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Freeport, Government Meet in Long-Running Negotiations

Indonesia ExpatAugust 11, 2017October 18, 2017

by Indonesia ExpatAugust 11, 2017October 18, 20170

Long-running negotiations between mining giant Freeport and the Indonesian government continued Thursday, Aug. 10, with high ranking ministers meeting business leaders remaining tight-lipped on the

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First Import Arrives Amid Supply Salt Crisis

Indonesia ExpatAugust 11, 2017October 18, 2017

by Indonesia ExpatAugust 11, 2017October 18, 20170

A resolution is in sight for Indonesia’s salt crisis, with 25,000 tons of a total 75,000-ton import quota arriving from Australia on Thursday, August 10.

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Police Bust Plot, Tighten Security Ahead of Independence Day Celebrations

Ishia ToledoAugust 10, 2017

by Ishia ToledoAugust 10, 20170

With Indonesia celebrating its 72nd Independence Day on Aug. 17, police have tightened security measures and warned the public to stay vigilant after uncovering a

Visa Laws Set to Relax Under Immigration, Foreign Affairs Ministry Plan

Indonesia ExpatAugust 9, 2017

by Indonesia ExpatAugust 9, 20170

Visa requirements and stay permit application procedures will be eased for foreign experts and investors under a plan announced Tuesday, Aug 8, in a joint

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Jakarta, the World’ Most Popular City on Instagram: Study

Indonesia ExpatAugust 9, 2017October 18, 2017

by Indonesia ExpatAugust 9, 2017October 18, 20170

While Jakarta may not beat London or New York City in many polls of the world’s top destinations, the capital city has beaten all competitors

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Bali in Drug State Emergency Says Governor

Indonesia ExpatAugust 8, 2017October 18, 2017

by Indonesia ExpatAugust 8, 2017October 18, 20170

Bali is in the grip of a drug crisis verging on a drug state emergency with drug abuse cases reaching 62,457 last year, Bali Governor

Travel

Gili Islands, Bali Among Best Bargain Beaches In the World

Indonesia ExpatAugust 7, 2017

by Indonesia ExpatAugust 7, 20170

Fans of Indonesia’s beaches have had their suspicions confirmed after a worldwide ‘Beach Price Index’ found Indonesia’s beaches to be among the cheapest to visit

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Jakarta Taxi Fare Fourth Cheapest In World: Study

Caranissa DjatmikoAugust 4, 2017May 22, 2021

by Caranissa DjatmikoAugust 4, 2017May 22, 20210

The 2017 Taxi Price Index featured the world’s cheapest and priciest cities to take a taxi. Jakarta came out as the only city in Indonesia

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German Tourist Hospitalised After Mount Agung Rescue

Indonesia ExpatAugust 4, 2017November 11, 2021

by Indonesia ExpatAugust 4, 2017November 11, 20210

A German tourist is lucky to have escaped severe injury after falling 20 metres into a crater while hiking Mount Agung in Bali on Thursday,

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Cartels And Imports As Indonesia’s Salt Crisis Worsens

Indonesia ExpatAugust 3, 2017November 11, 2021

by Indonesia ExpatAugust 3, 2017November 11, 20210

A salt crisis caused by an extended wet season in Indonesia has prompted the government to import 75,000 tons from Australia, while at least one

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K-Pop Controversy After Independence Day Confusion

Ishia ToledoAugust 2, 2017

by Ishia ToledoAugust 2, 20170

Korean girl-band pop giants So Nyeo Shi Dae, better known as SNSD or Girls’ Generation, set Indonesian social media buzzing after the announcement of a

Featured History/Culture

Get Ready To Wave The Red And White

Indonesia ExpatAugust 2, 2017November 11, 2021

by Indonesia ExpatAugust 2, 2017November 11, 20210

With the Independence Day holiday fast approaching and the country already painting itself red and white, August is always a great time to immerse yourself

Travel

A Deeper Look Into The Languid Lake Toba

Stephanie BrookesAugust 2, 2017

by Stephanie BrookesAugust 2, 20170

Lake Toba is surrounded by highlands and jagged peaks on the island of Sumatra. The lake spreads out to meet dramatic cliffs and forested slopes,

Travel

Kampung Pulo – Cangkuang: A temple and a tomb

Pramod KanakathAugust 2, 2017April 10, 2023

by Pramod KanakathAugust 2, 2017April 10, 20230

Floating bamboo rafts on a placid lake are ready to take you to the island of Kampung Pulo from Cangkuang in West Java in Indonesia.

Scams in the City

In the Name of the Fraudster

Kenneth YeungAugust 2, 2017

by Kenneth YeungAugust 2, 20170

Indonesian media recently seized on the story of a gang that forged letters from President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo to request financial support for his re-election

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East Bali Cashew takes a Bite Out of Eco-Tourism

Indonesia ExpatAugust 2, 2017November 11, 2021

by Indonesia ExpatAugust 2, 2017November 11, 20210

Against the stunning backdrop of Mt Agung, in a humble low-rise building in the East Bali village of Desa Ban, Mara Moran enthuses about a

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Drug Convict: A Mastermind Major Drug Trafficking Ring Behind Bars

Caranissa DjatmikoAugust 2, 2017October 20, 2017

by Caranissa DjatmikoAugust 2, 2017October 20, 20170

Local authorities have revealed an inmate in a high-level security prison is the alleged mastermind of a major drug trafficking operation leading to two arrests

Food & Drink Lifestyle

The ABCs of Fine Grilled Meat at AB Steak

Clandestine CriticAugust 1, 2017September 10, 2019

by Clandestine CriticAugust 1, 2017September 10, 20190

AB Steak is a unique Korean-American barbeque concept by renowned chef Akira Back. Although dry-aged steak is the star of the show, the supporting cast

Business Profile Business/Property

How Market Entry Service Firms Are Really Helping Foreign Investors

Caranissa DjatmikoAugust 1, 2017June 4, 2020

by Caranissa DjatmikoAugust 1, 2017June 4, 20200

Estonian expat, Lauri Lahi, shares insights into the work of market entry service firm Emerhub in helping foreign investors and companies secure their place in

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Prepare to Farewell Rupiah’ Zeroes If Central Bank Has Its Way

Indonesia ExpatAugust 1, 2017November 11, 2021

by Indonesia ExpatAugust 1, 2017November 11, 20210

Dropping some zeroes from Indonesia’s currency has long been touted by the country’s central bank, community groups and lawmakers, but is this recent public discussion

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Under the Knife: Female Genitalia Mutilation Causes Long-Term Psychological Effects on Indonesian Women

Angela JelitaAugust 1, 2017

by Angela JelitaAugust 1, 20170

Female genitalia mutilation is a common practice in Indonesia. Although it is largely associated with Islamic teachings, many claim there is no connection to the

Freeport, Government Meet in Long-Running Negotiations

First Import Arrives Amid Supply Salt Crisis

Police Bust Plot, Tighten Security Ahead of Independence Day Celebrations

Visa Laws Set to Relax Under Immigration, Foreign Affairs Ministry Plan

Jakarta, the World’ Most Popular City on Instagram: Study

Bali in Drug State Emergency Says Governor

Gili Islands, Bali Among Best Bargain Beaches In the World

Jakarta Taxi Fare Fourth Cheapest In World: Study

German Tourist Hospitalised After Mount Agung Rescue

Cartels And Imports As Indonesia’s Salt Crisis Worsens

K-Pop Controversy After Independence Day Confusion

Get Ready To Wave The Red And White

A Deeper Look Into The Languid Lake Toba

Kampung Pulo – Cangkuang: A temple and a tomb

In the Name of the Fraudster

East Bali Cashew takes a Bite Out of Eco-Tourism

Drug Convict: A Mastermind Major Drug Trafficking Ring Behind Bars

The ABCs of Fine Grilled Meat at AB Steak

How Market Entry Service Firms Are Really Helping Foreign Investors

Prepare to Farewell Rupiah’ Zeroes If Central Bank Has Its Way

Under the Knife: Female Genitalia Mutilation Causes Long-Term Psychological Effects on Indonesian Women

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Pocket Guide to How to be a Bureaucrat

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Incandescent Lava Collapse at Gunung Merapi

A New Chapter in Coffee Gastronomy: Bacha Coffee Unveils at Plaza Senayan

Jakarta Expat Tennis Ladder: The Best Expat Tennis Community in Southeast Asia

THE BRIDGING VISA REVOLUTION: Why This Little-Known phenomenon is about to change Expat life in Indonesia forever!

Serving Up a New Social Sport: Adianto Arminta and the Rise of House of Padel

Active Living in Tropical Indonesia: Navigating Thermal Stress and Promoting Wellbeing

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