Several Toll Gates to be Closed During Asian Games
Jakarta traffic authorities have decided that seven toll gates will be closed during the 2018 Asian Games. The decision was...
Tasting the Best Seafood in Portugal
Fancy a trip to Western Europe? Have you ever thought about Portugal as a destination? With its gorgeous coastline and...
Jakarta LRT to Begin Operations by August 10
Jakarta’s light rapid transit (LRT), which connects Kelapa Gading in North Jakarta to the Jakarta International Velodrome in Rawamangun, East...
Rob Pearce: An Artist’ Day
Rob Pearce came to Indonesia in 1990 as an English teacher and has since then become a sought-after, internationally recognised...
The Island Brides
The Bali-based Zimbabwean designer behind the eponymous Miss Milne brand branches out into boho-feel bridal wear When she was asked...
Shawn Hutchinson: the New Principal of ACG Jakarta
ACG Jakarta’s new principal Shawn Hutchinson is a career educator with 23 years of experience. Prior to his appointment in...
Advice from Your Resident Canadian Polar Bear: Surviving a Proper Winter
Visiting somewhere cold? Moving to a country with a proper winter? Japan? Norway? Southern Chile? Here are some tips for...
Discovering Western Australia in a Campervan
Whenever expats ask me for advice on where to travel to from Jakarta, I suggest Western Australia and not the...
Traditional East Java Snacks
Just like any other country, Indonesia has a wonderful selection of traditional snacks which are close to the hearts of...
The New Application Procedure for Expatriate Work Permit and Stay Permits Explained
Since the issuance of Presidential Regulation 20/2018 concerning the use of foreign workers (PR 20/2018) in March this year, there...
How Hong Kong May Help Indonesia Benefit from China’ Belt and Road Initiative
As China’s special administrative region, Hong Kong has played a key role in connecting Chinese companies with the outside world...
Surfing the Mentawai Islands with Bianca Buitendag
What’s it like being a top-rated female pro surfer? Life must be pretty sweet for this graceful athlete who has...
Former President SBY Endorses Prabowo for Presidency
Setting the stage for a re-run of Indonesia’s 2014 election, former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Monday he would...
13 Suspects Arrested in Riau and Banten for Alleged Terrorist Affiliation
The National Police’s counterterrorism unit, Detachment 88, arrested 13 people in Riau and Banten on Friday (27/07). One of the...
The Indonesian Debt Collectors
VICE Indonesia explores the fascinating world of debt-collecting in Indonesia. Many of the men who are in this industry are...
Rescue Operations for Hikers Trapped in Mt. Rinjani after Earthquake Underway
Efforts were underway on Monday to rescue more than 500 hikers stranded on Mount Rinjani on Indonesia’s Lombok Island, a...
What is the Residential Development in Indonesia for the Year Ahead?
Despite the fact that economic growth is lower than target, Local and International property developers / investors are convinced that...
6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Lombok, at least 10 Dead
At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Lombok island. Sunday morning’s tremor...
West Java Police Bust Human Trafficking Ring
West Java Police have arrested three people suspected to be behind the trafficking of 18 Indonesian women sent to China...
Learning to Speak English with Indonesian’s Presidents
Sacha Stevenson’s Seleb English series exposes the funny consequences of learning English as a second language. In this episode, we...
Boat Destroyed by Massive Waves in North Sumatra
A wayward vessel was flipped and destroyed by monster waves in Nias, North Sumatra today. Renowned surf filmographer Jack Germain...