Meet Noni Purnomo: The Woman Behind Blue Bird’s Wheel
Blue Bird is more than just an iconic taxi company. The inspiring story of how one woman has managed the...
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What Gubernatorial Election Results and Ahok’s Verdict Mean for Indonesia’s Economy
President 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 Forum
President 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 Country
From 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 Programme
The 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 Luncheon
The cooperation focused mainly on a Indonesia?s priority sectors, particularly infrastructure, tourism and maritime investment....
Pelindo II to Foster National Ports Cooperation with International Players
China?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 Plan
In 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 Yogyakarta
The 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 SMEs
According 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 Indonesia
With 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 Gas
By 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 Storm
Indonesia’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 Sustainable
Indonesia 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 Hotels
The 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 Game
A member of the House of Representatives has called for stricter limitations on foreign ownership of local insurance firms....
47 Illegal Money Changers Identified in Bali
In 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 2019
Jakarta?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 Scene
Caranissa 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 Uncertain
Every 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 Project
The government will publish plans for a new airport in North Bali amid surge in overseas air traffic to the...