Rakuten Asia Exec: Rakuten Commits to Continue Its Business in Indonesia

A month ago, we covered the story about MNC Group’s plan to sell its stake on joint venture with Japan e-commerce giant, Rakuten. At that time, people began wondering whether Rakuten, through eits subsidiary Rakuten Belanja Online (RBO), will continue doing business in Indonesia. Today we get confirmation from Rakuten exec that the company commits to continue its business in Indonesia.

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MNC Confirms Joint Venture Split-up, Plans To Sell Its 49% Stakes Back To Rakuten

Local conglomerate corporation MNC Group finally confirms the termination of their RBO (Rakuten Belanja Online) joint venture with Rakuten Japan. Quoted from Kontan, MNC Director David Audy confirms the principal difference of future vision as the root of the problem for the joint venture. MNC is said to seel its 49% ownership in the joint venture to Rakuten Japan. Continue reading MNC Confirms Joint Venture Split-up, Plans To Sell Its 49% Stakes Back To Rakuten

MNC Konfirmasi Perpisahan dengan Rakuten, Jual Kembali Seluruh Saham Perusahaan Joint Venture

Perusahaan konglomerasi raksasa MNC Group akhirnya mengkonfirmasi pecah kongsinya dengan Rakuten. Dikutip dari Kontan, Direktur MNC David Audy mengakui adanya perbedaan prinsip yang besar yang mendasari perpecahan joint venture PT Rakuten-MNC — yang dikenal sebagai Rakuten Belanja Online (RBO). MNC disebut akan menjual kembali 49% saham RBO ke Rakuten yang berasal dari Jepang.

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Rakuten Officially Terminates Joint Venture With MNC For Its Indonesia Operations

Japan’s e-commerce behemoth Rakuten officially ends its joint ventures in Indonesia with PT Media Global (MNC) for Rakuten Indonesia (PT Rakuten-MNC). After signing the agreement back in 2010 with 51% (Rakuten Japan) and 49% (MNC). This is the second time Rakuten terminates joint venture partnership after the dissolution of its China operations. Continue reading Rakuten Officially Terminates Joint Venture With MNC For Its Indonesia Operations

Presiden Tencent Mengenai Ekspansi WeChat: “Dibuat di China, Untuk Seluruh Dunia”

Dengan diumumkannya kemitraan antara MNC Group dengan Tencent hari ini, Tencent mengesahkan operasinya di pasar Indonesia dengan didukung oleh Hillhouse Capital. DailySocial berkesempatan untuk berbincang langsung dengan Presiden Tencent, Martin Lau mengenai aktivitas Tencent di Indonesia. Continue reading Presiden Tencent Mengenai Ekspansi WeChat: “Dibuat di China, Untuk Seluruh Dunia”

Global Mediacom (MNC) dan Tencent Bakal Bangun Joint Venture di Indonesia

Dua raksasa di industri media dan Internet akan membangun joint venture strategis di Indonesia. Global Mediacom dari Indonesia (atau lebih dikenal sebagai MNC Group) dan Tencent dari Cina mengumumkan hal tersebut hari ini di Jakarta. Joint venture ini difasilitasi oleh Hillhouse Capital Management. Melalui joint venture ini, Tencent akan membawa teknologi Internet dan produk mobile-nya ke Indonesia.

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Global Mediacom (MNC) and Tencent to Build Joint Venture in Indonesia

Two powerhouses in media and Internet industry are about to build strategic joint venture in Indonesia. Indonesia’s Global Mediacom (or famously known as MNC Group) and China’s Tencent announce its joint venture today in Jakarta. The joint venture is facilitated by Hillhouse Capital Management. Through this joint venture, Tencent will bring its Internet technology and mobile products to Indonesia.

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Tencent Akan Bermitra Dengan MNC, Bidik Pasar Online Indonesia

Tencent, sebuah perusahaan investasi asal Cina yang anak perusahaannya menyediakan Value Added Service (VAS) di area Internet dan perangkat bergerak serta layanan iklan online, baru saja mengumumkan kemitraan strategis dengan perusahaan media raksasa asal Indonesia, MNC. Continue reading Tencent Akan Bermitra Dengan MNC, Bidik Pasar Online Indonesia

Tencent Join Forces With MNC, Enters Indonesian Online Market

Tencent, a Chinese investment holding company whose subsidiaries provide Internet and mobile phone value-added services and online advertising services just announced a strategic partnership with an Indonesian media behemoth, MNC. Continue reading Tencent Join Forces With MNC, Enters Indonesian Online Market

Sutanto Hartono Akan Mengundurkan Diri Sebagai Presiden Direktur Microsoft Indonesia (Updated)

Presiden Direktur dan General Manager Microsoft Indonesia, Sutanto Hartono, kemarin dalam pertemuan perusahaan mengumumkan niatnya untuk mengundurkan diri dari perusahaan dan kembali ke industri media.

Sutanto bergabung dengan raksasa perangkat lunak pada tahun 2010 setelah sebelumnya menjabat sebagai CEO dan Managing Director di stasiun televisi RCTI. Sutanto akan meninggalkan Microsoft Indonesia pada akhir Oktober setelah kurang dari dua tahun menempati posisi tersebut.

Belum ada nama pengganti yang diumumkan, namun diperkirakan bahwa untuk sementara posisi yang ditinggalkan akan diisi oleh pejabat regional.

Update: Berikut pernyataan resmi dari Chrisma Albandjar, Director of Corporate Affairs Microsoft Indonesia.

Yes, Microsoft can confirm that Sutanto Hartono has decided to leave the company to pursue career opportunities outside of the information technology sector, effective at the end of October. During this time, he will be working with the Microsoft Indonesia’s senior leadership team to ensure that it is business as usual for our customers. We want to thank him for his nearly 2 years of leadership as Country Manager and wish him every success in his new role. Microsoft is looking to appoint his successor and will make a further announcement on this when appropriate.