Breakfast at Monolog
If you’ve been to Plaza Senayan or Pondok Indah Mall in Jakarta, chances are you’ve been to Monolog; the coffee...
Talking Sports: Meet Nicole Shiraz
Nicole Shiraz is a 21-year-old sports presenter and producer of mixed Iranian and Indonesian heritage. Spending her childhood travelling between...
The Law in These Parts: Hadromi & Partners
Hadromi & Partners is a general practice law firm, established in 1999 during the Indonesian financial crisis. We discuss Indonesia’s...
Then Trash Became Ffrash: Meet Karin van Horssen and Renate Suurd-Joossink
Ffrash produces high-quality, sustainable design furniture and home interior products from trash, giving former street children a chance at a...
Producing Durable Pallets from Recycled Plastic Waste
Bali (and Indonesia) has received a lot of negative press in recent years with regards to plastic litter. This issue,...
McKinsey & Company in Indonesia: Unleashing the Potential of the Archipelago’ Economy
Paris-born Guillaume de Gantes started his journey with McKinsey & Company 15 years ago in Paris. He mainly worked in...
The Art of Storytelling: Meet Andrew Trigg
Andrew Trigg is the president of community theatre organisation, The Jakarta Players, and a University lecturer in Jakarta. Andrew first...
Becak Terus: Rickshawing from Aceh to Jakarta for a Good Cause
Back in 2013, we interviewed a man brave – and some might even say crazy – enough to run from...
Aaron Mashano of Leaders of Tomorrow: Turning Passion into Profits
Zambian-born Aaron Mashano moved to Australia in 2001 to study English, law and commerce. He was drawn towards helping young...
Bonding with the Best: Meet Marten Hubbeling
Australian expat Marten Hubbeling is General Manager of DMC Bali Plus – a one-stop and complete Meeting, Incentive, Convention and...
Notebooks Shine a Light, Revealing the End of the Tunnel
The Buku Kami Project empowers former sex workers in East Jakarta who have been forced into the illegal trade for...
Ideas Worth Spreading: Meet Mila Shwaiko
If you’ve been to TEDxUbud or TEDxMakassar, chances are you’ve seen Mila busy in action. Born in Australia to American...
Sumatra Paradiso: Meet Dominique Murail
Dominique is Managing Director of Cubadak Paradiso Resort on Cubadak Island in West Sumatra. Established in 1992, the resort was...
In Search of the Perfect Smile: Neu Premium Dentistry
Dr. Andri is the owner of Neu Premium Dentistry, which has two branches in Jakarta. He explains his business philosophy...
Holiday-makers clean Birie Island Beach in Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat in West Papua is known for being a paradise for divers, bird-watchers and nature lovers. Although it is...
A Modern Day Robinson Crusoe: Meet Max Ammer
Dutch-born Max Ammer first visited Indonesia when he was 29 and not long after made Raja Ampat his permanent residence....
Born to Ride: PT GO-JEK Indonesia
GO-JEK, the army of green-helmeted motorbike taxis that has taken over the streets of Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung and Bali, provides...
Striving for Excellence: Meet Charles Choi
Charles Choi has a remarkable story in his hotelier career, advancing steadily from waiter and receptionist to the position of...
Investing in Lombok Real Estate: Naga Indo Investment Limited
With development in Bali reaching a tipping point, more and more investors are looking eastwards to Lombok. Silk Air has...
Weaving a Social Enterprise in Flores
Du’Anyam is a social enterprise focusing on bettering the lives of mothers and families in Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, through...
Travel the Unknown with Flores XP Adventure
Massimiliano de Reviziis is an Italian entrepreneur living in Labuan Bajo, Flores and owner of tour company Flores XP Adventure,...