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.
ARTOTEL Group to Manage MALAILLO Phinisi Yacht
Indonesian hospitality company ARTOTEL Group has recently signed a new management contract, expanding their services to include a phinisi yacht. Basha G Himawan, CEO PT. PT Siji Sysstima and Eduard Rudolf Pangkerego, COO ARTOTEL Group has recently signed a new management contract to operate MALAILLO. Photo courtesy of ARTOTEL Group/NOW!JAKARTA The group has been designated as the official
Jakarta Aquarium Named Top Attraction
Jakarta Aquarium was recently named Top Attraction 2019 at the Traveloka Xperience Awards. This popular tourist destination in Jakarta was honoured with a recognition as part of their mission in promoting ocean conservation that has attracted many visitors last year. Jakarta Aquarium was recently named Top Attraction 2019 at the Traveloka Xperience Awards. Photo courtesy of
Old School BMX: When Skill Meets Nostalgia
Old School BMX (OSBMX) Jakarta is a fun community that provides room for those looking to relive the good times with classic BMX bikes and channel their hobby and exercise at the same time. Photos by Raditya Fadilla, OSBMX Jakarta We all remember E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, a movie released in the 1980s. The heroic actions of young
Canada Chamber of Commerce: Encouraging Economic Relations
Greg Elms, Vice Chairman of Indonesia Canada Chamber of Commerce, explains the current positive state of Canada-Indonesia economic relations and hopes for the future. What are your hopes and desires for a continued and perhaps improved economic relationship between Indonesia and Canada? Canada and Indonesia have developed a solid, multi-sectorial and mutually beneficial trade and
Yoga Gembira: Beyond Movements
Yudhi initiated to build a community called Yoga Gembira (fun yoga) in January 2009 to promote yoga to wider public. Photos By Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA Practicing yoga in the middle of a green open space park can potentially break stigmas and stereotypes, in addition to strengthening the body, mind and soul. In 2008, the yoga community in
AMCHAM: Economic Prosperity for the US and Indonesia on the Horizon
After 70 years of fruitful diplomatic cooperation, the US and Indonesia’s relations is stronger than ever—a fact highlighted by Director of the American Chamber of Commerce, Lin Neumann, as he spoke to NOW! Jakarta about the organization’s mission and its future in Indonesia. Lin Neumann, Managing Director of the American Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Raditya
