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...
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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...
Opinion: Understanding Indonesia’s Business Culture
Adapting to a new work culture is often challenging. In Indonesia, there are certain rules of thumb that expats need...
Fake Diplomas Reflect Indonesia’s Broken Education System
With chop shops camouflaged as ?foreign-licensed? universities or ?economic institutes?, the demand for fake diplomas is growing in Indonesia....
West Sumatra Eyes Potential of Owl Agritourism
With thousands of majestic owls living in the area, a local environmental centre plans to develop a new agritourism concept...
Is Indonesia Really Free from a Food Crisis?
The United Nations (UN) recently claimed that the world is facing its worst humanitarian crisis since the end of World...
Hoax Tourism Expo Scams Exhibitors
There’s a whole industry devoted to making money by exploiting corporate vanity through promotional activities, listings and awards. The ASEAN...
Ministry of Transportation: Bombs Are No Laughing Matter
After a string of hoaxes caused delays, Indonesia introduced rules allowing airlines and passengers to sue fellow travellers who claim...
Dancing in a Foreign Land
French resort entertainer Guillaume Sanchez shares how his journey to Central Kalimantan changed his way of viewing life and performing...
Czech Power Company Explores Green Energy in Indonesia
Indonesia and the Czech Republic aim to bolster bilateral relations with a newly proposed co-op initiative in the green energy...
Five Locations In Indonesia That Are Filled With Expats
Expats who are looking for great places in Indonesia to call home, here are five great spots that might be...
5 Things for Retirees to Consider When Settling in Bali
People will not have any problem looking for reasons to retire in beautiful Bali. There?s no doubt the Balinese are...
Understanding the Expat Child Syndrome (ECS)
Moving to a foreign country with the entire family can be exciting. However, it can also make one feel anxious...
Elaborate Blackjack Scam Targets Unwary Expats
Tourists in Bali are still getting invited to houses and ensnared in card games in which they lose big-time. How...
What to Watch Out for When Renting Property in Indonesia
While buying a house remains every person’s ultimate life dream, the ever-increasing prices of real estate globally are pushing more...
8 Nightclubs in Jakarta and Bali That Foreigners Will Love
Some locals advise not to spend too many ?days? in the nightclubs. Expats won?t know what this means until they...
Expats Urged to Keep Kids Safe in Light of Samarinda Rape
Gang rape in Samarinda has grabbed headlines. Authorities exposed an online pedophile ring. Here?s how expats in Indonesia can protect...
Sporting a Change
The “sport for development” sector is comprised of initiatives that address a wide range of social issues. In Indonesia, the...
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Healthcare
Oh, East is East and West is West, and never the twain shall meet. Who hasn’t heard and probably used...
German Expat and Indonesian Wife Jailed for Bali Resort Swindle
A German and his Indonesian wife convinced an Australian and his Indonesian wife to invest over US$700,000 in the expansion...
Top 5 Jobs Available for Foreigners in Bali
In many cases, expatriates choose to live in Bali because the living cost is relatively lower compared to other places...