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
Take it from the Swiss: Ingenuity and Optimism
SwissCham Executive Director, Alexander Lumbantobing talks to NOW! Jakarta about the chamber’s early momentum and the importance of positivity in welcoming a bright economic future. Alexander Lumbantobing, SwissCham Executive Director. Photo by Raditya Fadilla Now that the national electoral issues are settled, what are your hopes and expectations for the next term of President-elect Jokowi? First of all,
Indonesia-Swiss-UNIDO Expands SMART-Fish Programme
The national programme is a strategic partnership between Switzerland and UNIDO to promote trade and competitiveness of Indonesia’s seafood. Photos by Embassy of Switzerland in Indonesia/NOWJAKARTA After the success of the first SMART-Fish project in 2014 – 2019, the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) together with Switzerland and United Nations Industrial Development
French Disconnection
I was 18 years old when I went to what is quaintly known in England as “the Continent” for the first time. “The Continent” means mainland Europe, and the part of it I went to was Calais, France. I was so excited about my first trip abroad that I could hardly sleep the night before.
What The Fox Says
On 27 July, Mr. Fox Surabaya celebrated its first anniversary with a blast. Mr. Fox is an F&B lifestyle brand from Ismaya Group that delivers a concept based on the personality of its symbolic protagonist of the same name. The iconic fox is charming, witty and alluring, a perfect fit for Surabaya’s increasingly vibrant lifestyle
Making a Difference: In Conversation with H.E. Kurt Kunz, Swiss Ambassador to Indonesia
NOW! Jakarta welcomed H.E. Kurt Kunz, Swiss Ambassador to Indonesia, and discussed Indonesia’s prospect as ‘a market for the future’, the new SwissCham and sustainable tourism development. H.E. Kurt Kunz, Swiss Ambassador to Indonesia. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA Welcome to Indonesia! Please tell us a bit about your background and your journey to this new posting in Indonesia.
