The growth story of this Indonesian game developer

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Get full access to our subscribers-only Daily Newsletter and other insightful analysis on the big and messy topics of Asia’s tech and startup community by [registering here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- IN FOCUS In today's newsletter, we spotlight: - [The trials of Indonesian game development]( - The US$1 million seed round of a “metahuman influencer” startup - Other newsy highlights such as the Indonesian government extending electric motorcycle disbursements beyond low-income individuals --------------------------------------------------------------- Hello {NAME} Computer classes in my primary school days were good for two things: getting an air-conditioned respite from the unrelenting Singapore heat and sneaking in some Flash game goodness when the teacher’s attention was focused elsewhere. The kids of today probably get all the entertainment they want via their phones, so they may never know that same joy. Watching today’s premium video took me back to those days and also surprised me a little - I didn’t know that some of these games were produced so close to home, in Indonesia. In many ways, I thought Toge Productions’ growth mirrored my own adolescence. Take a gander and see if that’s the case for you as well. -- Winston  ---------------------------------------------------------------  THE BIG STORY [Planting the seeds for Indonesia’s game industry]( Meet Toge Productions, an indie gaming studio from Indonesia on a mission to showcase the incredible potential of Indonesian game developers. --------------------------------------------------------------- TRENDING NEWS [Indonesia looks to expand electric motorcycle subsidies]( According to investment minister Bahlil Lahadalia, one consideration is to allow one subsidized electric motorbike for each national ID holder. [SG digibanks spend big for 2022 launch, filings show (Update)]( Trust Bank and GXS Bank spent around US$100 million each during their first four months of operations. [Is Indonesia ready for virtual, ‘metahuman’ influencers? This startup thinks so]( Genexyz, whose metahuman influencers work with brands like Tokopedia and Nivea, has raised US$1 million from East Ventures, Emtek, and others. [Indonesia’s Bank Raya posts $8.3m in pre-tax profits for H1 2023]( The neobank’s growth is attributed to improved synergies with its parent company, BRI, one of Indonesia’s largest lenders. ---------------------------------------------------------------  VISUAL STORY OF THE DAY [50 rising startups in Indonesia]( Which startups are on the path to becoming the next big thing? --------------------------------------------------------------- TECH IN ASIA'S FOUNDERS MEETUP: INDIA We’re headed to Bangalore next! 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