Revisiting Oktoberfest
Munich, the capital of Bavaria and the third largest city in Germany, is home to the Oktoberfest, one of the biggest drinking sessions on Earth. Despite its name the Oktoberfest actually starts at the end of September and lasts for 16 days up to and including the first Sunday in October or (since 1994) until
When Good Friends Gather
Top Left to Right: Andini Panggabean, Khika Wasana, Mirah Marhaendra, Desiree Merlina, Alistair Speirs, Marlene Danusutedjo, Refa Koetin, Rizki Permata Sari, Richieta Lakeisha, Amirah Hanani. Bottom Left to Right: Prissilia Pangemanan, Debby Setiawaty, Rumman Amanda, Lira Dachlan. Photos by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA In August, NOW! Jakarta continued its annual tradition of gathering with friends and partners in
The Inaugural Hari Bersih Indonesia
The debut of this national campaign invites more than 1 million volunteers, including students from ACG School Jakarta, to join the clean-up day on 21 September. ACG School Jakarta encourage the students to help save the earth and participate in the National Clean up Day on 21 September 2019. Photos courtesy of ACG School Jakarta/NOWJAKARTA
Onward to Industry 4.0
The European Union is ready and willing to assist Indonesia to achieve its ambitions. Photo courtesy of iStock/NOWJAKARTA Vriens & Partners (V&P) conducted an independent study titled Transforming Indonesia Economy-Making Indonesia Industry 4.0 for EuroCham Indonesia under the ICI+ Project, an action funded by the EU, and published on July 2019. Below is a summary of the
Piaggio: A Brand That Has Stood Against Time
Marco Noto La Diega, Managing Director of PT Piaggio. Photo Courtesy of PT Piaggio Indonesia/NOWJAKARTA Managing Director of PT Piaggio Indonesia, Marco Noto La Diega shares his view on how Vespa has persisted through generations, the size of Indonesia’s Vespa community and the brand’s future plans. You have held the Managing Director position at PT Piaggio Indonesia since
Interview with Marco Noto La Diega – Chairman of Italian Business Association in Indonesia
Marco Noto La Diega, Chairman of Italian Business Association in Indonesia. Photo by Raditya Fadhilla/NOWJAKARTA NOW! Jakarta sat down with Marco Noto la Diega, Chairman of Italian Business Association in Indonesia. IBAI is still in its relatively early stages of development. Do you see positive results for your members? Are you happy with the progress in
The Business of Fashion, Shifted
The MVB seminar about sustainable fashion in Indonesia invited experts and industry players to discuss the potential movement towards sustainability from textile to garment business. During MVB Seminar in July, Sustainability Specialist, Marina Chahboune said that the shift to a circular fashion system has already begun with 12.5 per cent of the fashion industry committing
The Sultan Hotel and Residence Jakarta Welcomes Andry Stefanus
Andry Stefanus is the new executive chef of the elegant, yet casual lakefront Lagoon Cafe and Lagoon Lounge. Andry Stefanus, executive chef at Lagoon Cafe and Lagoon Longue. Photo by Raditya Fadilla Andry will oversee all restaurant and dining activities, including room service for the hotel’s 700 guest rooms and suites, as well as extensive banqueting offerings
Abdramane Kamaté: Moving Forward Together Through Culture
NOW! Jakarta sat down with Abdramane Kamaté, Cultural Attaché of the French Embassy for Indonesia to discuss cultural relations between the two countries. Abdramane Kamaté, Cultural Attaché of the French Embassy for Indonesia. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA Cultural relations between France and Indonesia have been progressing well for quite some time now. To maintain this
Tauzia Hotels Celebrates 18th Anniversary
TAUZIA International Management with its 124 hotels portfolio consisting of brands Préférence, Vertu, HARRIS, FOX, YELLO and POP! is celebrating its 18 year anniversary this year. Press Conference of the 18th anniversary celebration of TAUZIA Hotels. Photo Courtesy of Tauzia Hotels/NOWJAKARTA For the celebration, TAUZIA Hotels launched an attractive offers to 500 thousand members of My
Joint Venture ARTOTEL Group & Sinar Mas Land
ARTOTEL Group recently announced its joint venture cooperation with Sinar Mas Land to establish one joint company, namely PT SINAR ARTOTEL INDONESIA (PT SAI). The joint venture aims to manage Rooms Inc., a hotel brand initially created and owned by SINAR MAS LAND. PT SAI also strives to expand Rooms Inc. to become a hotel network
Celebrating Unity with Disable Community
A training centre for people with disabilities, Wisma Cheshire celebrated Independence Day. Both volunteers and members of the Wisma Chesire community took part in the commemoration of the 74th Independence Day of Indonesia. Photo Courtesy of Wisma Cheshire/NOWJAKARTA The residents of Wisma Cheshire commemorated Indonesia’s 74th Independence Day with a variety of fun games and competitions.
The Race for Water
In a world where overwhelming plastic waste threatens the survival of our oceans, the Race for Water foundation rallies the world to action through its learn, share, act programme. Race for Water foundation is an organisation dedicated to the preservation of water, and in particular, the oceans. Photos courtesy of Race for Water foundation/NOWJAKARTA The average
