Category: Featured
Indonesia’s Tourism: Three Major Trends To Watch For
Sharon HambaliJul 20, 2017
Indonesia has been a world favourite holiday destination for decades, with tourists from Australia and Southeast Asia mainly flocking to the resort island of Bali. But...
Trump Takes On Tanah Lot
Erin CookJul 20, 2017
Property mogul turned President of the United States Donald Trump has a lot on his plate, but that hasn’t stopped him from setting his sights on a six-star resort...
The Boom Is Here As Indonesia Tourism Tops Asean Growth
Sharon HambaliJul 20, 2017
Indonesia’s stunning beaches, mountainscapes and jungles are by no means a well-kept secret, but tourism has largely been confined to the established resort island of...
Is Jakarta Set To Lose Capital City Title In 2018?
Sharon HambaliJul 05, 2017
Rumours of plans to move Indonesia’s capital from Jakarta to another city in Java or even another region have long swirled, but are the recent rumblings different?
Obama, Jokowi Dine On Bakso In Bogor
Erin CookJul 01, 2017
President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo and former US president Barack Obama met Friday, June 30, for lunch in Bogor to mark the end of the Obama family’s ten-day holiday...
The Other Side of Ramadan: What Non-Muslims Make of the Islamic Holy Month
Caranissa DjatmikoJun 21, 2017
With around 87 percent of local Islamic residents celebrating Ramadan every year, others have no choice but to show respect. But what is it really like for non-Muslims...
What You Need to Know About Annual Bonuses in Indonesia
Leighton CosseboomJun 21, 2017
Expat employers and foreign professionals may have heard their local counterparts speaking of something called ‘THR’ in recent weeks. If you’re not yet familiar...
The Ramadan Productivity Drop And How To Overcome It
Erin CookJun 19, 2017
The holy fasting month of Ramadan is a special time in Indonesia, with nightly celebrations and long days of devout reflection for Muslims and discrete respect from...
How Indonesia’s Hatred Towards LGBT Affects Communities
Sharon HambaliJun 19, 2017
While Indonesia officially recognizes a number of religions and perspectives, the country is largely conservative in social values. This has led to vilification and...
Indonesia’s Kampung Pelangi: From Slum Transformation to Creative Sustainability
Caranissa DjatmikoJun 05, 2017
The government’s decision to invest Rp.300 million (about US$29,000) on Kampung Pelangi’s slum makeover in South Semarang shows its dedication to achieve a...
Is Now the Best Time to Get in on Lombok Property?
Kirstienne Ishia Marie ToledoJun 05, 2017
When it comes to investing in property in Indonesia, Bali is often the most common choice. That said, people are starting to look elsewhere for a more efficient...
Bubble Fears Premature Following Economic Downturn
Erin CookJun 05, 2017
Fears of an eventual bubble in Indonesia’s property markets may have failed to come to fruition in recent years, largely thanks to intervention from the central bank,...
Stories of Property and Corruption in Indonesia
Leighton CosseboomJun 05, 2017
Property is a unique game in Indonesia, one with many stakeholders and nuances. Because of this, it has been a breeding ground for bribery and corruption. It is no...
Viewpoints: Indonesia in Pictures
David MetcalfMay 26, 2017
Bali-based photographer David Metcalf captures the magic and wonder of Indonesia while traveling across Kalimantan, Java and Bali. I took this photo much...
