What Foreigners Need to Know About Background Checks in IndonesiaNadya Joy AdorFebruary 13, 2017 by Nadya Joy AdorFebruary 13, 20170 If you’re an expat in Indonesia running a startup, a mid-sized organization or a Fortune 500 corporation, it’s critical to...
Roads in Mesuji: Driving or Mud Skiing?Indonesia ExpatJanuary 30, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 30, 2017November 11, 20210 The distance from Jakarta to Mesuji in the Lampung Province of Sumatra is a little more than 400 km away....
A Discreet E-Store for Nights of Passion in IndonesiaLeighton CosseboomJanuary 30, 2017January 30, 2017 by Leighton CosseboomJanuary 30, 2017January 30, 20170 Intimacy e-commerce platform AsmaraKu aims to be the go-to purveyor of romance, health and wellness products in Indonesia. With a...
Setipe: An App for finding ?The One? in IndonesiaLeighton CosseboomJanuary 30, 2017 by Leighton CosseboomJanuary 30, 20170 While the archipelago has plenty of apps that are clearly for the sake of hooking up or just having a...
The Harrowing Evolution of Lippo KarawaciIndonesia ExpatJanuary 19, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 19, 2017November 11, 20210 As I sit stuck in bumper-traffic outside Benton Junction on my way home from what seems the umpteenth successive evening,...
5 New Indonesian Tech Companies to Watch in 2017Tinnike LieJanuary 16, 2017 by Tinnike LieJanuary 16, 20170 Indonesia’s tech industry is no longer just about e-commerce. Recently, we’ve seen more diverse ideas popping up from local and...
International Quality Healthcare for Expats in IndonesiaNadya Joy AdorJanuary 16, 2017March 8, 2023 by Nadya Joy AdorJanuary 16, 2017March 8, 20230 While many foreigners will generally find Indonesia an irresistible holiday destination, Steven Graaff saw it as the ideal place where...
An Investor’ Guide: Hot Verticals in Indonesia for 2017Leighton CosseboomJanuary 16, 2017 by Leighton CosseboomJanuary 16, 20170 Savvy investors in Indonesia are positioning themselves to mop the floor in spaces that orbit e-commerce. But other hot verticals...
How Foreigners Can Set Up a Joint Venture in IndonesiaNadya Joy AdorDecember 22, 2016December 23, 2016 by Nadya Joy AdorDecember 22, 2016December 23, 20160 Setting up a joint venture with two or more parties or companies is usually the result of a thorough decision-making...
15 Companies That Help Expats Do Business in IndonesiaNadya Joy AdorDecember 22, 2016December 23, 2016 by Nadya Joy AdorDecember 22, 2016December 23, 20160 Indonesia is going to be the world?s seventh-largest economy by 2030. As Southeast Asia?s biggest market, it offers several different...
iPhone 7 Now Sold in Indonesia After Apple Meets Local Content RequirementIshia ToledoDecember 18, 2016December 18, 2016 by Ishia ToledoDecember 18, 2016December 18, 20160 After Apple – the American technology titan – agreed to put up a research and development centre in Indonesia, the...
Top Five Holiday Retreats in BaliCaranissa DjatmikoDecember 13, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoDecember 13, 20160 With luxurious hotels and villas permeating every space on the island, you’re probably wondering which ones would best suit you...
Nick Martin: A Digital Nomad Permanently on Holiday in BaliTinnike LieDecember 13, 2016March 23, 2021 by Tinnike LieDecember 13, 2016March 23, 20210 Ten years ago, working from anywhere, anytime we wanted, seemed like an impossibility. We didn’t have many enablers to let...
Five Interesting Expats and Their Startups in IndonesiaCaroline WinataNovember 29, 2016November 30, 2016 by Caroline WinataNovember 29, 2016November 30, 20160 After scouring the sea of startups at Balai Kartini earlier this month, here are five interesting techies in Indonesia, who...
What Will Donald Trump’s Presidency Mean for Indonesia’s Economy?Kelly HenleyNovember 28, 2016November 28, 2016 by Kelly HenleyNovember 28, 2016November 28, 20160 Awkward. That may best describe Indonesian policymakers’ response to Donald Trump’s election as 45th president of the United States last...
Jokowi Asks Golkar Chairman Novanto for Help Coordinating with TrumpIshia ToledoNovember 25, 2016 by Ishia ToledoNovember 25, 20160 At a State Palace luncheon on Tuesday, November 22, Indonesian President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo discussed with Golkar Party Chairman Setya...
Better Foreign Investments, Domestic Production to Boost 2017 EconomyMilafel DacanayNovember 18, 2016November 18, 2016 by Milafel DacanayNovember 18, 2016November 18, 20160 Indonesia needs to work harder on its domestic production and foreign investments to survive a weak global economy and boost...
5 Foreign Tech Players to Meet This WeekEnricko LukmanNovember 15, 2016 by Enricko LukmanNovember 15, 20160 Here are five interesting foreigners that you might want to bump into if you?re going to Tech in Asia Jakarta...
Asia’ Biggest Tech Event Invades JakartaEnricko LukmanNovember 14, 2016 by Enricko LukmanNovember 14, 20160 Tech in Asia Jakarta 2016 invited international entrepreneurs and investors to Balai Kartini on November 16 and 17, followed by...
Infrastructure and Policy Remain Key Challenges for Food SecurityNadya Joy AdorNovember 14, 2016 by Nadya Joy AdorNovember 14, 20160 Is Indonesia meeting the definitive requirements to be considered self-sufficient? Is its definition of food security the same as the...
Jennifer Karjadi Aims to Create a Perfect UnionMay TienNovember 14, 2016 by May TienNovember 14, 20160 Jennifer Karjadi is a co-founder of Union Group, one of Jakarta’s most successful food and beverage businesses. Her passion for...