What Makes a Successful Woman? Answered by the NOW! Jakarta Community
Everyone’s measure of success is different, but people always look at successful women in a different way to men, sometimes questioning why they have done so well. Publisher Alistair Speirs’ first boss in the City of London was a German lady who succeeded in the cut-throat, public-school, English dominated insurance industry despite all her disadvantages,
A Discussion with Paul Bartlett: Director of Katalis
IA-CEPA ECP Katalis (Katalis) is a unique, five-year (2020-25) government-backed business development program unlocking the vast potential of economic partnership between Australia and Indonesia. Established under the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Economic Cooperation Program (IA-CEPA ECP). Katalis complements existing Australian development program activities with a commercially oriented, bilateral approach, placing gender equality and social inclusion
Interview with Sally Deane: Senior Trade Commissioner at Indonesia Australian Embassy
Sally Deane is Senior Trade Commissioner and Minister-Counsellor (Commercial) for Indonesia, based in Jakarta. In this role, Sally is responsible for leading an experienced Australian-based and locally engaged team to promote and facilitate trade, investment, education and tourism ties between Australia and Indonesia. Prior to taking up her posting in Jakarta, Sally held a number
Interview with Benjamin Giles: Commissioner of the Queensland State Government to Indonesia
Benjamin Giles commenced as commissioner for Indonesia in July 2018 and has 25 years of experience in international business, including 15 in the field of trade and investment. He also has longstanding connections to Indonesia, having previously worked in Jakarta with both the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) and the private sector. Before joining Trade and
Ade Putri Paramadita: The Culinary Storyteller
Ade Putri diligently introduces Indonesian culinary history and culture to the world, and teaches us to look further into the experience and processes behind creating food and the eating experience, than just saying, “tasty” or “not tasty”. For that she is proud to call herself as a culinary storyteller. Food is one of the media
Wendy Haryanto: What Role Does Real Estate Play in The Future Of The Country?
The Jakarta Property Institute (JPI) is a non-profit organization with a mission to make Jakarta a more livable city and accelerate the growth of the property industry. They conduct research, collaborate with experts and facilitate dialogue among various stakeholders to solve pressing urban issues that affect the city’s economic growth and living standards. Their role
An Interview with Maya Nelson, At the Helm of Jakarta Intercultural School
With over 70 years of established history in international education, Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) is nationally and regionally recognised as a leading institution for teaching and learning. After two years of online instruction, the school starts the 2022/23 academic year with an updated Strategic Plan and a new leader at its helm. In this interview,
Chef Attila Körmöczi at InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah
Ever since its opening in late 2018, InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah has become an icon of luxurious hospitality experiences in Jakarta. From its well-appointed rooms to its elegant dining and wedding experiences, the hotel is contributing significantly to South Jakarta’s wealth of cosmopolitan ways of life. The hotel appointed Chef Attila Körmöczi in June 2021
A Conversation with Mme. Yasoja Gunasekera, H.E. The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Indonesia
In a change from its usual practice of interviewing G20 countries Ambassadors, this issue we bring you the charming – and as you will read – very experienced Ambassador from Sri Lanka to Indonesia. Mme. Yasoja has a very diverse background from the creative industries the legal profession , making her an ideal diplomat! Her
Julia Suryakusuma: Still Fighting for What is Right
Julia Suryakusuma, who was born on 19th July 1954, is considered one of the most influential feminist scholars of Indonesia and her writings are cited widely, both nationally and internationally. As one of the intellectual pioneers of the feminist movement, she has influenced three generations of feminists, and is often considered the “grandmother” of Indonesian
Pang Xue Kai, Building Up the Blockchain: An Interview with the CEO of TokoCrypto
One of Indonesia’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, TokoCrypto, has been pushing hard to grow the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry in Indonesia since it opened in 2018. The company sees a lot of potential, but are working on improving awareness and education of these spaces through their T-Hub venues, as well as assisting young innovators and entrepreneurs
Dr. Meryl “Mimi” Kallman: The Doctor That’s Gone ‘Viral’
She could be a doctor in the USA, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, or anywhere else in the world, but Dr. Meryl “Mimi” Kallman chose Indonesia 15 years ago and has never looked back. Dr. Meryl came to Indonesia following her experience volunteering in rural India with a focus on infectious viral diseases, and in
Luis Tsuboyama: HE The Ambassador of Peru to Indonesia
Ambassador Tsuboyama is a career member of the Foreign Service of Peru, has served as the Director General for Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 2020 to 2022 and served as the first Chief of Mission at the Peruvian Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam. He earned a B.A. in Law and Political Science