Southeast Asia (SEA) is home to millions of Muslims, making Ramadan one of the major holidays in the region. This largely religious season has also become a time for shopping and social gatherings, allowing brands to tap into a modernising (yet devout) community that likes to mix old and new.
Izzudin Al Farras is a researcher at the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (INDEF), a prominent think tank in economics and finance in Indonesia. His main areas of expertise are the digital economy and small-medium enterprises.
Azis Setiawan is a researcher at the SEBI School of Islamic Economics who specialises in Shariah. He pursued a degree in Islamic Business and Finance at the Paramadina Graduate School of Business.
Aeshah Javier is a marketing spokesperson for Wasabih, a community in Malaysia that focuses on connecting professionals within and to the halal economy.
Yohana Belinda is a journalist based in Jakarta. She writes about human interest, fashion, art, and politics, among other topics. Most of her bylines are with The Jakarta Post, a leading English-language newspaper in Indonesia.