TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Former Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) revealed several discussion points at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026 in New Delhi, India, on Friday, February 20, 2026. Jokowi attended the forum and met with several world figures. Jokowi mentioned that the forum discussed issues of data sovereignty and artificial intelligence (AI) sovereignty. He stated that…
In the age of the AI boom, Meta, Amazon, Google, OpenAI, and several other tech companies spent billions in investment in AI last year. AI Added “Zero” To US Economic Growth They are expected to spend even more, roughly $700 billion in the coming future on dozens of new data centers to train and run…
AI had “basically zero” impact on the US economy in 2025, top economist claims No “tightening in the labor market” might be good for job certainty Global AI infrastructure spend will rise to $758 billion by 2029, says IDC Despite AI spend being initially set to bolster US economic growth in 2025 (by as much…
The concept of a digital economy has moved from theory to practice, reshaping how nations generate wealth, engage citizens, and compete globally. For Sri Lanka, the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup represents a unique opportunity to accelerate the country’s digital economic transformation. Beyond the excitement of cricket, the tournament provides a platform to…
Challenges to the $1 Trillion Goal With nearly a third of ASEAN’s 660 million citizens aged under 20, the responsible deployment of AI is critical for future employment and social equity. Despite the economic potential, the reports identify several systemic risks that threaten to undermine public trust: Cybersecurity Threats: A rise…
February 11, 2026 SINGAPORE – Singapore upgraded its full-year 2026 growth forecast to a range of 2 per cent to 4 per cent, with the economy projected to continue benefiting from a sustained global artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom. The growth outlook was raised from an earlier range of 1 per cent to 3 per…
Zamfara State is blazing the trail in the areas of digitization and digital economy under Governor Dauda Lawal with the establishment of the State Information Technology Development Agency (ZITDA). The Executive Secretary of ZITDA, Habib Gajam, disclosed this while celebrating two years achievements of Governor Dauda Lawal in digital transformation. He said Governor Lawal has…
In 2021, brands globally invested $13.9 billion in creator partnerships. By 2025, that figure will reach $37 billion—growth that outpaces the broader media industry by a factor of four. This is not incremental change but a structural reallocation of marketing capital, and it carries profound implications for how brands and agencies in the GCC approach…
KUALA LUMPUR: Menara Merdeka 118’s official launch as Malaysia’s first MD Nexus has prompted about 50 other companies to seek out the same status. The MD Nexus recognition is led by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corp (MDEC) accredits strategic locations that are purpose built to support digital businesses, services and innovation. PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn…
Across India, creativity is no longer confined to studios or stages. It’s showing up on phone screens, in classrooms, and in small home setups — where young people are quietly turning ideas into income and culture into careers. India is home to over 100 million digital content creators, making it one of the largest creator…
