British Bengkulu: A Forgotten Imperial Outpost
Bengkulu, October 1685: The fort stood atop a small hillock on the banks of a coffee-coloured creek. To the west...
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Indonesia May be the Next Frontier for Ecotourism Entrepreneurs
Ecotourism in Indonesia is an emerging trend that could be the next big thing. Here’s a guide on how to...
Indonesia Aims to Replicate Bali’s Success with Ten New Tourist Destinations
As part of an effort to reduce the nation’s dependence on exporting raw commodities, President Jokowi has chosen tourism as...
Indonesia May Turn on a Bootleg Alcohol Tap by Banning the Legal One
The House of Representatives is deliberating an alcohol prohibition bill. But concerns have been raised, and many believe the move...
Tips for Investors: How SMEs in Indonesia Can Compete in the AEC
With the AEC in effect, Indonesia’s small businesses have competition from neighbouring countries. Here’s how 57 million SMEs can thrive...
Settlers, Saints, Kings and Conversions: The Dawn of Indonesian Islam
Author of A Brief History of Indonesia, Tim Hannigan, travels back in time to explore the history of Islam in...
With a Long History in Indonesia, Tobacco Remains an Economic Pillar
Tobacco companies in Indonesia could face challenging times, as regulators tighten. But with power and resources, cigarette firms have cause...
With Government Research, LGN Hopes to Make Marijuana Legal in Indonesia
Despite Indonesia’s strict drug laws, a local community named Lingkar Ganja Nusantara (LGN) believes marijuana can become legal and transparently...
Indonesia to Make Starting a Business Easier, But Experts Remain Sceptical
The Indonesian government looks to slash the number of days it takes to start a business from 47 days down...
Despite Protests in Bali, Benoa Bay Reclamation Project Moves Ahead Legally
The Benoa Bay reclamation by PT Tirta Wahana Bali International has drawn fervent protests. But the project looks to be...
Tips for Investors: The Unwritten Rules of Doing Business in Lombok
An experienced entrepreneur shares some important tips you should take note of before starting up a business or putting your...
Despite Islamophobia, Donald Trump Has Several Business Plays in Indonesia
US presidential candidate and billionaire Donald Trump is in bed with MNC Group. What could happen to Indonesian relations if...
Local Content Rule for 4G Smartphones to Drive Black Market for Gadgets
Indonesia’s local content rule for 4G devices may cause import permits to stall in 2017, prompting the growth of black...
US Cooperates with National Police to Arrest Terrorist Leader in Sulawesi
Indonesia’s military has been fighting a guerrilla war with Muslim radicals in Sulawesi for years. Officials claim to be closing...
Indonesia Just Made it Easier to Invest in Property, No More Double Taxation on REIT Trading
The government has removed double taxation on Real Estate Investment Trust securities in a bid to attract more investors to...
Indonesia’s Anti-LGBT Sentiments are Diverting Attention from the Problems at Hand
Indonesia’s sudden uproar of anti-LGBT sentiment could be a tactic used by the government to divert public attention away from...
Indonesia’s Bans on Netflix and Tumblr: Is it the Porn or the Taxes?
Following recent bans of digital content services Netflix and Tumblr in Indonesia, entrepreneurs and netizens speak out about the government’s...
Government Hopes More Foreign Students Will Study at Indonesian Universities
While education quality remains a problem in Indonesia, the government just made it easier for foreign students to enrol in...
Dengue is Common in Indonesia; Zika is Carried by Same Mosquito
Zika causes only mild flu-like symptoms, but can lead to serious neurological disorders in unborn babies. Pregnant women in Indonesia...
Indonesia Remains Confident the Economy Will Grow by More than 5 Percent This Year
The Indonesian government aims to bolster its slowing economy by encouraging domestic consumption, increasing government spending, and drumming up investment....
Amidst Slowing Economy, Indonesia’s Tourism Sector Prepares to Take on Foreign Investment
Facing an economic slowdown, the Indonesian government is set to revamp laws on foreign ownership in certain sectors, starting with...