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ARTOTEL Group recently announced its joint venture cooperation with Sinar Mas Land to establish one joint company, namely PT SINAR ARTOTEL INDONESIA (PT SAI). The joint venture aims to manage Rooms Inc., a hotel brand initially created and owned by SINAR MAS LAND. PT SAI also strives to expand Rooms Inc. to become a hotel network

In a world where overwhelming plastic waste threatens the survival of our oceans, the Race for Water foundation rallies the world to action through its learn, share, act programme. Race for Water foundation is an organisation dedicated to the preservation of water, and in particular, the oceans. Photos courtesy of Race for Water foundation/NOWJAKARTA The average

The national programme is a strategic partnership between Switzerland and UNIDO to promote trade and competitiveness of Indonesia’s seafood. Photos by Embassy of Switzerland in Indonesia/NOWJAKARTA After the success of the first SMART-Fish project in 2014 – 2019, the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) together with Switzerland and United Nations Industrial Development

On 27 July, Mr. Fox Surabaya celebrated its first anniversary with a blast. Mr. Fox is an F&B lifestyle brand from Ismaya Group that delivers a concept based on the personality of its symbolic protagonist of the same name. The iconic fox is charming, witty and alluring, a perfect fit for Surabaya’s increasingly vibrant lifestyle

Indonesian hospitality company ARTOTEL Group has recently signed a new management contract, expanding their services to include a phinisi yacht. Basha G Himawan, CEO PT. PT Siji Sysstima and Eduard Rudolf Pangkerego, COO ARTOTEL Group has recently signed a new management contract to operate MALAILLO. Photo courtesy of ARTOTEL Group/NOW!JAKARTA The group has been designated as the official

Jakarta Aquarium was recently named Top Attraction 2019 at the Traveloka Xperience Awards. This popular tourist destination in Jakarta was honoured with a recognition as part of their mission in promoting ocean conservation that has attracted many visitors last year. Jakarta Aquarium was recently named Top Attraction 2019 at the Traveloka Xperience Awards. Photo courtesy of

Greg Elms, Vice Chairman of Indonesia Canada Chamber of Commerce, explains the current positive state of Canada-Indonesia economic relations and hopes for the future. What are your hopes and desires for a continued and perhaps improved economic relationship between Indonesia and Canada? Canada and Indonesia have developed a solid, multi-sectorial and mutually beneficial trade and

After 70 years of fruitful diplomatic cooperation, the US and Indonesia’s relations is stronger than ever—a fact highlighted by Director of the American Chamber of Commerce, Lin Neumann, as he spoke to NOW! Jakarta about the organization’s mission and its future in Indonesia. Lin Neumann, Managing Director of the American Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Raditya

Sustainable fashion today is a highly debated and increasingly covered topic among the world’s media. More and more clothing companies are transforming their business models and improving their supply chains to be more sustainable.  Buying less and buying better is the smarter way for modern consumers. The reality is, ethical fashion, which is a part

The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta has published a culinary book featuring a variety of cuisines that were part of the hotel’s culinary evolution. The book also gives credit to local culinary traditions that has inspired the hotel’s gastronomic identity to provide the best quality dishes to the guest. The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta has published a culinary book

Britcham Indonesia is the co-founder of the informal grouping, Britain in South East Asia – BiSEA. BiSEA is a collective of Chambers and business groups representing eight of the ten ASEAN nations. Since BritCham Indonesia took over the market access support role from Embassy (DIT) some five years ago, it has taken a leading role

On 8 May 2019, Most Valued Business (MVB) Indonesia together with the Embassy of Denmark hosted the Sustainability and Circular Economy Seminar in Raffles Jakarta. The Danish Ambassador, HE. Mr. Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen opened MVB Seminar about Sustainability and Circular Economy at Raffles Jakarta. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA The Seminar, themed ‘Sustainable Architecture Design, Construction