Get Ready To Wave The Red And White
With the Independence Day holiday fast approaching and the country already painting itself red and white, August is always a...
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Prepare to Farewell Rupiah’ Zeroes If Central Bank Has Its Way
Dropping some zeroes from Indonesia’s currency has long been touted by the country’s central bank, community groups and lawmakers, but...
Under the Knife: Female Genitalia Mutilation Causes Long-Term Psychological Effects on Indonesian Women
Female genitalia mutilation is a common practice in Indonesia. Although it is largely associated with Islamic teachings, many claim there...
Indonesia’s Tourism: Three Major Trends To Watch For
Indonesia has been a world favourite holiday destination for decades, with tourists from Australia and Southeast Asia mainly flocking to...
Trump Takes On Tanah Lot
Property mogul turned President of the United States Donald Trump has a lot on his plate, but that hasn’t stopped...
The Boom Is Here As Indonesia Tourism Tops Asean Growth
Indonesia’s stunning beaches, mountainscapes and jungles are by no means a well-kept secret, but tourism has largely been confined to...
Is Jakarta Set To Lose Capital City Title In 2018?
Rumours of plans to move Indonesia?s capital from Jakarta to another city in Java or even another region have long...
Barack Obama and Jokowi Dine on Bakso in Bogor
President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo and former US president Barack Obama met Friday, June 30, for lunch in Bogor to mark...
The Other Side of Ramadan: What Non-Muslims Make of the Islamic Holy Month
With around 87 percent of local Islamic residents celebrating Ramadan every year, others have no choice but to show respect....
What You Need to Know About Annual Bonuses in Indonesia
Expat employers and foreign professionals may have heard their local counterparts speaking of something called ‘THR’ in recent weeks. If...
The Ramadan Productivity Drop And How To Overcome It
The holy fasting month of Ramadan is a special time in Indonesia, with nightly celebrations and long days of devout...
The Trouble With Alcohol in Indonesia
Indonesia, being a Muslim majority country, is also a pluralist, democratic and secular nation. And with the rest of the...
How Indonesia’s Hatred Towards LGBT Affects Communities
While Indonesia officially recognizes a number of religions and perspectives, the country is largely conservative in social values. This has...
Indonesia’s Kampung Pelangi: From Slum Transformation to Creative Sustainability
The government’s decision to invest Rp.300 million (about US$29,000) on Kampung Pelangi’s slum makeover in South Semarang shows its dedication...
Is Now the Best Time to Get in on Lombok Property?
When it comes to investing in property in Indonesia, Bali is often the most common choice. That said, people are...
Bubble Fears Premature Following Economic Downturn
Fears of an eventual bubble in Indonesia’s property markets may have failed to come to fruition in recent years, largely...
Stories of Property and Corruption in Indonesia
Property is a unique game in Indonesia, one with many stakeholders and nuances. Because of this, it has been a...
Viewpoints: Indonesia in Pictures
Bali-based photographer David Metcalf captures the magic and wonder of Indonesia while traveling across Kalimantan, Java and Bali. ...
Vibrant Jakarta ? Alive and Kicking
Jakarta is full of colour, vibrancy and life. At first glance it looks like a huge modern city with a...
What the Gig Economy Means for Indonesia
Indonesia has seen a specific kind of renaissance with the rise of its gig economy. Young people and expats are...
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...