CIFP 2019: The World’s Largest Foreign Policy Conference
CIFP 2019 addressed the global issues of geostrategic rivalries, mistrust, disruption and brinkmanship in today’s world affairs. Photo courtesy of CIFP/NOWJAKARTA History was made when the Conference on Indonesian Foreign Policy (CIFP) 2019 was hosted in Jakarta on 30 November 2019. The event was described as the country’s biggest festival of diplomacy, which also happened to be the
Spreading Joy to Those in Need
NOW! Jakarta and Mary Jane Foundation organised a Christmas charity programme, Feeding The Poor with some of Jakarta’s best luxury hotels to benefit those in need. With the goal of honouring Christmas by giving back to the needy, NOW! Jakarta and Mary Jane Foundation collaborated on 14 December 2019 to organise a major charity event benefitting several
Britain and Indonesia—Winning Together
British Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor Leste H.M.A Owen Jenkins opened the British Christmas Bash 2019 organised by Britcham Indonesia. Photos courtesy of Britcham Indonesia/NOWJAKARTA Thursday, 12 December 2019, Britcham and all its members were having a blast on the only authentic British Christmas Bash 2019! This year we celebrated 40 years retro to 1979 and UK
How Much is Too Much?
It must be wonderful to own a gym. Every day you get to accompany ordinary people on their journeys from floppiness to fitness, and you get to witness individuals achieving their goals using nothing but willpower, tenacity and your expertise. Best of all, you sell more annual memberships in January than any other time of
An Interview with H.E. Lambert Grijns and Mme. Margot Kokke
Netherlands Ambassador to Indonesia H.E. Lambert Grijns and his spouse Mme. Margot Kokke. Photos by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA The newly arrived Ambassador from the Kingdom of The Netherlands and his charming wife welcomed NOW! Jakarta publisher Alistair Speirs to their residence for a friendly discussion. What made you embark on a diplomatic career? Was this a “calling“ or a
New Year – New Jakarta – New You?
With every 1st January there is always the idea that “maybe this year will be different”. We hope, dream and pray that our lives will be that bit easier or better, but what do we DO to make that happen? Somehow, we seem to let the opportunities that we want, go. Somehow, we end up
Helping Hands Foundation: Boundless Diversity
Continuing on the mission to empower disabled young people to foster self-confidence, independence and resilience through adventure and sports education programmes, Helping Hands Foundation held Ekspedisi Bhinneka Bagi Bangsa. Photo Courtesy of Helping Hands Foundation/NOWJAKARTA Young people of Indonesia jointly explored the wild nature and attended workshops to raise awareness on important issues to understand the meaning
2019 Ambassadors Review
Each month, NOW! Jakarta has a Country Focus section that celebrates the relations between Indonesia and each country in focus on a political, economic and cultural level, making it among the most-read stories of the magazine. The following are some interview highlights from our Ambassadors interviews to once more appreciate their role and contribution in
Starbucks’ Exciting End-Of-Year Openings
Introducing the brand’s first drive-thru outlet at Batam and the new Starbucks Reserve DELIPARK Mall, Medan. Photos courtesy of Starbucks Indonesia/NOWJAKARTA Introducing the brand’s first drive-thru outlet at Batam and the new Starbucks Reserve DELIPARK Mall, Medan. Batam’s First Starbucks Drive-Thru Convenience is always on the forefront of development for global coffeehouse brand Starbucks, and in accordance with this
EEC Kampung Inggris Jakarta An English Village in Jakarta
With his three friends, Muchlis, Nanda and Aldy, Farry started to build EEC Kampung Inggris Jakarta in August 2013 with the concept and learning methods adopting from Kampung Inggris Pare Kediri. Photo Courtesy of EEC Kampung Inggris Jakarta/NOWJAKARTA A close look at a dedicated learning area in South Jakarta that supports students’ ability to speak English
Jakarta Performing Arts Community: Empowering Youth Through Performing Arts
JPAC is committed to uphold the values of inclusivity within its community. Photo Courtesy of Photos Jakarta Performing Arts Community/NOWJAKARTA A community that provides a platform for youth to creatively express their talents played The Company. Jakarta Performing Arts Community (JPAC) is an acting community focusing in producing musical dramas in Jakarta. Founded in 2014, JPAC
List of Scandinavian Chambers of Commerce in Jakarta
Danish-Indonesian Business Chamber Fully acknowledging the thriving business community and the long history of commerce between the two countries, DanCham is established with the aim of creating a strong business network with ties to regional peers, other Nordic business chambers in Indonesia, and, last but not least, the Danish trade council under the Embassy of
Fly Better with Four Times More Inflight Entertainment at Cathay Pacific
Cathay Airways’s enriched on-board library allows passengers to enjoy a true entertainment experience on every flight. Photo courtesy of Qatar Airways/NOW!JAKARTA If one travels with a long-haul flight, on-board entertainment is the go-to option to pass the time. World leading international airlines, Cathay Pacific have invested in entertainment and lifestyle content on its media to enhance the
