Lombok to Get a Boost with $3B Mandalika Project (Infographic)
The Mandalika project includes building out infrastructure including solar power plants, water treatment facilities and roads on Lombok....
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Indonesian Entrepreneurs Mine a Rich Vein of Foreign Resource Giants
Two 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 Off
Supadio 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 Condotel
PT 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 Indonesia
Indonesia 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 Cikarang
A 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 Drama
Raised 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 Construction
A 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 Indonesia
For 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 Property
Indonesia?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 MRT
The 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)
We 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 Industry
It’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 Payments
As 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 Tax
The 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 Airport
Indonesia asked Australia to jointly manage Lombok International Airport and further develop related tourism opportunities....
The Economics of Bintang Beer in Indonesia and Beyond
In the UK, Bintang will be distributed by Kingfisher Beer Europe. Multi Bintang Indonesia seeks to promote the lager beyond...
This Entrepreneur Gives International Education to Students from All Income Levels
Since its inception in Indonesia, Singapore School Bona Vista has grabbed substantial financing from IFC, built schools across the archipelago...
Advertorial: Why Should Your Company Relocate to a Service Office
Deciding whether to relocate your workspace can be tricky. One of the nation’s most successful serviced offices Marquee Executive Offices...
This Entrepreneur Shares His Profit with Bali Locals
American expat Michael Lorenti Jr. is siphoning money from the booming cosmetics industry back into the pockets of locals in...
What Foreigners Need to Know About Background Checks in Indonesia
If you’re an expat in Indonesia running a startup, a mid-sized organization or a Fortune 500 corporation, it’s critical to...