Putin Breaks into Rare Giggling Fit at his Minister’ Suggestion for Exporting Pork to Indonesia
Seeing Russia’s President Vladimir Putin breaking down in laughter is a rare sight indeed. However, Putin’s giggle was publicly on...
Protests at Alexis Hotel over Prostitution Allegation
A number of non-governmental organizations have announced that roughly 1,000 people will stage a rally on Thursday afternoon demanding for...
Police Arrests Man Selling Wife on Facebook
Police in Surabaya has arrested a man who attempted to sell his wife for sex on Facebook after an officer...
Jakarta – A Dangerous City for Women?
Having been ranked in the bottom five of the Safe Cities Index, Jakarta is also in the top ten of...
The Prominence: Working In An Independent City
One of Alam Sutera’s most renowned office towers; The Prominence, provides an alternative way of working in a city that...
Why is Indonesia’s Middle and Upper Class Spending Less Money?
Indonesia’s middle and upper class has been spending less money, which has contributed to stagnant growth of Indonesia’s private consumption...
Treat Yourself: Jakarta’s Top Spa Treatments
As the old saying goes, a change is as good as a holiday. And at these leading salons around Jakarta you’ll...
Fixing the Fake News and Hoaxes
Fake news, it’s a well-known refrain around the world. From the US president’s blaming unfavourable coverage as fake news to...
Rob Davies: The Entrepreneur Behind Appsolute Digital
Rob Davies, the CEO of Appsolute Digital and Arm Enterprises, shares his views on Indonesia’s technology market and his formula...
Will Indonesia Run Dry?
For most of 2017, distributors of imported alcohol have been met quietly with resistance by various ministries and the government...
Helping the Evacuees from Bali’s Mount Agung
Assistance comes in many forms for the evacuees from Mount Agung in northeastern Bali. The Indonesian government, local non-profit organizations...
A Luxurious Getaway to InterContinental Bandung Dago Pakar
Are you looking for upscale accommodations for your getaway from Jakarta to Bandung, “The City of Flowers”? Then head down...
What the Temples of Indonesia Tell Us
We live in a vast archipelago nation alongside 129 active volcanoes. Traditional wooden houses in this region have withstood the...
Diabetes: Indonesia’s Hidden Killer
A World Health Organisation (WHO) report released in 2016 found 7 percent of Indonesians suffer from diabetes, or just over 18...
Reset, Recharge, Revive With a Moment’ Break
Whether you’re living in an expat hub in South Jakarta, or among the beautiful forests of Ubud in Bali it’s...
Snakes not Preying on Humans, Expert Says
Humans are not the target, says a scientist following a python attack on a local in the province of Riau....
Latest Attempt at Easing Jakarta’s Traffic Congestion Meets Doubt
In its latest attempt to curb traffic in the city, the Jakarta government has banned motorbikes in a few thoroughfares...
Australians Look to Bali for Property Investment
While Bali has always been a popular holiday destination for Australian tourists, there now seems to be a growing appeal...
Island Hopping Off the Tourist Track
Indonesia is rightfully proud of its claim to the country with the most islands in the world. But with so...
Live Well, Eat Well with Indonesia’s Top Foods
For the newly arrived, Indonesian cuisine can be both the most exciting and bewildering aspect of relocation. Unlike other Southeast...
Moazzam Malik: the British Ambassador Who Wants to Make a Difference in Education
Singapore National Academy had the pleasure of hosting the British Ambassador to Indonesia for around 90 minutes during which we...