Poland: Visit the Economic Tiger of Europe
A similar national flag is not the only trait Poland shares with Indonesia. Another one is a record unbroken economic expansion. Two tiger economies, rising in power, becoming leaders of their respective regions: Poland in Central Europe, Indonesia in Southeast Asia. And now they are finding each other to be an increasingly interesting place for
After Covid-19, What’s Next?
For more ideas you will have to pay…! But you see the idea, we need to prepare for post Covid-19 with new ideas to help industry, employment and the environment. If we don’t start now we will be back in 2002 waiting for months for the cavalry to arrive! Unsplash/NOW!JAKARTA The crisis will end. They
The Theory of Evolution and the Corona Virus
Fascinating stuff and provides a good explanation as to where we are today, but also where we are heading, the evolution of SARS to MERS to Covid-19 is certainly only the beginning, somewhere out there is already Covid-Plus virus ready to take the battle to an even higher plain. Darwin told us 250 years ago.
Same Skies: Connecting Urban Refugees Without Borders
Same Skies provides services, resources and asylum to refugees. Photos courtesy of Same Skies/NOWJAKARTA Same Skies is a non-religious, politically neutral non-profit organisation whose mission lies in its namesake. Registered in Switzerland (2014), Australia (2016), Malaysia (2017) and Indonesia (2017), the foundation honours the resilience, capacity and skills of refuges and asylum seekers. NOW! Jakarta talked
How Indonesia’s SMEs Can Survive in this Crisis Situation?
Aakar Abyasa, the Founder of Jouska, shared two alternatives for SMEs enterpreneurs to survive during this pandemic periods. Photo by Kaique Rocha from Pexels/NOWJAKARTA Amidst challenging and uncertain times, how can small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs survive? One of the greatest crises experienced by Indonesia was the 1998 riot that affected many big companies, driving most to
The Perfectly Imperfect World of Clarissa Goenawan
Penning a novel is a weary process: often, it takes years from putting your thoughts on paper, reviewing and editing to finding a publisher and eventually holding the finished product in your hands. In that precious moment, the authors know that their hard work finally paid off. Indonesian-born Singaporean writer Clarissa Goenawan felt the same way.
One-on-one with H.E. Beata Stoczyñska, Polish Ambassador to Indonesia
H.E. Beata Stoczyñska, Polish Ambassador to Indonesia How would you characterise the relationship between Poland and Indonesia today? It is a firm relationship, a good friendship with mutual respect. We are both countries that value democracy and freedom, including religious freedom. Our relationship started in 1955, so this year we celebrate its 65th anniversary. Yet, even
Hope for the Best but Prepare for the Worst
"Hope for the Best but Prepare for the Worst." Not bad advice living in a city like Jakarta, which seems to be improving as it evolves into a world megacity, but slips quite easily and naturally into chaos as soon as difficulties arise. And here we are again, ready and prepared to cope with serious
Urban Farming and Green Alley Pilot Program: The Next Big Green for Jakarta
Adian Sudiana showing off his Gang Hijau project. Photos by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA With a continually-growing world, urban population, climate change, limited agricultural land and natural resources, how can we feed today’s and tomorrow’s people? Considering current conditions, global food security is paramount. How can we best utilise space, light and logistics amidst increasing urban population? How
Starbucks Indonesia Opening Two Coffee Stores in Papua
The American coffee chain Starbucks signed the MoU to extend its business in Papua with two stores opening in the Eastern part of Indonesia. Photo courtesy of Starbucks Indonesia/NOW!JAKARTA PT Sari Coffee Indonesia, the retailer company holder for Starbucks Indonesia will be opening its initial two stores in Papua after signing the Memorandum of Understanding
Korea Tourism Organization: Imagine Your South Korea
Haedong Yonggungsa. Photo courtesy of handluggageonly.co.uk Explore Korea’s rich culture, stunning landscapes, impeccable culinary offering and the recent Muslim-friendly tourism features. Just before the turn of the decade, Indonesian Eko Prasetio and his family were welcomed by the Korea’s Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Park Yang-woo, along with the President Director of Korea Tourism
BWA Charity Ball: Evening of Many Wonders
Once again, the BWA Charity Ball would go down as the best night on the Jakarta social calendar. Photo courtesy of British Women’s Association/NOWJAKARTA On Saturday, 1 February, the ballroom of Shangri-La Jakarta was once again transformed for the fabulous annual event that is the British Women’s Association of Jakarta’s Charity Ball. The theme for this
Rebricks: From Plastic Waste to Eco-friendly Bricks
With Rebricks, Ovy and Novi tried to create paving bricks and putting the elements of sachet plastic and plastic waste rejected by garbage banks. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA Relying on ingenuity, Rebricks creates paving bricks with plastic waste to address the country’s waste problem. Like most people in other cities and regions, close friends Ovy Sabrina and Novita
