Ambassador Trevor Matheson and the New Zealand Mission in Indonesia
Thank you for your time, Ambassador Matheson. It’s the sixtieth year since formal diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Indonesia...
Taiwan’ New Southbound Policy for Indonesia
Taiwan’s current president Tsai Ing-wen, during her inauguration address in May 2016, revealed her goals for identifying a new direction...
Parlour of Therapy
Hidden nail havens are abound in Jakarta for those who do not have the privilege of free time; being busy...
The Lonely Expat Housewife of Jakarta
Being an expat housewife in Jakarta has its own set of challenges even with all of the pros of living...
Hong Kong Remains Asia’ Most Expensive City for Expats
For a fifth consecutive year, Hong Kong tops the list for Asia’s most expensive city for expatriate professionals. Tokyo and...
How expats can maintain a healthy lifestyle whilst working in Indonesia
The idea of working abroad is exciting enough, but the chance to live and work in a beautiful archipelago that...
Google to Invest in Go-Jek
Google is set to invest in Indonesia ride-hailing company Go-Jek as the start-up is expected to also receive funding from...
Trash-free Superheroes
Some superheroes fly or fight crime with extraordinary powers, but on Bali, local superheroes are helping to rid their communities...
The Great Gunung Agung and the Displaced Balinese
Following the months of turmoil amongst the displaced Balinese who live within the impact zone on Mount Agung our reporter...
Tourists Return to Bali
Businesses have done well over the Christmas period with reports of normal numbers of foreign tourists everywhere and plenty of...
Jakarta or Manila: Which Southeast Asian Megacity is Safer for Women?
Walking the uneven pavement in the sweltering heat of Jakarta is made even more uncomfortable for women like Anindya Restuviani...
The People Behind the Goods
Colourful street vendors are an integral part of Jakarta’s landscape; one that separates Jakarta from other boring, even sterile-looking, cities....
Meet the Expat: Ian McKie, General Manager of the Oakwood Premier Cozmo Kuningan
Please tell us about yourself. I am originally from the UK but left there in 1985 and have been on...
International Student Experiences – From Indonesia to The Netherlands
Ratih Nawangwulan believes The Netherlands has a far superior education system compared to most other countries, which is what drew...
Floor Collapse at Indonesia Stock Exchange Building
UPDATE: The walkway above the lobby of Tower 2 of Indonesia’s Stock Exchange Building collapsed this afternoon just after 12:00p.m....
Bitcoin Could Destabilize Financial System, Warns Bank Indonesia
Trading in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin could lead to losses and destabilise Indonesia’s financial system, declared Bank Indonesia in a...
42 Foreigners Arrested for Immigration Violations in North Jakarta
As many as 42 Nigerian and Ugandan nationals have been arrested by the local authorities in North Jakarta for immigration...
Bali Woman Charged with Embezzling 4 Billion Rupiah from Quiksilver Store
A former store manager in Bali has been charged with embezzlement of over Rp.4 billion following a failed attempt to...
All Trains in Indonesia to be Equipped with Free Wi-Fi
Train passengers in Indonesia will soon be able to enjoy free internet connection after the country’s state-owned train company announced...
East Jakarta Authorities Apprehend Youth on the Street
Local authorities have apprehended dozens of teenagers identified as itinerant street kids from different provinces for displaying antisocial behavior on...
Anti-Communist Activists Unaware of Jakarta’s Soviet-Inspired Monuments, Historian Says
The recent rally staged in Jakarta by hard-line Islamic groups to protest a perceived growth in communist influence was extremely...