‍Jakarta, August 19, 2025 – SEA Bridge, a regional venture builder and talent platform based in Thailand, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tarumanagara Foundation and Universitas Tarumanagara (UNTAR)—marking its first official university partner in Indonesia and a strategic step toward deepening cross-border entrepreneurship, education, and innovation collaboration across ASEAN.

The MoU was signed during the Thailand–Indonesia Bridge Forum 2025, held at the Royal Thai Embassy in Jakarta, with the presence and endorsement of H.E. Prapan Disyatat, Ambassador of Thailand to Indonesia. The ceremony was also attended by President of Thai Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia (ThaiCham Indo), and Chair of Thailand and Laos Bilateral Committee at the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN).

A New Chapter in Thai–Indonesian Relations

This partnership comes at a significant moment—commemorating 75 years of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Indonesia. Beyond formal ties, the collaboration aims to build bridges of talent and entrepreneurship across borders, starting with the youth.

“This partnership is more than symbolic—it is a practical bridge between Thai and Indonesian talent and businesses. Our goal is to co-create opportunities, build ventures, and scale trust through real collaboration on the ground,”

— Mr. Kasper-Tanakrit Sermsuksan, Founder, SEA Bridge

“The partnership with SEA Bridge marks a meaningful beginning for our students and youth. As one of Indonesia’s most established foundations in education and healthcare, we are proud to support a generation of global-minded, entrepreneurial talent,”

— Prof. Dr. Ariawan Gunadi, S.H., M.H., Chairman, Tarumanagara Foundation

“This is a fitting tribute to 75 years of diplomatic ties. When education and business work together to empower youth, it lays a solid foundation for the future of ASEAN,”

— H.E. Prapan Disyatat, Ambassador of Thailand to Indonesia

UNTAR: A Legacy of Impact

Founded in 1962, Universitas Tarumanagara (UNTAR) is one of the oldest and most respected private universities in Indonesia, with more than 15,000 students currently enrolled and over 100,000 alumni contributing to society in various industries—from law and medicine to business, technology, and the creative economy.

UNTAR is rated Excellent by BAN-PT, ranked #3 in AppliedHE ASEAN+ Private University Rankings, and awarded 4 Stars in QS University Ratings, including 5 Stars for Online Learning.

The Tarumanagara Foundation manages multiple key institutions and business units across education, health, innovation, and real estate—including Royal Taruma Hospital, Xinya College, Tarumanagara Enterprise, and more—making it one of Indonesia’s most influential education-driven foundations.

Toward Indonesia Bridge: What’s Next?

The MoU sets the stage for a range of joint initiatives between SEA Bridge and UNTAR, including:

• Student Exchange & Internships through SEA Bridge’s NextGen and 1967 ASEAN Internship programs
• Indonesia-Focused Case Studies co-developed with academic departments and SMEs
• Launch of “Indonesia Bridge”, a cross-border platform to empower youth and entrepreneurs in Indonesia to access ASEAN markets
  

One UNTAR student has already joined SEA Bridge NextGen Batch 6, working on a real business project alongside peers from Thailand and Vietnam, and is set to present at the upcoming ASEAN Future Talent Forum 2025 in Bangkok this November.