing out of China in the next five years with U.S.-China trade friction, labor costs and increasing domestic regulation being the biggest factors.
  • Africa – Despite seeing heightened risks in emerging markets, 35% plan to boost investment in Africa in 2025 vs. only 8% planning to cut back there.
  • Net-Zero – Nearly 65% say their companies are on track to meet net-zero goals.

COUNTRY RANKINGS

  • In the Middle East and North Africa, overall rankings are: UAE (3); Saudi Arabia (4); Qatar (8); Turkey (11); Oman (14); Bahrain (16); Jordan (17); Kuwait (18); Egypt (24); Morocco (26); Iran (32); Tunisia (36); Algeria (38); Lebanon (42); Libya (46).
  • Rankings in Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa (20); Kenya (22); Ghana (31); Tanzania (37); Uganda (41); Nigeria (43); Ethiopia (45); Angola (47); Mozambique (48).
  • Rankings in Asia: China (1); India (2); Malaysia (5); Indonesia (6); Thailand (9); Vietnam (10); Philippines (23); Kazakhstan (25); Sri Lanka (27); Cambodia (30); Pakistan (33); Bangladesh (39); Myanmar (49).
  • Rankings for Latin America: Mexico (7); Chile (11); Brazil (13); Uruguay (19); Colombia (21); Peru (28); Argentina (29); Ecuador (34); Paraguay (35); Bolivia (44); Venezuela (50).
  • In Europe: Ukraine (40).

Transport Intelligence (Ti), a leading analysis and research firm for the logistics industry, has compiled the Index since it was launched in 2009.

John Manners-Bell, Chief Executive of Ti, said: “The supply chain industry is entering a new era in which the ability to respond to macro-economic and geopolitical events will be critical. The looming prospect of tariffs and trade wars will force shippers to re-evaluate the resilience of their production, off-shoring and sourcing strategies and it will be imperative for logistics providers to respond appropriately in a timely and effective manner.”

2025 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index: agility.com/2025index

About Agility

Agility is a global leader in supply chain services, infrastructure, and innovation with 60,000+ employees across six continents. A multi-business operator and investor, Agility specializes in growing and scaling operating businesses. Agility’s companies include the world’s largest aviation services company (Menzies Aviation); a global fuel logistics business (Tristar); a leading logistics parks developer and operator across the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa (Agility Logistics Parks); and a commercial real-estate company developing a mega-mall in the UAE (UPAC). Other Agility companies offer customs digitization services, remote-site infrastructure services, defense and government services, and ecommerce-enablement and digital logistics. Agility invests in supply chain innovation, sustainability, and resilience, and has minority holdings in a growing portfolio of listed and non-listed companies. 

For more information about Agility, visit:

Website: www.agility.com
Twitter: twitter.com/agility
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/agility 
YouTube: youtube.com/user/agilitycorp 

 

Children’s Development Expert Wang Hongzhe Appointed as Brand Consultant for TutorABC Junior to Ignite Children’s “English Brain”

TAIPEI, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TutorABC, a global leader in online language education, proudly announces the appointment of renowned children’s development expert Wang Hongzhe as Brand Consultant and Ambassador for TutorABC Junior. Drawing on decades of trusted expertise, Wang will help refine TutorABC Junior’s scientifically driven, highly effective approach to English instruction—enhancing a platform already endorsed by Oxford and Cambridge Universities and trusted by over 100 million learners across 100 countries. This strategic partnership sets a new industry benchmark and offers parents a reliable seal of quality.

Esteemed children’s development expert Wang Hongzhe becomes Brand Consultant and Ambassador for TutorABC Junior, championing a more scientific and effective way for kids to learn English.
Esteemed children’s development expert Wang Hongzhe becomes Brand Consultant and Ambassador for TutorABC Junior, championing a more scientific and effective way for kids to learn English.

【Activate the “English Brain” for More Effective Learning】

“In my 20 years in education, I’ve repeatedly seen children lose motivation, struggle to find sound study methods, and score well on tests yet fail to communicate in real-world scenarios,” Wang explains. “I encountered these same obstacles as a parent—until I discovered TutorABC Junior, which tackles all these issues through a remarkably holistic approach.”

Wang credits the platform’s AI-powered matching system, which adapts lessons to each child’s interests and current proficiency, igniting genuine engagement. His own son, a basketball fan, was paired with a native-speaking teacher who shares his passion for sports. “That personal connection keeps my son excited and immersed in English,” Wang says.

“Every lesson is guided by inquiry-based learning (Big Question) that aligns with a child’s cognitive development, prompting active thinking and expression. The spiral teaching method provides continuous review to reinforce what’s been learned, and CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) introduces science, culture, and other diverse topics. This blend not only refines language skills but also broadens a child’s overall learning horizon.”

【Premium Quality Teaching and Robust Curriculum as the Foundation】

“As a children’s development expert, I believe high-quality instruction is the foundation of effective learning,” Wang emphasizes. “TutorABC Junior’s teacher training is the most rigorous I’ve encountered: each of its 35,000 global native-speaking educators is fully trained under the Cambridge English Teaching Framework, holds TESOL/TEFL certification, and has more than five years of experience teaching children.”

Beyond that, the platform’s AI-personalized courses, Oxford-based curriculum, alignment with Taiwan’s 108 Curriculum Guidelines, and GEPT exam prep ensure that students not only excel on tests but also gain the confidence to use English in real-life settings.”

【Why TutorABC Junior?】

  • Four-Teacher Premium Support
    An industry-first model featuring a native-speaking teacher, a bilingual teacher, a tutor for post-class reinforcement, and a learning advisor—ensuring comprehensive, personalized guidance.
  • Internationally Accredited Instructors
    All teachers are fully trained under the Cambridge English Teaching Framework, TESOL/TEFL-certified, and have at least five years of experience using TPR (Total Physical Response) methods.
  • kidSAFE & COPPA Certified
    The only platform in the industry with both kidSAFE and COPPA approvals, guaranteeing online safety, privacy protection, 24/7 flexible scheduling, and a dedicated parent monitoring app.
  • Synchronized British and American Curricula
    High-quality UK and US materials help children seamlessly integrate into global education systems, focusing on practical language skills and international perspectives.
  • Aligned with the 108 Curriculum Guidelines
    Covers all key competencies with structured preview and review sessions, boosting classroom confidence and engagement through regularly updated content.
  • Noticeable Progress in Just Seven Weeks
    Inquiry-based, spiral, and CLIL methodologies drive a 21% average proficiency boost—often propelling students to high school–level English before they finish elementary school.

【Limited-Time Offer: Personalized Consultation with Wang Hongzhe】

Widely celebrated for his pioneering educational philosophy and proven parenting strategies, Wang’s appointment as TutorABC Junior’s Brand Consultant underscores the platform’s capacity to truly “activate the English brain.”

To commemorate this partnership, TutorABC Junior is offering a limited-time promotion: parents who register for a trial lesson before the end of this month will receive a one-on-one evaluation from Wang Hongzhe himself, along with complimentary online English lessons.

This exclusive opportunity provides parents with a clear understanding of their child’s learning needs and the most effective roadmap to English mastery.

>Register Now for a Free One-on-One Trial Lesson and English Proficiency Analysis!

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About TutorABC
TutorABC (www.tutorabc.com.), a global leader in online education, is authorized by Oxford and Cambridge and recognized as “The Only Premium and Professional Online Education, Powered by Oxford and Cambridge.” Since 2004, it has also partnered with world-class institutions like Barron’s, Kaplan, and over 400 leading international universities to offer English, Chinese, exam prep, and study abroad services. With AI-powered matching technology, certified teachers, and professional materials, TutorABC delivers personalized, high-quality learning. Over 100 million students, 3,000 corporations and 35,000 teachers worldwide trust TutorABC for language education.

Tencent Cloud Brings Flagship Cloud Day to Indonesia to Showcase Local Enterprises’ Transformation with Cloud, AI and Media Technologies

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tencent Cloud, the cloud arm of the global tech company Tencent, hosted its first-ever Tencent Cloud Day in Indonesia, highlighting the transformative impact of its cloud, AI, media, and fintech solutions through success stories with local enterprises and partners.

The inaugural flagship event welcomed close to 500 guests. Joined by subject matter experts from senior leadership across Tencent Cloud’s key industry partners such as GoTo, Telkomsel, Allo Bank, Bank DKI, DANA, Ruangguru, Everywhere.id, and more; the event spotlighted insightful discussions on the impact of AI, fintech, media services, and gaming solutions in Indonesia.

Tencent Cloud reinforced its commitment to supporting local enterprises and expanding cloud capacity by announcing the development plan of its third data center in the country. The new infrastructure service will complement its existing data centers, joining Tencent Cloud’s global network of over 50 availability zones spanning 21 regions, including Indonesia.

Dowson Tong, Senior Executive Vice President of Tencent and CEO of Cloud and Smart Industries Group (CSIG) highlighted, “Tencent Cloud remains dedicated to empowering local enterprises to drive innovation, enhance competitiveness, and achieve business goals with cutting-edge cloud, AI and media solutions. Our decision to develop a third data center in Indonesia is driven by its dynamic economy and digitally savvy population, positioning the country as a future-ready hub for business and innovation.”

Strengthening Indonesia’s Digital Economy across Key Sectors

Today, Indonesia’s financial services sector is at the forefront of digital transformation, leveraging technology to enhance financial inclusion and cross-border interoperability, while addressing challenges with legacy systems and transaction security.

The growth of Indonesia’s digital ecosystem is reflective of Tencent Cloud’s continued development in the market, underscoring its expertise in supporting enterprise digital transformation for its partner network across financial services, digital media and entertainment, as well as telecommunications and service sectors.

As a pioneer in the superapp space, GoTo has set an industry benchmark for digital ecosystems in Indonesia. Speaking at the event’s fireside chat on empowering Indonesia’s digital economy, GoTo CEO Patrick Walujo emphasized the company’s vision for a collaborative digital landscape, and mentioned that, “Building a synergetic digital ecosystem requires strong partnerships and innovation. Our collaboration with Tencent Cloud enables us to harness cutting-edge cloud technologies to drive operation efficiency, enhance user experience, and create new opportunities for businesses across Indonesia.”

Beyond superapps, Tencent Cloud Day Indonesia also marked new collaborations with Mega Buana Teknologi and Noctua, while reestablishing its legacy partnerships with local partner networks.

For instance, Bank Neo Commerce leverages Tencent Cloud’s distributed SQL database to securely manage customer data and scale operations, handling over 5 million transactions daily. Telkomsel also utilizes Tencent Cloud’s SuperApp-as-a-Service and AI-powered palm verification for seamless e-commerce and secure transactions. In entertainment, Everywhere.ID integrates Tencent’s Real-Time Communication and AI tools for an enhanced live streaming experience.

Supporting the International Growth Aspirations of Indonesian Enterprises 

Indonesian businesses have grown to become active contributors to Tencent Cloud’s global partner ecosystem, which now has over 11,000 partners offering more than 400 solutions across 30 industries globally. Tencent Cloud continues to recruit local and regional partners to support our growing international business, particularly across the media, entertainment, and live-streaming sectors.

Tencent Cloud is also well-positioned to facilitate the expansion of Indonesian companies and capture cross-border business opportunities in China. Having supported similar expansions for Fortune 500 companies like Mercedes-Benz and Sanofi, the Chinese consumer market is a diverse and compelling proposition for Indonesian businesses with international aspirations.

About Tencent Cloud

Tencent Cloud, one of the world’s leading cloud companies, is committed to creating innovative solutions to resolve real-world issues and enabling digital transformation for smart industries. Through our extensive global infrastructure, Tencent Cloud provides businesses across the globe with stable and secure industry-leading cloud products and services, leveraging technological advancements such as cloud computing, Big Data analytics, AI, IoT and network security. It is our constant mission to meet the needs of industries across the board, including the fields of gaming, media and entertainment, finance, healthcare, property, retail, travel, and transportation.