Indonesia Executes Four Drug Offenders in Second Round of Executions
Despite a series of diplomatic pressures and legal appeals, Indonesia has carried out its first executions since 2013. This morning,...
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Meet Indonesia’s New Ministers 2016
On Wednesday, Indonesian President Joko Widodo announced the names of the new ministers in this year’s reshuffle. In a bid...
Jakarta Applies New Odd-Even Traffic Restrictions
The Department of Transportation in the capital is set to apply a new odd-even license plate traffic rule which will...
Indonesia May be the Next Frontier for Ecotourism Entrepreneurs
Ecotourism in Indonesia is an emerging trend that could be the next big thing. Here’s a guide on how to...
Indonesia Aims to Replicate Bali’s Success with Ten New Tourist Destinations
As part of an effort to reduce the nation’s dependence on exporting raw commodities, President Jokowi has chosen tourism as...
Indonesia to Attract More Foreign Investors, Including China
In the wake of the Indonesian government’s attempts to attract more investment next year, Chinese business players seem to be...
Fiona Unity: Fundraising to the Top
From 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 One
The 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 AEC
With 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 Indonesia
Hobbits 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 Haze
Despite reports last month that the Indonesian government was reviewing all matters regarding bilateral cooperation in environment and forestry with...
Indonesia Sees Spike in British Tourists
Following 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 2017
Set 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 Year
Indonesia is facing a decline in the number of foreign tourists in April from the previous month by 1,52 percent,...
Art Appreciation: Meet Bruce Carpenter
Author 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 Islam
Author 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 Pillar
Tobacco 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 sectors
Indonesia 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 Industrialization
Despite 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 Indonesia
Despite Indonesia’s strict drug laws, a local community named Lingkar Ganja Nusantara (LGN) believes marijuana can become legal and transparently...
Bagging Mountain Trash
Indonesia’s mountains are known for their spectacular summits and surreal beauty, attracting hikers from near and far. Sadly, the sight...