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Have you ever bought a cup of coffee, paid for parking, or gone shopping without using cash at all? Today, this has become part of everyday life. With just a smartphone, various transactions can be completed in seconds. This shift in consumer behavior is one of the key indicators of the growing cashless society, where people increasingly rely on digital payment methods for their daily activities. A cashless society refers to a system in which transactions are primarily conduc

MEKAR was honored to welcome Republic Polytechnic Singapore to its headquarters at Sampoerna Strategic Square, Jakarta, as part of the Travel & Learn Programme to Jakarta 2026. The programme brought together around 30 participants, including academics, founders, business leaders, investors, and professionals from diverse industries such as technology, fintech, cybersecurity, digital media, food innovation, consulting, payment services, and many others. The visit served as a p

Being a content creator is no longer just a hobby. From creating videos and writing articles to sharing content on social media, many creators have successfully turned their creativity into a source of income. Whether through brand endorsements, affiliate marketing, platform monetization, or selling digital products and services, content creation has become a promising business opportunity. However, amid the excitement of creating content, one important aspect is often overlo

When talking about business assets, most people immediately think of capital, products, technology, or the number of customers they have. However, one valuable asset is often overlooked: customer loyalty. Many businesses invest significant time and resources in attracting new customers through advertising, promotions, and discounts. While these strategies are important, the relationship with customers often ends once the transaction is completed. In reality, customers who hav

MEKAR received three prestigious international awards at the FinanceAsia Awards 2026 and WRISE Volare Awards 2026, recognizing its commitment to sustainable finance, ESG innovation, and productive financing through the MEKAR Ecosystem.

Jember, June 10, 2026 – Amid rising national food demands and rapid technological advancements, Indonesia’s agricultural sector requires more young talents who not only understand cultivation practices but are also capable of driving innovation, building businesses, and creating value for society. To address this challenge, PT Mekar Investama Teknologi (MEKAR), together with PT Mekar Asta Nusantara (MANU) and the Faculty of Agricultural Technology at the University of Jember,

In the past, technology was often seen as just a supporting tool for businesses. Today, however, technology has become a key driver for growth, helping businesses operate more efficiently and scale faster. The challenge is that many businesses still spend a significant amount of time on administrative tasks that could be completed in just a few minutes with the right technology. From manually recording transactions and checking inventory one by one to responding to customer i

Jember, May 25, 2026 – PT Mekar Asta Nusantara (MANU) has officially entered into a collaboration with the Yogyakarta Social Forestry Center, the Directorate General of Social Forestry, and the Ministry of Forestry to support the development of food agroforestry in Indonesia. The signing of this Cooperation Agreement covers forest area development and capacity building for Social Forestry Groups (Kelompok Perhutanan Sosial/KPS) in East Java. The initiative also forms part of

Temanggung – The development of innovation in Indonesia’s renewable energy sector continues to show positive progress through the opening of a new factory owned by PT Global Excel Trade (Grexel) in Temanggung, Central Java. This facility represents a concrete example of waste-to-energy technology utilization, transforming waste into high-value energy resources. As a company operating in the waste-to-energy sector, Grexel processes wood waste and agricultural residues into woo