Choosing an insurance policy is one of the most complicated financial decisions a person can make. Jakarta-based Lifepal aims to simplify the process for Indonesians with a marketplace where users can compare policies from more than 50 vendors, get help from licensed agents, and make claims. The startup, which it claims to be the largest … Read more
Wagely founders (from left to right): Tobias Fischer, Sasanadi Ruka and Kevin Hausburg Earning Income (EWA) platforms, which allow workers to withdraw their earnings on demand, rather than waiting for payday, are on the rise around the world. Today, Indonesian EWA startup Lohnly announced that it has raised $ 5.6 million in strategic funding, led … Read more
Ms. Berda, an early childhood educator at a university in Surabaya, said the Nanggala sailors’ wives were close to each other and shared WhatsApp groups and meals when their husbands were away. The camaraderie was something she understood growing up as the daughter of a naval officer, she said. An hour’s drive away, in the … Read more