Prepare to Farewell Rupiah’ Zeroes If Central Bank Has Its WayIndonesia ExpatAugust 1, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 1, 2017November 11, 202101359Dropping some zeroes from Indonesia’s currency has long been touted by the country’s central bank, community groups and lawmakers, but...
Indonesia’s Tourism: Three Major Trends To Watch ForSharon HambaliJuly 20, 2017 by Sharon HambaliJuly 20, 201702604Indonesia has been a world favourite holiday destination for decades, with tourists from Australia and Southeast Asia mainly flocking to...
Trump Takes On Tanah LotAruna HarjaniJuly 20, 2017 by Aruna HarjaniJuly 20, 201702511Property mogul turned President of the United States Donald Trump has a lot on his plate, but that hasn’t stopped...
Special Economic Zone to Boost National Tourism SectorIndonesia ExpatJuly 12, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 12, 2017November 11, 202101627Each zone will be established in a region in which a variety of industries are expected to grow and thrive...
Dissecting The Demise Of 7-Eleven In IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatJuly 6, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 6, 2017November 11, 202101204The debate over the cause of the sudden departure in late June of 7-Eleven, known locally as Sevel, from Indonesia...
Batam Set To Be ?Paradise? For Foreign Energy InvestorsIndonesia ExpatJune 22, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 22, 2017November 11, 202102552PGN has targeted Batam, Riau, for a huge development hoped to bring foreign and local investors flocking to the area....
Foreign Investors Eye Gas-Based Petrochemical InvestmentIndonesia ExpatJune 19, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 19, 2017November 11, 20210921Foreign investors are exploring opportunities in Indonesia?s petrochemical industry, with ripe demand and bountiful natural resources....
The Ramadan Productivity Drop And How To Overcome ItIndonesia ExpatJune 19, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 19, 2017November 11, 202102964The holy fasting month of Ramadan is a special time in Indonesia, with nightly celebrations and long days of devout...
Indonesia’s Hopes and Struggles in the Economic Landscape, According to Oxford Business Group’s Federica PetrilliCaranissa DjatmikoJune 19, 2017 by Caranissa DjatmikoJune 19, 201701706In the wake of the trade protectionism takeover, collapsing commodity prices and other pressing economic issues, it is important to...
Aluminimum Investors Wanted in Tanah Kuning Industrial Zone DevelopmentIndonesia ExpatJune 16, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 16, 2017November 11, 202102335Due to high potential of bauxite reserves, government is trying to invites investors to develop aluminium factories in the Industrial...
GrabHeli Hits The Skies Above World’s Worst TrafficIndonesia ExpatJune 13, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 13, 2017November 11, 202101277The dream of many stuck in Jakarta’s world-record traffic is one step closer to coming true after ride-hailing app Grab...
Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates Invites Indonesia to Re-Join OPECIndonesia ExpatJune 7, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 7, 2017November 11, 202101506Although domestic crude oil production is still insufficient to meet local demand, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have...
6 Great Services to Help Expats Move to Their New HomeIshia ToledoJune 5, 2017July 18, 2022 by Ishia ToledoJune 5, 2017July 18, 202201870The process of moving to a new place can be exciting, but it can also be a great hassle –...
Is Now the Best Time to Get in on Lombok Property?Ishia ToledoJune 5, 2017 by Ishia ToledoJune 5, 201702846When it comes to investing in property in Indonesia, Bali is often the most common choice. That said, people are...
Government to Issue Samurai Bond Worth 100 Billion YenIndonesia ExpatJune 5, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 5, 2017November 11, 202102225The government is ready to issue another batch of samurai bonds, worth ?100 billion. The issuance of the bonds is...
Minister Revises Tax Target, Investors Remain ConfidentIndonesia ExpatJune 5, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 5, 2017November 11, 202103605Although the overall national economic condition is stronger than last year, tax revenue is dragging....
Bubble Fears Premature Following Economic DownturnIndonesia ExpatJune 5, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 5, 2017November 11, 202101931Fears of an eventual bubble in Indonesia’s property markets may have failed to come to fruition in recent years, largely...
Kenneth Rogers: What It’ Like to Manage Luxury Residences in Two CountriesCaranissa DjatmikoJune 5, 2017 by Caranissa DjatmikoJune 5, 201701994In order to survive in the highly competitive hospitality sector, one must not only understand the importance of product differentiation...
Korean Air Ready to Fly to LombokIshia ToledoJune 2, 2017August 8, 2017 by Ishia ToledoJune 2, 2017August 8, 201702044South Korean carrier Korean Air is set to host charter flights between South Korea and Lombok International Airport, West Nusa...
Indonesia Open For Business After Investment Grade RatingsIndonesia ExpatJune 2, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 2, 2017November 11, 202101055For the first time in 20 years, three reputable international ratings agencies have given Indonesia investment grade status, showing Southeast...
GO-JEK And Bahaso Team Up For Driver Language TrainingIndonesia ExpatJune 1, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 1, 2017November 11, 202101752Foreign language skills are not only a requirement for multi-national company employees, but also for online transport drivers, prompting GO-JEK...