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Convenience and Luxury at Oakwood Premier Cozmo Jakarta
Located strategically in the central business district of Mega Kuningan, Oakwood Premier Cozmo Jakarta boasts 197 lavishly furnished apartments in this exclusive neighborhood that features both high-class commercial as well as residential buildings and is a prime location for many multinational corporations, embassies, shopping and entertainment facilities. Numerous business and entertainment options are available within
Chaine Des Rotisseurs’ First 2017 South Jakarta Baillage Dinner Amical
Our first 2017 South Jakarta Baillage Dinner Amical was held at the Glass House, Ritz Carlton Pacific Place on the 28th of February, 2017, under the detailed eye of Linda Tan, Bailli South Jakarta. The Glass House features glamorous glass encased architecture with touches of gold, sparkling chandeliers and a beautiful lush garden as backdrop.
New Food Promotion at Le Meridien Jakarta
A favourite among business and leisure travellers to the city, Le Meridien Jakarta is not only a popular choice because of its convenient location and comfortable, modern rooms, but also for its well-liked restaurants. During the months of April and May, Le Meridien Jakarta introduces new food promotions in its two signature restaurants La Brasserie
AWA Hosts Business Skills Training for University Students
AWA’s Social Welfare committee hosted its “Community Day” activity with the launch of a one-day business skills training course for sponsored university students in April. Social Welfare Chairperson Nicole Thompson said that, according to feedback from Indonesian employers, many students lack the basic skills that would allow them to qualify for and succeed in job interviews
A Day of Golfing, Beer and Fun
What happens when you get six of Jakarta’s best bars together and ask them to organize a golf tournament for their loyal customers to compete against each other in a Texas scramble on one of Indonesia’s best Golf courses, Cengkareng, give them lunch and the promise of lots of beer and booze followed by a
How to Choose the Right School in Jakarta
In the 21st century with so many different schools to choose from, it is not easy to pick the right type of education for your children. The advancement of media and technology and the rapidly evolving culture have definitely impacted the kind of education that our children need in facing the future. In choosing a
Learning to Sail at Tanjung Lesung
Considering Indonesia has the planet’s largest archipelago, it’s a mystery why the sport of sailing has never taken off – especially as modern sailing dinghies are built in Batam by Indonesians and shipped all over the world. Don’t’ give up! Tucked away in a corner of Banten, West Java is the Tanjung Lesung Sailing Club.
Villa Samadhi Provides Oasis of Tranquility
One of Singapore’s newest hotel openings is located in one of its oldest buildings, a remote colonial lodge nestled in the tranquil greenery of Labrador Park. Situated a stone’s throw from their sister property, the Thai restaurant Tamarind Hill, Villa Samadhi follows the group’s design esthetic of lovingly restored period buildings filled with beautiful artwork
Stay Inspired with French Cultural Centre IFI
Institut Français d’Indonésie (IFI) plays a crucial part in promoting cultural and education exchange between France and Indonesia. This year, the institute promises more diverse and exciting programmes, ranging from discussions and exhibitions to music recitals. “At IFI, we support all cultural activities that involve representation of both countries. In addition to organising our own
Collecting Treasure Maps at Bartele Gallery
Most map collectors start out by filling a blank wall at their home or office,and as their knowledge and interest grows, move on to collecting in earnest. The team behind Bartele Gallery, which is situated on the 2nd floor of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, is happy to introduce you to the fascinating world of antique treasure maps, prints
Eat Like An Ottoman Emperor with Chaine de Rottiseurs
In another move to break the “monotony” of elegant black-tie formal dinners, the Jakarta Bailliage Council decided at the end of last year to experiment with “mini-dinners”. Of course the emphasis on excellent food, wine and service must still continue, but we decided we can eat like an ottoman emperor with chaine de rottiseurs be
Most Valued Business Indonesia: Collaboration for Care
True to the saying that doing good is good for business, successful companies and organizations should include the approach of “doing good business” in their long-term plans and strategies. The World’s Most Valued Business (MVB) has turned out to be the right thing at the right time for the rapidly increasing number of responsible and
Living Like A Castaway on The Banda Islands
There I sat on the porch of my Robinson Caruso-styled beach shack perched on a small bluff under towering Kenari trees, looking out at the Banda Sea. I smiled. Not a normal smile, but an ear-to-ear smile, big enough to snap off the top of my head. I had made it… Swimming with dolphins I
