Is Chinese Business a Key Pillar for Indonesia’s Economy? ?
Although China planned to invest $18.4 billion in Indonesia in the last five years, its investment hasn’t been as significant...
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Heart Inc: Matching Up to Love in Indonesia
Heart Inc is a leading matchmaking company in Indonesia and was founded by Zola Yoana, Indonesia’s only certified matchmaker. Established...
An Investor’ Guide to Indonesia: Red Tape for Foreign Cash
For foreign investors looking to capitalise on Indonesia’s future, here are some things to think about before jumping into the...
Foreigner Workers to Take Bahasa Indonesia Proficiency Test
Starting this year, foreigners wishing to work in Indonesia will be required to pass a language proficiency exam. The language...
Crystal Aesthetic Clinic & Dermaster Aesthetic and Hair Clinic
In this issue’s Business Profile, we meet Yety Tjandra, a successful, young and beautiful entrepreneur in the world of beauty....
Global oil prices are slipping. Where does Indonesia stand?
The fall in global oil prices seems like good news in Indonesia. But not all is well in ASEAN. Remko...
US-Based Sovereign’ Capital Wants to Beef Up Healthcare in Indonesia
As the Jakarta-based managing principal of Sovereign’s Capital, Luke Roush recounts his firm’s investment progress with Indonesian healthcare companies. ...
Mark Magee, General Manager of IKEA Indonesia
In this issue’s Business Profile we meet Mark Magee, General Manager of IKEA Indonesia. IKEA opened their first Indonesian store...
Bill Lloyd, Managing Director of Asian Tigers Mobility Indonesia
In this issue’s Business Profile we meet Bill Lloyd, Managing Director of Asian Tigers Mobility Indonesia. Bill is an American...
Jakob Friis Sorensen, President Director of Maersk Line Indonesia
In this issue’s Business Profile, we meet Jakob Friis Sorensen, Danish President Director of Maersk Line Indonesia. Jakob is also...
Ponti Young, Certified Wine Advisor at iMust and Chief Wine Officer of BACCO
When did you first fall in love with wine? What was the catalyst for this lifelong passion? I have had...
Sebastien Laurent, Antiques Dealer
In this Business Profile, we meet Sebastien Laurent, a Frenchman who works in the antique and decoration industry from his...
Rully Darmawan, Business Development Manager of Liberica Coffee
Firstly, I’d like to know a bit about your background. Where did you study and what got you interested to...
MTE Richard Daguise, the French CEO of Mesa Hotels & Resorts
Where are you originally from? Why the move to Indonesia? Am originally from France. After several years spent in London...
Elsie Mullers, Director of Marketing, Product Development, and International Business Development at PT Eatertainment Indonesia
This issue’s Business Profile, we meet an entrepreneurial woman, Elsie Mullers, who is the Director of Marketing, Product Development and...
Meet Karishma Vaswani, Indonesia Editor at BBC News
Meet Karishma Vaswani, a well-known face in journalism. Karishma has been the BBC News Indonesia Correspondent since 2009, and was...
Henry Lucman, Director of Dr. Gadget
In this issue of Indonesia Expat, we took interest in the technology sector and conversed with Henry Lucman, director and...
Jan Oudeman, Founder & CEO at Grivy
Meet Jan Oudeman, an adventurous techie and founder of Grivy.com Hello, Jan! Let’s start with where you are from? I...
Adrian Bramantyo Musyanif, Chief Executive Officer at Samali Hotels & Resorts
Adrian Bramantyo Musyanif, affectionately known by many as Pak Bram, is the Chief Executive Officer of Samali Hotels & Resorts....
Multi-City Flying: Save Money on the Way to Europe
In Europe the holiday season begins in June and lasts until the first few days of September. The longest day...
Social Media Marketing: Where’s the Payoff for Small Businesses?
Like most small business entrepreneurs in Indonesia you have probably progressed from posting your most recent meal photos on Facebook...