Fiona Unity: Fundraising to the TopCaranissa DjatmikoJune 14, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoJune 14, 20160902From climbing to the top of Mount Rinjani in Lombok, trekking in one of the world’s top 10 toughest treks...
Indonesia May Turn on a Bootleg Alcohol Tap by Banning the Legal OneLina NoviandariJune 14, 2016 by Lina NoviandariJune 14, 201601333The House of Representatives is deliberating an alcohol prohibition bill. But concerns have been raised, and many believe the move...
Tips for Investors: How SMEs in Indonesia Can Compete in the AECLina NoviandariJune 14, 2016 by Lina NoviandariJune 14, 201601195With the AEC in effect, Indonesia’s small businesses have competition from neighbouring countries. Here’s how 57 million SMEs can thrive...
Hobbit Relatives Discovered in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatJune 10, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatJune 10, 20160989Hobbits may be more than just fictional characters after all, as new fossil discoveries suggest the existence of pre-humans living...
Singapore Committed to Helping Indonesia Counter HazeIndonesia ExpatJune 8, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatJune 8, 20160941Despite reports last month that the Indonesian government was reviewing all matters regarding bilateral cooperation in environment and forestry with...
Indonesia Sees Spike in British TouristsIndonesia ExpatJune 7, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatJune 7, 20160833Following the introduction of the visa-free policy, Indonesia is seeing a surge in British visitors. The number of British tourists...
Indonesia’s First Modern and Contemporary Art Museum Reveals Design for 2017Indonesia ExpatJune 3, 2016June 3, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatJune 3, 2016June 3, 20160857Set to open in 2017, The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara, or Museum MACAN, finally unveils its...
Although April Sees Fewer Tourists than March, Indonesia Notices a Surge in Visitors Compared to Previous YearIndonesia ExpatJune 2, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatJune 2, 20160690Indonesia is facing a decline in the number of foreign tourists in April from the previous month by 1,52 percent,...
Art Appreciation: Meet Bruce CarpenterRemko TanisMay 31, 2016 by Remko TanisMay 31, 201602917Author and co-author of more than 20 books and numerous articles on Indonesian art, culture and history, Bruce W. Carpenter...
Settlers, Saints, Kings and Conversions: The Dawn of Indonesian IslamMikee SadlerMay 31, 2016June 1, 2016 by Mikee SadlerMay 31, 2016June 1, 201602183Author of A Brief History of Indonesia, Tim Hannigan, travels back in time to explore the history of Islam in...
With a Long History in Indonesia, Tobacco Remains an Economic PillarLina NoviandariMay 31, 2016May 31, 2016 by Lina NoviandariMay 31, 2016May 31, 201602430Tobacco companies in Indonesia could face challenging times, as regulators tighten. But with power and resources, cigarette firms have cause...
Indonesia eases foreign ownership in retail and port sectorsIndonesia ExpatMay 26, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatMay 26, 201601425Indonesia has recently eased foreign ownership rules in several sectors, with the latest additions being the retail and port services....
South Korea to Help Indonesia Improve IndustrializationIndonesia ExpatMay 18, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatMay 18, 201601108Despite an apparent decline in both Indonesia’s and South Korea’s trade this year, both countries have agreed to collaborate in...
With Government Research, LGN Hopes to Make Marijuana Legal in IndonesiaLina NoviandariMay 17, 2016 by Lina NoviandariMay 17, 201604828Despite Indonesia’s strict drug laws, a local community named Lingkar Ganja Nusantara (LGN) believes marijuana can become legal and transparently...
Bagging Mountain TrashCaranissa DjatmikoMay 17, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoMay 17, 201602714Indonesia’s mountains are known for their spectacular summits and surreal beauty, attracting hikers from near and far. Sadly, the sight...
Indonesia to Make Starting a Business Easier, But Experts Remain ScepticalKetut Krisna WijayaMay 17, 2016 by Ketut Krisna WijayaMay 17, 201601081The Indonesian government looks to slash the number of days it takes to start a business from 47 days down...
Indonesia Considers Castration and Death Penalty for RapistsIndonesia ExpatMay 13, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatMay 13, 20160955In the wake of a brutal gang rape and murder of a 14-year-old schoolgirl in North Sumatra last month, the...
Indonesian Police Confiscate Sex Toy Mistaken for an AngelIndonesia ExpatMay 4, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatMay 4, 201601328Indonesian police have confiscated a blow-up doll from a village in Sulawesi after it was mistaken for a ‘fallen angel’...
Indonesia to Be More Vigilant with Foreign WorkersIndonesia ExpatMay 3, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatMay 3, 20160970Amid high unemployment in Indonesia, the country is preparing for an influx of foreign labourers due to the ASEAN Economic...
Indonesia to Ban New Palm Oil Plantations to Stop Forest FiresIndonesia ExpatMay 2, 2016May 2, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatMay 2, 2016May 2, 201601506Indonesia is moving to ban new palm oil operations in the aftermath of massive forest fires in the country last...
Tips for Investors: The Unwritten Rules of Doing Business in LombokLina NoviandariMay 2, 2016May 3, 2016 by Lina NoviandariMay 2, 2016May 3, 201604274An experienced entrepreneur shares some important tips you should take note of before starting up a business or putting your...