Government to Channel Chinese Investment into Special Economic ZoneIndonesia ExpatMay 31, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 31, 2017November 11, 202101500In order to encourage investment outside Java, the government will channel Chinese investment to Special Economic Zones in Sei Mangkei...
Germany Eyes Potential For Cooperation with Indonesia’s FisheriesIndonesia ExpatMay 31, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 31, 2017November 11, 202101933As one of the world?s biggest fish product suppliers, Germany is closely monitoring Indonesia?s fishery policy developments and sees big...
Government to Sue Australia Over Paper Export TariffIndonesia ExpatMay 30, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 30, 2017November 11, 202101759Indonesia?s largest paper manufacturers have claimed the Anti-Dumping Import Duty is unfair, adding strain to the trade relationship....
Meet Noni Purnomo: The Woman Behind Blue Bird’s WheelCaranissa DjatmikoMay 22, 2017May 28, 2017 by Caranissa DjatmikoMay 22, 2017May 28, 201704688Blue Bird is more than just an iconic taxi company. The inspiring story of how one woman has managed the...
What Gubernatorial Election Results and Ahok’s Verdict Mean for Indonesia’s EconomyIndonesia ExpatMay 22, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 22, 2017November 11, 202102235President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo’s plan to lure international investors to Indonesia’s vital infrastructure, maritime and tourism sectors may have hit...
Foreign Investment Welcome, Jokowi Tells Beijing ForumIndonesia ExpatMay 18, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 18, 2017November 11, 202101724President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo has once again taken to the world’s stage, touting Indonesia as an attractive hub for foreign...
Bank Indonesia To Cap Foreign Banknotes Entering CountryIndonesia ExpatMay 17, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 17, 2017November 11, 202101906From March 5, 2018, carrying foreign banknotes equal or more than US$75,148 will be illegal if not registered with Bank...
15 New Container Ships Set to Support Sea Toll ProgrammeIndonesia ExpatMay 16, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 16, 2017November 11, 202101536The government is overseeing a programme introducing 15 container ships along new routes to serve Java and Eastern Indonesia as...
Indonesia Attracts Illinois Investors through Business LuncheonIndonesia ExpatMay 16, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 16, 2017November 11, 202101403The cooperation focused mainly on a Indonesia?s priority sectors, particularly infrastructure, tourism and maritime investment....
Pelindo II to Foster National Ports Cooperation with International PlayersIndonesia ExpatMay 15, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 15, 2017November 11, 202101684China?s largest port firm, Ningbo Zhousan, signed an MoU with Pelindo II earlier this month in a large investment for...
Bali One Step Closer in Benoa Port PlanIndonesia ExpatMay 12, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 12, 2017November 11, 202103366In addition to offering an alternative transportation hub for domestic and international tourists arriving in Bali, the harbour is expected...
The Man Behind the Curtain of Royal Ambarrukmo YogyakartaLeighton CosseboomMay 9, 2017September 13, 2017 by Leighton CosseboomMay 9, 2017September 13, 201701838The Central Bureau of Statistics shows Yogyakarta as the country’s top travel destination in recent years. The number of tourist...
The Growth of Indonesia’s Travel Sector Spells Bright Future for SMEsSharon HambaliMay 9, 2017May 9, 2017 by Sharon HambaliMay 9, 2017May 9, 201701550According to global research firm McKinsey, Indonesia is among the fastest growing emerging markets in the world today, with a...
Denmark Seeks More Wind Power Plant Opportunities in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatMay 4, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 4, 2017November 11, 202103015With two major wind power plant projects in the works, Danish investors are on the hunt to develop more cooperations...
Government Simplifies Business Permits for Oil and GasIndonesia ExpatApril 27, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 27, 2017November 11, 202105170By simplifying oil and gas business permits in Indonesia, Minister Ignasius Jonan aims to make the legal process easier and...
88Spares: Taking Indonesia’s Textile Industry by StormCaranissa DjatmikoApril 26, 2017 by Caranissa DjatmikoApril 26, 201702137Indonesia’s first B2B e-marketplace for industrial machine spare parts aims to broaden the horizons of the nation’s textile and garment...
How Indonesia Aims to Make Palm Oil SustainableSharon HambaliApril 26, 2017 by Sharon HambaliApril 26, 201701685Indonesia believes its ISPO standard for the palm oil industry, if enforced, could help cut back on environmental destruction. Meanwhile,...
Officials Aim to Control the Overpopulation of Bali HotelsSharon HambaliApril 23, 2017April 23, 2017 by Sharon HambaliApril 23, 2017April 23, 201702351The number of rooms in Bali does not match its number of visitors. Local groups push for all Bali hotels...
Politicians Mull Foreign Ownership in Indonesia’s Insurance GameIndonesia ExpatApril 20, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 20, 2017November 11, 202101140A member of the House of Representatives has called for stricter limitations on foreign ownership of local insurance firms....
47 Illegal Money Changers Identified in BaliIndonesia ExpatApril 18, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 18, 2017November 11, 202101229In order to protect consumers from illegal money changers, the government has been identifying them and pledging to take action...
Jakarta’s MRT is on Track to Open in 2019Indonesia ExpatApril 10, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 10, 2017November 11, 202101827Jakarta?s MRT will begin operating in early 2019 but local government dithering risks delays for northern route, planners say....