Sitting Down with Sudamala Resorts’ Ben Subrata

Sudamala Resorts on Bali, Lombok and Flores-Komodo are locally-owned and managed and achieve standards of style, service and luxury which have gained international respect and admiration. To find out how this all came about, Publisher Alistair Speirs speaks to an old friend, passionate CEO and Founder of this boutique hospitality group, Ben Subrata, whose vision

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Jakarta Needs a Project Manager, Not a Politician

As Jakarta approaches its 2024 gubernatorial election, the stakes have never been higher. The city, soon to be stripped of its title as the capital of Indonesia, will transition into a financial powerhouse, shaping the future of its nearly 11 million residents (not including Greater Jakarta). Yet, instead of focusing on what the city truly

Senyawa+: Bridging Creativity and Commerce for Indonesian Creators

In an era where creativity offers great value in business, Senyawa+ enables young and independent creators to make something for themselves. Founded by Yansen Kamto, the platform supports and elevates young innovators and local brands, providing them with know-how, tools and opportunities required to navigate the market and grow a business. Kamto’s experience in building

A Birthday Wish for DKI Jakarta

How should cities “develop”? And what can we do to ensure it is done correctly? Those are probably the questions that many people inside – and outside – the city government are asking. What do we have to do to ensure a good future for the citizens of the city of Jakarta, especially when it

Vox Populi: What Are Your Hopes for a Non-Capital Jakarta?

In losing its title as Indonesia’s capital city, Jakarta must spread its many feathers to show the world what it has to offer. So, NOW! Jakarta asks prominent figures what their hopes are for a Jakarta without its title, asking them to answer about their field, industry or community. Here’s what they had to say:

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Growing Naturally: Meet Michael Lorenti, Founder of Sensatia Botanicals

Photography graduate turned adventurous surf-traveller turned skincare entrepreneur, Michael Lorenti’s previous life offers a glimpse as to why he runs Sensatia Botanicals the way he does, i.e. full of heart. As CEO and Founder of this wildly successful, Bali-born skincare brand, Michael Lorenti has imbued his love for nature and community into the very fibre of

Room to Read: Scaling Access to Libraries and Storybooks in Indonesia

Founded in 2000, global non-profit organisation ‘Room to Read’ has brought the magic of reading to children in marginalised regions across the world. The organisation’s core belief is that by designing and providing reading materials and programmes, educational outcomes will significantly improve. They continue this mission here in Indonesia. Working in 24 countries, since its

Can Surabaya Become a Sustainable City?

Surabaya is probably not the first place you would have chosen as the preferred model for sustainability – its hot, busy, industrial and very developed… but as you will see when we examine all the reasons and criteria, it has an excellent chance of indeed becoming the first Indonesian city to be at least on

Kartini Day Commemoration: Beyond the Ritual

Based on a Presidential Decision issued by President Sukarno in May 1964, 21st April is celebrated as Kartini Day in Indonesia, to honour the national heroine recognised as a pioneer for female emancipation in the country.  School girls and sometimes female office workers would dress up in kebayas, to go to school or work, similar

Moores Rowland: Profit from Tax Consulting and Auditing Services

The Ides of March are near and that can only mean one thing. It’s time to prepare your taxes.  It’s the time of year when a trusted tax advisor is needed to navigate through Indonesia’s intricate fiscal frameworks. Enter Moores Rowland Indonesia’s expert team of tax consultants and auditors with their tailored solutions designed for

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