Meet David Butcher, Principal of British School Jakarta

David Butcher has been appointed Principal of British School Jakarta (BSJ) this year. One of 12 heads on the International Baccalaureate council, his recent post was Principal of Secondary at the International School of the Hague. NOW! Jakarta spoke to him about his career and his philosophy on education. David Butcher is the new Principal of

An Interview with Philip Lim, Country General Manager of The Ascott Limited

Ascott has operated in Indonesia since 1995. The group, which also includes Somerset and Citadines Serviced Residences has grown to be the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator.   Philip Lim, Country General Manager of The Ascott Limited. Photo courtesy of The Ascott  Limited/NOW!JAKARTA The Ascott Limited, currently owned, managed and franchised eight properties spread

In Conversation with H.E. Jari Sinkari Ambassador of Finland

Relations between Finland and Indonesia have grown thanks to one presidential and multiple ministerial visits in recent years. The Ambassador, who recently arrived in Jakarta, tells Ranjit Jose he hopes to continue the momentum. H.E. Jari Sinkari, Ambassador of Finland in Indonesia. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA You have recently been appointed Ambassador to Indonesia. How

An Interview with H.E. Marina Berg, the Ambassador of Sweden in Indonesia

As she settles into her role as Ambassador to Indonesia, H.E. Marina Berg speaks to Ranjit Jose about ways in which Sweden can help Indonesia achieve its targets with regard to energy efficiency and effective transportation. H.E. Marina Berg, the Ambassador of Sweden in Indonesia. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA Welcome to Jakarta! How have these

A Conversation with H.E. Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen Ambassador of Denmark

Indonesia and Denmark have signed bilateral agreements on environmental issues and many more. NOW! Jakarta spoke to the Danish Ambassador about the relationship between the two countries. H.E. Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen Ambassador of Denmark in Indonesia. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA You’ve spent many years in Asia and the past year as Ambassador to Indonesia. Where do things

An interview with H.E. Vegard Kaale, Ambassador of Norway

Norway’s deep commitment to environmental issues has helped bolster Indonesia’s participation in programmes concerning sustainability. Ambassador of Norway, H.E. Vegard Kaale spoke to Ranjit Jose about this support. Ambassador of Norway in Indonesia, H.E. Vegard Kaale. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA Recently the UN issued a dire warning to the world regarding the perils of climate change and the

The Labyrinth of Ika Vantiani’s Journey into Art

Ika Vantiani is a woman of many talents: after obtaining her formal education at a Public Relations school and a 13-year career in the advertising industry, she eventually decided to fully focus on her work as an artist – and has never looked back. Ika spoke to NOW! Jakarta about her life in the creative

dr. Shilpa Dhoka: Ayurveda May Help Us Achieve Mental and Physical Balance

In India, Ayurveda—the traditional wellness philosophy which combine physical, spiritual, and nature—is now acknowledged globally and has become popular alongside the practice of Yoga. Dr. Shilpa Dhoka, a Jakarta-based Ayurveda specialist spoke to NOW! Jakarta about the traditional holistic medicine following a lecture at Atma Jaya Catholic University Jakarta in commemoration of Diwali and National

In Conversation with H.E. Gary Quinlan AO​, Australian Ambassador to Indonesia

Indonesia’s relationship with Australia spans decades and is now stronger than ever. Ambassador Quinlan spoke to NOW! Jakarta about the various areas of cooperation between the two countries. H.E. Gary Quinlan AO​, Australian Ambassador to Indonesia. Photo courtesy of The Australian Embassy/NOW!JAKARTA You’ve been Australia’s Ambassador to Indonesia for six months now. Please tell us

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