47 Illegal Money Changers Identified in BaliIndonesia ExpatApril 18, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 18, 2017November 11, 202101237In 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, 202101836Jakarta?s MRT will begin operating in early 2019 but local government dithering risks delays for northern route, planners say....
How Mexican Joints Can Survive in Jakarta’s Culinary SceneCaranissa DjatmikoApril 10, 2017 by Caranissa DjatmikoApril 10, 201702467Caranissa Djatmiko sits down with Christian Tan, owner and founder of Super Loco, to find out what it takes to...
Indonesians Buy More Coffee, Local Output Remains UncertainLeighton CosseboomApril 10, 2017April 13, 2017 by Leighton CosseboomApril 10, 2017April 13, 201701417Every year, the archipelago is jockeying with Colombia for the title of “the world’s third largest coffee producer.” As the...
Local, French Investors Vie for North Bali Airport ProjectIndonesia ExpatApril 10, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 10, 2017November 11, 202101526The government will publish plans for a new airport in North Bali amid surge in overseas air traffic to the...
Lombok to Get a Boost with $3B Mandalika Project (Infographic)Indonesia ExpatApril 6, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 6, 2017November 11, 202103440The Mandalika project includes building out infrastructure including solar power plants, water treatment facilities and roads on Lombok....
Indonesian Entrepreneurs Mine a Rich Vein of Foreign Resource GiantsIndonesia ExpatApril 5, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 5, 2017November 11, 202101986Two big local buy outs of foreign mining giants is boosting optimism that the country may extend its reach within...
Supadio International Airport Plans New Runway as Arrival Numbers Take OffIndonesia ExpatApril 4, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 4, 2017November 11, 202101777Supadio International Airport in West Kalimantan will add a new runway amid to boost local tourism and ease bottlenecks....
With an Eye for Expats, Developer Plans New Bali CondotelIndonesia ExpatApril 3, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 3, 2017November 11, 202101576PT Laut Biru Bali is eyeing foreign visitors and expats with an upcoming premium condominium-hotel for Legian Beach in Bali....
Czech Power Company Explores Green Energy in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatApril 3, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 3, 2017November 11, 202102273Indonesia and the Czech Republic aim to bolster bilateral relations with a newly proposed co-op initiative in the green energy...
Luxury Apartment Developers Target Expats in CikarangIndonesia ExpatMarch 29, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 29, 2017November 11, 202102840A large number of expats in Cikarang?s industrial area drives luxury property developers to offer better and more comfortable housing...
Success is Passion Peppered with Sacrifice and DramaNadya Joy AdorMarch 29, 2017 by Nadya Joy AdorMarch 29, 201702539Raised in a family largely involved in the hospitality sector and blessed to have travelled the world at a young...
Government Further Limits Expat Jobs in ConstructionIndonesia ExpatMarch 27, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 27, 2017November 11, 202101512A revised law increases the barrier to entry for foreign construction workers in Indonesia. Expats may now only fill certain...
An Investor’ Guide: How to Minimize Risk in IndonesiaLeighton CosseboomMarch 27, 2017 by Leighton CosseboomMarch 27, 201703157For global investors, there is a whole host of issues that make Indonesia seem like a risky bet. The country...
Tax Amnesty is Spurring Locals to Shop for Overseas PropertyIndonesia ExpatMarch 21, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 21, 2017November 11, 202104871Indonesia?s tax amnesty policy is helping foreign property developers attract more interest from locals looking to buy property overseas....
Homes For Expats in Jakarta May Get More Costly Due to MRTIndonesia ExpatMarch 16, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 16, 2017November 11, 202102374The Jakarta Provincial Government predicts that the city’s MRT project will end up raising property taxes by up to 30...
Dear Taxpayer, Big Brother is Taking Action (Advertorial)Robin DrekeMarch 15, 2017 by Robin DrekeMarch 15, 201702023We highlighted several examples of letters sent by the Tax Office to dearest taxpayers in our previous installment of Frequently...
Why Investor Confidence is Low in Indonesia’s Mining IndustryIndonesia ExpatMarch 14, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 14, 2017November 11, 202102924It’s no secret that Indonesia is a major player in the global mining industry. A country rich in natural resources,...
AFEX Indonesia on Fintech and Cross-Border PaymentsNadya Joy AdorMarch 14, 2017March 14, 2017 by Nadya Joy AdorMarch 14, 2017March 14, 201703097As the world’s fourth most populous country, which has 742 different languages, 18,307 islands and a middle-income class that is...
Expats Buying Luxury Homes and Condos to Pay 20 Percent TaxIndonesia ExpatMarch 13, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 13, 2017November 11, 202103977The government has given foreigners permission to own homes, but only under certain provisions. Now, buyers must pay a new...
Australia to Help Manage Lombok International AirportIndonesia ExpatMarch 10, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 10, 2017November 11, 202102436Indonesia asked Australia to jointly manage Lombok International Airport and further develop related tourism opportunities....