Caranissa Djatmiko, Author at Indonesia Expat

Li Cunxin, The Ballet Star Who Could Never Really Leave the Stage

Caranissa DjatmikoFeb 13, 20180

Chinese-Australian dancer Li Cunxin has been enjoying his long yet productive retirement for years, and he has chosen to trade

The Role of Contemporary Art Museums in Indonesian Society

Caranissa DjatmikoNov 20, 20170

With the recent opening of the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Jakarta, its Director Aaron Seeto reflects on

Dating Foreigners in Indonesia – A Female Perspective

Caranissa DjatmikoOct 23, 2017October 30, 20170

Embracing cultural diversity, achieving financial security, and having “melting-pot” families; there are plenty of reasons why some people embrace cross-cultural

Preserving Indonesian Fabric: Sumbanese Tenun

Caranissa DjatmikoOct 23, 2017October 23, 20170

The government, private associations and other local initiatives are now beginning to use tenun ikat Sumba–traditional, handwoven textiles from Sumba–to

Clean Up Jakarta Day 2017: Five Years of Tackling The Capital City’s Rubbish Problem

Caranissa DjatmikoOct 10, 2017October 11, 20170

Since 2013, Clean Up Jakarta Day has been galvanizing local and expatriate communities in Jakarta to help solve the capital

The Voices of Young Photographers in Indonesia

Caranissa DjatmikoOct 10, 2017October 10, 20170

Three young and influential Indonesian photographers discuss various outlooks on photography and how this particular medium shaped their lives. Reza

Can Millennials Really Create Change?

Caranissa DjatmikoOct 9, 2017February 15, 20210

Caranissa Djatmiko discusses why Millennials are more than just a group of smartphone zombies and how technology provides the necessary

When Indonesia and Japan Take Centre Stage

Caranissa DjatmikoOct 9, 2017October 9, 20170

Indonesia and Japan are solidifying their bilateral relationship by co-producing a theatre show, directed by Japanese theatre maestro Tadashi Suzuki.

Blue Bird Adds New Feature to its Mobile App

Caranissa DjatmikoSep 14, 2017September 14, 20170

Indonesia’s largest taxi brand recently launched the new Easy Ride feature as a means to maximize user experience. The latest

Teaching in Indonesia’s Largest Trash Dump

Caranissa DjatmikoSep 5, 20170

Local organization Pesta Pendidikan is honoring the hardwork and service of teachers in Bantar Gebang, West Java, a community built

New Study Finds Indonesia’s 50 Most Valuable Brands

Caranissa DjatmikoAug 28, 2017August 28, 20170

BrandZ has revealed Indonesia’s 50 Most Valuable Brands this year. From banking sector to food and dairy, see which brands

What Companies Need to Know about Indonesia’s Salary Structure

Caranissa DjatmikoAug 25, 20170

In March, the Minister of Labor launched a new policy on salary structure for companies operating in the world’s largest

Tokopedia Announces $1.1b Investment from Alibaba

Caranissa DjatmikoAug 18, 2017October 18, 20170

One of Indonesia’s largest e-commerce platforms has secured a major investment from Alibaba, making the Chinese e-commerce empire a minor

Embarking on the Perfect Getaway to Indonesia

Caranissa DjatmikoAug 18, 20170

Stretching over 5,200km from Sumatra to Papua, Indonesia is a massive island nation that is never easy to define. Ahead

Odd-Even Traffic Regulation Extended to Bekasi Toll

Caranissa DjatmikoAug 16, 2017October 18, 20170

The odd-even traffic policy will be extended along the Cikampek toll road, which connects Jakarta to Bekasi, West Java, from

Jakarta Taxi Fare Fourth Cheapest In World: Study

Caranissa DjatmikoAug 4, 2017May 22, 20210

The 2017 Taxi Price Index featured the world’s cheapest and priciest cities to take a taxi. Jakarta came out as

Drug Convict: A Mastermind Major Drug Trafficking Ring Behind Bars

Caranissa DjatmikoAug 2, 2017October 20, 20170

Local authorities have revealed an inmate in a high-level security prison is the alleged mastermind of a major drug trafficking

How Market Entry Service Firms Are Really Helping Foreign Investors

Caranissa DjatmikoAug 1, 2017June 4, 20200

Estonian expat, Lauri Lahi, shares insights into the work of market entry service firm Emerhub in helping foreign investors and

The Other Side of Ramadan: What Non-Muslims Make of the Islamic Holy Month

Caranissa DjatmikoJun 21, 20170

With around 87 percent of local Islamic residents celebrating Ramadan every year, others have no choice but to show respect.

Is Facebook Opening Up A Domestic Unit in Indonesia?

Caranissa DjatmikoJun 20, 20170

The government has reportedly given Facebook Inc the green light to set up a domestic unit in Indonesia, the world’s

Indonesia’s Hopes and Struggles in the Economic Landscape, According to Oxford Business Group’s Federica Petrilli

Caranissa DjatmikoJun 19, 20170

In the wake of the trade protectionism takeover, collapsing commodity prices and other pressing economic issues, it is important to