Five Fantastic Eastern Indonesian Holiday Destinations
The Indonesian archipelago, featuring 17,000 islands, has so much to offer insatiable adventurers. While more and more expat travellers are...
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Six Tips for Expats Travelling to Remote Areas of Indonesia
Across Indonesia’s 17,000 plus islands, there is something for everyone – even the pickiest of travellers. As the country opens...
Trash-Tinted Goggles: Mountains of Garbage Overshadow Indonesia’s Ambitious Tourism Plans
A sprawling archipelago of white sandy beaches, towering active volcanoes, seas abundant with marine life, rich rainforests, and dozens of...
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...
Fighting Religious Intolerance with ?Punk Muslim?
A new generation of Indonesian Punk Muslims might give conservatives a slap in the face, but some think they are...
Obtaining a Bank Account, Tax Number & BPJS-K
Living and working in Indonesia, there are always challenges in meeting the changing requirements of the bureaucracy. Some of these...
The Rise and Danger of Fake News
Fake news, a symptom of lazy journalism and deliberate mischief-making, is everywhere. Consequences can be fatal. Many moons ago, “fake...
What it Really Means to Localize Your Business in Indonesia
Some founders looking to localize in Indonesia think it’s as easy as getting your PR manager to translate your website....
Eight Great Places for Authentic Sushi in Jakarta and Bali
Japanese restaurants can be found all over the place in the capital and other big cities in Indonesia. Many local...
Peranakan Cuisine: The Most Delicious Food You Never Knew You Were Eating
May Tien explores the historical and cultural impact of Chinese emigrants and the food they brought to Southeast Asia. The...
How Safe is it to Eat Street Food in Jakarta?
For expats living in Jakarta, eating street food is a risk many are not willing to take. However, for those...
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...
Eight Great Coworking Spaces for Digital Nomads in Jakarta and Bali
Recent trends show people’s increasing desire to work from the comfort of their homes instead of being holed up in...
E-KTP: One Identification Card, Big-time Corruption
Back in October, Fikrul Hanif, a history professor at a teacher’s college in Padang, West Sumatra, trudged to his local...
An Investor’ Guide: How to Acquire a Local Company
Indonesia is a country with great economic potential, one that has been under the probing eyes of the global community....
Government Policies and Expat Employment in Indonesia
The number of expat workers in Indonesia continues to decline this year due to low commodity prices and the government...
How Cabinet Reshuffles Have Affected Indonesia’s Education Reform
In less than three years, Indonesia has seen big changes in its education system. After three primary education ministers took...
Best International Schools in Indonesia
Best International Schools in Indonesia – Top Rated Schools of Indonesia When it comes to education, most parents want to...
Tensions Rise as Freeport-Indonesia Mining Dispute May Go to Court
Tensions arise as Freeport and Indonesia both show no signs of backing down. Here's what you need to know about...
The Gap Between Public and Private Education in Indonesia
By and large, expats in Indonesia send their kids to private international schools. If your family is coming from a...
Authorities Storm the Beach of Gili Trawangan, Crack Down on Businesses
The Indonesian Military and National Police ripped down private structures along the coastline of popular tourist island Gili Trawangan....