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A Thai Skin Care, Giffarine
Thai cosmetics brand Giffarine was established 23 years ago and has a strong following in its home country. Now, the brand plans to expand to Indonesia. Thai brand Giffarine officially launched its skincare and make up product series in Indonesia. Photo courtesy of Giffarine/NOW!JAKARTA Giffarine officially launched its skincare and make up product series in Indonesia. A range
From Zero to Unicorn
In building a start-up, there are three possible results; failure, success and spectacular success, one bearing unicorn status. While it’s not easy to build a start up to become a unicorn, there are plenty of opportunities to try. Grab Headquarter at Marina One Tower Singapore. The company is valued USD 82.8 million and served the area
Rebrew: Giving New Life to Used Coffee Grounds
The growth of cafes and a coffee-drinking culture have seen an increase in the demand for coffee nationwide. Coffee lovers have found a niche in the many coffee shops that have sprung up, both small and local brands to the larger international franchises. One coffee-lover has found a way to recycle used grounds into skin
Bimasena Spa Launches Tempe Spa Treatment
This sustainable ‘superfood’ has multiple benefits in the beauty department, too Bimasena Spa at The Dharmawangsa Jakarta invited guests to sample treatments with tempeh as the star. Photo courtesy of Bimasena Spa of The Dharmawangsa Jakarta/NOW!JAKARTA Tempe or tempeh is widely known as Indonesia’s “superfood” made from fermented soy which is high in protein, and a great source of
Transfromasi Hijau: Community Organisation Addresses the City’s Environmental Issues
The concrete jungle of Jakarta faces chronic flooding problems due to various issues, not least because of clogged rivers. The lack of open green spaces indirectly affects communities negatively, too. Many of the city’s residents appear apathetic about environmental problems but a group of seven young people, who first met up in 2006, set up
Gary Bencheghib Educates Communities on Environmental Issues Through Film
The environmental filmmaker Gary Bencheghib and his brother Sam Bencheghib have helped raise awareness through films about their expeditions to some of the world’s most polluted waterways. American filmaker Gary Bencheghib and his brother Sam Bencheghib has helped clean up most pulluted waters in United States and Indonesia through his work in documentary feature. Photo courtesy of Make A
Padma Hotel Bandung Offers Couples Weddings in Nature
The perfect wedding starts with the perfect venue. For couples looking for stunning scenery on their big day, Champaca Deck at Padma Hotel Bandung is the best option. For couples looking for stunning scenery on their big day, Champaca Deck at Padma Hotel Bandung is the best option. Photo courtesy of Padma Hotel Bandung/NOW!JAKARTA Located
Hamburg Steak Specialist Ishigamaya Opens in Jakarta
PT Rizki Bukit Abadi has collaborated with the Japanese company to help open the brand’s first international outlet in Jakarta. Located near the Japanese department store Lumine at Plaza Indonesia’s Level 5, Ishigamaya recently opened its doors for foodies in the capital to taste the premium quality of hamburg steak. Photo courtesy of Ishigamaya/NOW!JAKARTA Located
Love and O2 Help Keep the Forest Alive
Tropical rainforests are often referred to as the “lungs of the earth” as they contribute 40 per cent of the world’s oxygen. In Indonesia, Kalimantan is home to the country’s largest rainforest. Internationally acclaimed jewellery designer and philanthropist, Delia von Rueti has drawn attention to the need to conserve the country’s vital rainforest area by
A More Inclusive Environment for Special Needs Children at Saraswati Learning Center
Bringing up and educating a child with special needs requires patience. Many parents find the early years challenging, and it isn’t easy when communities do not respect these individuals. Saraswati Learning Center addresses the needs of these children and helps educate them in a supportive environment. Saraswati Learning Center addresses the needs of these
Laras Kasih Uses Art as Therapy for Kids with Cancers
For an hour a week, Laras Kasih, a community of artists, gives children with cancer a reason to smile. Laras Kasih, a community of painters who specialise in watercolours volunteer their time at the hospital helping children paint. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA Childhood is a time of joy, of having the freedom to run amock
Embrace the Diversity of Music at the 15th Java Jazz Festival
To celebrate its 15 year, the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival (JIJJF) presents a line up of artists geared towards its new target market—millennials. 2019 BNI Java Jazz Festival will be held from 1 to 3 March at JIEXPO Kemayoran. Photo courtesy of Java Festival Production/NOW!JAKARTA The annual event, held in March is like an
British School Jakarta Opens Scholarship for Indonesian Students
Indonesian students who are going to continue their education after graduating from senior high school have the opportunity to enroll in a two-year International Baccalaureate diploma programme offered by the British School Jakarta – an IB World School and member of the International Baccalaureate organisation. Image source: www.bsj.sch.id There are two free places for Indonesian
