Record-Breaking Foreign Tourist Visits in Indonesia: Highest in Four YearsIndonesia ExpatJune 27, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatJune 27, 20240Indonesia sees a significant surge in foreign tourist visits in early 2024, marking the highest number in four years, driven...
National Data Centre Hit by Ransomware Attack, Disrupting Public ServicesIndonesia ExpatJune 25, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatJune 25, 20240A ransomware attack on the Temporary National Data Centre (PDNS) in Surabaya has caused significant disruptions to public services, including...
Unique Traditional Sports in IndonesiaFelix MartuaJune 7, 2024 by Felix MartuaJune 7, 20240Getting bored of the same old sports and feeling like stretching your muscles in a different kind of exercise? Well,...
Australia to Produce Non-Alcoholic Wine for the Indonesian MarketIndonesia ExpatMay 27, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatMay 27, 20240Australia innovates with non-alcoholic wine to cater to Indonesia’s predominantly Muslim population. Many young people are interested in wine due...
Various Earth-Preserving Customs and Rituals Across IndonesiaFelix MartuaApril 29, 2024 by Felix MartuaApril 29, 20240From appointing a so-called minister of water to anointing mountains as holy ground, for generations, the Indonesians have had different,...
Various Ramadan Rituals and Traditions Across IndonesiaFelix MartuaMarch 18, 2024 by Felix MartuaMarch 18, 20240From rowing races to a lantern-lit neighbourhood, Indonesians have different ways to mark the beginning of Ramadan and also, to...
It Is Time to Champion (More) Inclusive Education for People with DisabilitiesDonny SyofyanMarch 12, 2024 by Donny SyofyanMarch 12, 20240Discrimination against people with disabilities still transpires at schools and universities in Indonesia. Have people with disabilities received adequate education...
Understanding the Past Can Empower Your FutureSeven Stones IndonesiaFebruary 8, 2024 by Seven Stones IndonesiaFebruary 8, 20240You’d have to have been living under a rock somewhere not to be aware that Indonesia is scheduled to hold...
World Bank: Indonesia’s Economic Prediction in 2024Indonesia ExpatJanuary 11, 2024January 27, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 11, 2024January 27, 20240The World Bank reports that Indonesia’s economic growth in 2024 will reach 4.9 percent, lower than the previous year’s 5...
Indonesia and South Korea Developing Electric Buses for Bali Public TransportationIndonesia ExpatDecember 14, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 14, 20230The governments of Indonesia and South Korea have agreed on bilateral cooperation to develop an electric vehicle ecosystem for public...
A Nation In WaningKenneth YeungDecember 11, 2023December 12, 2023 by Kenneth YeungDecember 11, 2023December 12, 20230With Indonesia’s 2024 presidential election almost upon us, Kenneth Yeung looks back on why there may not be much to...
Indonesia Considers Visa Waiver for 20 Countries, Including US, China, India, and MoreIndonesia ExpatDecember 8, 2023December 9, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 8, 2023December 9, 20230On Thursday, the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno revealed that Indonesia is considering the possibility of providing...
Indonesia Poised to Lead Asia-Pacific with Strong Real Salary Growth in 2024Indonesia ExpatNovember 9, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 9, 20230ECA International’s latest Salary Trends Report has brought exciting news for Indonesia, indicating that the nation is set to take...
Investing in Property in Indonesia: A Good Idea?David NesbitAugust 11, 2023 by David NesbitAugust 11, 20230The past few years have seen uncertain times like very rarely if ever experienced before, with the world at large...
Five Indonesian Provinces Most Attracted by Foreign Investors in Semester I/2023Indonesia ExpatJuly 27, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 27, 20230The Ministry of Investment/Investment Coordinating Board reported that during January-June 2023 or semester I/2023, West Java Province is the main...
What You Hear May Not Be What They SayDuncan GrahamJuly 21, 2023 by Duncan GrahamJuly 21, 20230I can’t tell you Bill’s real name but can authenticate he was a high-level Australian executive sent to Indonesia to...
Indonesia-South Korea Trade Transactions Will Use Rupiah and WonIndonesia ExpatMay 2, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatMay 2, 20230Trade transactions between Indonesia and South Korea will start to use rupiah and won as substitutes for the US dollar....
Indo-Indian Food ConnectionsPramod KanakathApril 4, 2023 by Pramod KanakathApril 4, 20230Language is the essence of culture. This saying has been around us from time immemorial. Ever since the birth of...
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023 in Indonesia Is Officially CancelledIndonesia ExpatMarch 30, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 30, 20230FIFA has officially stated that Indonesia will no longer be hosting the U-20 World Cup 2023. The decision was made...
Boosting Entrepreneurship Can Create 27,000 High-value Jobs in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatMarch 29, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 29, 20230Indonesia ranks 51st worldwide when it comes to the number of super entrepreneurs in relation to a country’s overall population....
The Most Popular Tourist Destinations in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatMarch 9, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 9, 20230Indonesia is a country with a diverse and rich culture, beautiful landscapes, and a plethora of stunning destinations that attract...