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...
Indonesia
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...
Nigerian-Indonesian Couple In Custody for Alleged Facebook Fraud
A Nigerian-Indonesian couple, identified only by their initials ASE and SD were arrested for allegedly committing fraud using Facebook. ASE...
Rohingya Muslim Rescued At Sea Off Sumatra
Indonesian fishermen have rescued at least five Rohingya off the island of Sumatra in the early hours of April 6...
Benefits of Outsourcing HR Services in Indonesia
Outsourcing HR services in Indonesia allows you to grow your business faster. Whether it be outsourcing payroll, fulfilling tax compliance...
The Holy Grail of Coworking Space
Technology is widely regarded as a key driver of global economic growth. Across the world, whole industries and sectors are...
Sun, Sea and Sand in Sawarna
Sawarna is a hidden gem situated on the south-west coast of Java in Banten Province. Much less popular than its...
More than 50 People Dead This Month After Consuming Bootleg Liquor
More than 50 people have died this month from drinking bootleg alcohol in Indonesia, police and health officials said, including...
Bulgarian Arrested for ATM Skimming Case Shot Dead
The Jakarta Police general crimes unit shot to death a man of Bulgarian nationality who was allegedly involved in an...
Facebook Faces Investigation by Indonesian Police Over Data Breach
Facebook is now facing possible criminal sanctions in Indonesia as police begin to investigate whether the social-media company breached privacy...
Indonesian Communications Minister Threatens to Ban Facebook in the Country
Indonesian Communications Minister Rudiantara has threatened to shut down Facebook Inc if there is any evidence the personal data of...
Masterchef UK Judges Anger Malaysians, Indonesians Over Rendang
British cooking show Masterchef has angered netizens in Malaysia and Indonesia over its elimination of a contestant because her chicken...
6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia’s Tanimbar Islands
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia in the early hours of Monday and triggered a brief tsunami alert...
Indonesia wants Australia to be part of ASEAN
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has showed his support for Australia to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, ahead of...
Baguettes and Rice
Throughout my twenty years of teaching EFL in Indonesia, we – that is my noble fellow teachers and myself –...
Indonesia Prepares For IMF-World Bank Meeting To Take Place in Bali
The Indonesian government is going all-out on its preparation to host the upcoming IMF-World Bank annual meeting this October. It...
Potential is a Dangerous Aphrodisiac: Indonesia on a Tinder Box of Aspirations
I have been traveling to Indonesia on business for more than a decade and I find it amazing how pervasive...
Boat Capsizes in East Java, One Killed Four Missing
Huge waves caused by poor weather conditions capsized a boat carrying Islamic boarding school students off the coast of East...
Balikpapan: Human Limbs Found Inside Belly of Crocodile
A human leg and arm have been found inside the belly of a large crocodile in Balikpapan, Indonesia. The crocodile...