The Magic Eels of Ambon
On a sailing voyage through the Maluku Islands, I found myself in Ambon. The Portuguese sailed into these waters in...
Indonesia
Indonesian Scientist Eaten Alive By Crocodile
An Indonesian scientist is believed to have been eaten alive by a crocodile she was feeding at a laboratory in...
Indonesian Woman Jailed for Revealing Boss’ Affair
An Indonesian woman who exposed her cheating boss has been slapped with a six-month jail term for her trouble. The...
Never the Trains Shall Meet
Not long ago, any authentic Indonesian model railway set required dozens of tiny model passengers perched precariously on the roofs...
Cigarette Ads at Railway Stations to be Evaluated
Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi agrees with the anti-smoking agenda that voiced by the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) regarding the...
Health and Safety Indonesian Style
A few years ago, my father told me that he would like to come and visit me in Jakarta. He...
Indonesia Avoids Trade War Through Fair Trade Policies
Imam Pambagyo, the Director General of the Trade Ministry International Trade Negotiation has said that Indonesia wants to stay out...
Indonesia Promotes Nomadic Tourism for Budget Travelers
The Tourism Ministry has created a campaign to attract backpackers or budget travelers with nomadic tourism, Tourism Minister Arief Yahya...
Indonesia: Number of Tourists Increase by 16.57 percent in July
Indonesia saw a 16.57 percent month-to-month increase in the number of foreign tourists to 1.53 million in July from 1.31...
President Jokowi Announces Bid for 2032 Olympics
Indonesia will bid to host the 2032 Olympics following the success of the Asian Games held in Jakarta and Palembang...
Indonesia’s Speed Jockeys
Indonesia’s need for speed is evident in the large, underground drag racing culture that fuels illicit gambling and wagers, sometimes...
What is the Residential Development in Indonesia for the Year Ahead?
Despite the fact that economic growth is lower than target, Local and International property developers / investors are convinced that...
Just who is Sacha Stevenson?
We all know the YouTube comedian Sacha Stevenson who burst onto the Indonesian scene with her videos on “How to...
Adventure Travel through Sumatra, Java, Bali and Lombok
To be young and free again to travel the country! Watch this gorgeously shot travel-adventure video from JoesFlow on YouTube...
Destination Indonesia
Ever wonder what you can do with a GoPro, four weeks, a beautiful country and two of your best mates?...
Solving Indonesia’s Talent Deficit
Over the past two decades, Indonesia has added 40 million people to its population. The country’s demographic dividend is often...
Shaping the Future of Indonesia
What will the world be like in 2045? Indonesia will celebrate its 100th year of independence, but what kind of...
Countries Issue Travel Advisories to its Citizens in Indonesia Following Terror Attacks
Twelve countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore and Malaysia, have reportedly issued travel advisories for their citizens...
Why is the Indonesian Rupiah Almost at Rp 14,000 per US Dollar?
The Indonesian Rupiah is now approaching the Rp 14,000 per US Dollar level after it depreciated on Monday by 0.59...
An Economy Ripe for Disruption
Indonesia is undergoing rapid change and the rise of new technopreneurs is accelerating that change. New industries enabled by technology...
Protecting Your Children Against Illnesses in Indonesia
I went through a stage where my children were constantly sick and down with some kind of bug. Initially I...