Indonesia Plans to Open New Tax Haven Areas
After grappling with a shortfall in tax revenues, Indonesia is now exploring the possibilities of setting up tax havens with...
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Who is Ahok? Supporters and Psych Experts Weigh in on Jakarta’s Controversial Governor
Critics call him impulsive and crass, while supporters think he’s a no-nonsense political saviour. Here’s everything you need to know...
What does the Brexit Mean for UK Expats in Indonesia?
If the UK’s exit from the EU creates an economic apocalypse in London, Jakarta may serve as the other side...
Indonesia Sets Vague Goals for Weaning Itself Off Fossil Fuels
In the wake of a cabinet reshuffle, and with BP expanding its operation in West Papua, Indonesia believes it can...
Germany Eyes Potential For Cooperation with Indonesia’s Fisheries
As one of the world?s biggest fish product suppliers, Germany is closely monitoring Indonesia?s fishery policy developments and sees big...
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,...
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...