Category: Featured
Vibrant Jakarta – Alive and Kicking
Stephanie BrookesMay 24, 2017
Jakarta is full of colour, vibrancy and life. At first glance it looks like a huge modern city with a towering skyline, however in the backstreets you will find a...
What the Gig Economy Means for Indonesia
Leighton CosseboomMay 22, 2017
Indonesia has seen a specific kind of renaissance with the rise of its gig economy. Young people and expats are getting comfortable being micro-entrepreneurs. According...
What Gubernatorial Election Results and Ahok’s Verdict Mean for Indonesia’s Economy
Erin CookMay 22, 2017
President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo’s plan to lure international investors to Indonesia’s vital infrastructure, maritime and tourism sectors may have hit a snag after...
Five Fantastic Eastern Indonesian Holiday Destinations
Grace SusetyoMay 10, 2017
The Indonesian archipelago, featuring 17,000 islands, has so much to offer insatiable adventurers. While more and more expat travellers are beginning to venture beyond...
Six Tips for Expats Travelling to Remote Areas of Indonesia
Sharon HambaliMay 09, 2017
Across Indonesia’s 17,000 plus islands, there is something for everyone – even the pickiest of travellers. As the country opens up further to foreign tourists,...
Trash-Tinted Goggles: Mountains of Garbage Overshadow Indonesia’s Ambitious Tourism Plans
Angela JelitaMay 09, 2017
A sprawling archipelago of white sandy beaches, towering active volcanoes, seas abundant with marine life, rich rainforests, and dozens of ethnic cultures, it’s easy...
The Growth of Indonesia’s Travel Sector Spells Bright Future for SMEs
Sharon HambaliMay 09, 2017
According to global research firm McKinsey, Indonesia is among the fastest growing emerging markets in the world today, with a budding middle class that is gaining more...
Fighting Religious Intolerance with ‘Punk Muslim’
Caranissa DjatmikoApr 26, 2017
A new generation of Indonesian Punk Muslims might give conservatives a slap in the face, but some think they are exactly what the nation needs right now. Recently,...
Obtaining a Bank Account, Tax Number & BPJS-K
Kenneth YeungApr 26, 2017
Living and working in Indonesia, there are always challenges in meeting the changing requirements of the bureaucracy. Some of these are much simpler to deal with than...
The Rise and Danger of Fake News
Kenneth YeungApr 26, 2017
Fake news, a symptom of lazy journalism and deliberate mischief-making, is everywhere. Consequences can be fatal. Many moons ago, “fake news” used to be the domain...
What it Really Means to Localize Your Business in Indonesia
Leighton CosseboomApr 26, 2017
Some founders looking to localize in Indonesia think it’s as easy as getting your PR manager to translate your website. This couldn’t be further from the truth....
Eight Great Places for Authentic Sushi in Jakarta and Bali
Sharon HambaliApr 11, 2017
Japanese restaurants can be found all over the place in the capital and other big cities in Indonesia. Many local news stories feature Japanese restaurants in their top...
Peranakan Cuisine: The Most Delicious Food You Never Knew You Were Eating
May TienApr 11, 2017
May Tien explores the historical and cultural impact of Chinese emigrants and the food they brought to Southeast Asia. The information in this article is condensed and...
How Safe is it to Eat Street Food in Jakarta?
May TienApr 10, 2017
For expats living in Jakarta, eating street food is a risk many are not willing to take. However, for those who are uninitiated in dining “al fresco di jalan” and...
