Goldfinch Stakes Claim in Indonesian Creative Economy With Government-Backed Venture (EXCLUSIVE)

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Naman Ramachandran U.K. entertainment financier Goldfinch is making power moves in Southeast Asia’s largest market, inking a landmark joint venture to launch Goldfinch Indonesia.

The deal, unveiled in Jakarta, brings heavyweight local players Synco and Goshen Group into the fold as the company aims to transform Indonesia’s creative industries.

The venture, which was officially witnessed by Indonesia’s Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya, signals an ambitious push to position the nation as a key player in the global media landscape.

The partnership includes a high-level collaboration with the Ministry of Creative Economy (EKRAF) focused on developing Special Economic Zones into creative industry hubs. “This partnership is a testament to our commitment to fostering a vibrant creative economy in Indonesia and ensuring that our cultural assets are leveraged for sustainable growth,” Minister Harsya said at the signing ceremony.