Potential is a Dangerous Aphrodisiac: Indonesia on a Tinder Box of Aspirations
I have been traveling to Indonesia on business for more than a decade and I find it amazing how pervasive...
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Bitcoin and The New World Currencies
In 1988 the Rothschild-owned financial publication Economist ran with the cover “Get Ready for a New World Currency In 2018”....
Effective Fleet Management with Indosat Ooredoo NEXTFleet
“Anything that can be connected, will be connected,” someone once said. With NEXTFleet, a simple broadband Internet connection allows for...
Mediterranean Escape: A Miniature Europe in Surabaya
Wisata Bukit Mas is a premium housing complex that has a miniature European park within the grounds, known as the...
Understanding Indonesia from a Chinese Perspective with Silkina Ahluwalia
Before assuming her post with CGTN, Silkina Ahluwalia was a producer at an English-language news channel in Jakarta. She had...
Indonesia Expat Survey
Take the Indonesia Expat survey and enter the prize draw to WIN ONE NIGHT STAY AT RAFFLES HOTEL WITH BREAKFAST!...
Explaining Indonesian Retirement Visas
The Indonesian retirement visa allows you to live in the country permanently and exit and enter whenever and as often...
Oman Imposes Six Month Ban on Expat Hiring
Omani Minister of Manpower Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Al Bakri has announced a freeze on expat hiring in ten sectors,...
Ambassador Trevor Matheson and the New Zealand Mission in Indonesia
Thank you for your time, Ambassador Matheson. It’s the sixtieth year since formal diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Indonesia...
Taiwan’ New Southbound Policy for Indonesia
Taiwan’s current president Tsai Ing-wen, during her inauguration address in May 2016, revealed her goals for identifying a new direction...
Hong Kong Remains Asia’ Most Expensive City for Expats
For a fifth consecutive year, Hong Kong tops the list for Asia’s most expensive city for expatriate professionals. Tokyo and...
Google to Invest in Go-Jek
Google is set to invest in Indonesia ride-hailing company Go-Jek as the start-up is expected to also receive funding from...
Two Indonesian Islands for Sale Online
Two islands in the Indonesian archipelago are apparently for sale after they were found to be listed on privateislandsonline.com, a...
Bitcoin Could Destabilize Financial System, Warns Bank Indonesia
Trading in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin could lead to losses and destabilise Indonesia’s financial system, declared Bank Indonesia in a...
Go-Jek Acquires Three Local Fintech Companies
Popular ride-hailing service Go-Jek has agreed to acquire three local financial technology companies to strengthen its grip on the digital-payment...
Common Myths About Doing Business in Indonesia
Indonesia is a land of great potential. Rich in culture and resources, the world’s largest archipelago offers a wide array...
Jakarta Court Orders Goldman Sachs to Pay US$24 Million to Indonesian Property Developer
Goldman Sachs Group Inc has been ruled by a Jakarta court to be guilty of an “illegal transaction” in its...
CONNEXT: “Turn Your Ideas into Reality”, an Innovation by Marquee
CONNEXT co-working space is a recent innovation of Marquee Executive Offices. Having experienced more than 12 years in the field...
How to Take Advantage of the Singapore Platform to Get Rich (advertorial)
When it comes to investment in Singapore, one cannot ignore property. Thanks to the overheated property market, many current Singaporean...
2017 Salary Guidelines in Indonesia
Last year, our “What Kind Of Salary Can A Foreigner Expect In Indonesia?” article became one of our most popular...
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...