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
Most Valued Business: Championing Sustainable Fashion
Sustainable fashion today is a highly debated and increasingly covered topic among the world’s media. More and more clothing companies are transforming their business models and improving their supply chains to be more sustainable. Buying less and buying better is the smarter way for modern consumers. The reality is, ethical fashion, which is a part
Exclusive Interview with H.E. Joseph R. Donovan Jr., US Ambassador to Indonesia
H.E. Joseph R. Donovan Jr., US Ambassador to Indonesia. Photo courtesy of the US Embassy/NOW!JAKARTA Ambassador Donovan, you recently issued a statement of congratulations on the successful election. How important was the election in the continued relationship between USA and Indonesia? Yes, I congratulated Indonesia on this milestone in its democracy. The United States has a
Phoenix Cuisine Journey by The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta
The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta has published a culinary book featuring a variety of cuisines that were part of the hotel’s culinary evolution. The book also gives credit to local culinary traditions that has inspired the hotel’s gastronomic identity to provide the best quality dishes to the guest. The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta has published a culinary book
The RIO Club’s Donation to Yayasan KMB at BWA Annual Charity Ball
The RIO Club have been proud Platinum Sponsors of the British Women’s Association of Jakarta since 2015, and have donated generously to support BWA’s social welfare programme. The BWA held their annual fundraising charity ball on 4 May 2019, where RIO sponsored a door prize draw with a cash prize, plus a matching donation pledged
Indonesia the Silver Lining Above the Cloud of Brexit
Britcham Indonesia is the co-founder of the informal grouping, Britain in South East Asia – BiSEA. BiSEA is a collective of Chambers and business groups representing eight of the ten ASEAN nations. Since BritCham Indonesia took over the market access support role from Embassy (DIT) some five years ago, it has taken a leading role
A Conversation with H.M.A. Moazzam Malik, British Ambassador to Indonesia
NOW! Jakarta spoke to the British Ambassador to Indonesia, Moazzam Malik, about the two country’s close relationship and hopes for the new government. Moazzam Malik, British Ambassador to Indonesia.Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA As you come to the end of your tenure, can you remember the expectations you had when you first started? How do they
MVB Indonesia Together with Embassy of Denmark Hosted Sustainable and Circular Economy Seminar
On 8 May 2019, Most Valued Business (MVB) Indonesia together with the Embassy of Denmark hosted the Sustainability and Circular Economy Seminar in Raffles Jakarta. The Danish Ambassador, HE. Mr. Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen opened MVB Seminar about Sustainability and Circular Economy at Raffles Jakarta. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA The Seminar, themed ‘Sustainable Architecture Design, Construction
