Idle Thoughts from a Disturbed Resident of Tangerang
As annoying as it is to remember to bring a cloth bag when shopping in a supermarket or convenience store, I fully support the recent imposition in Tangerang of the 200 rupiah fee for each plastic grocery bag. It is a small, sensible step not only to discourage the waste of hydrocarbons, but also to
BritCham Indonesia Trade Mission to the UK
“Keep Calm and Invest in Indonesia” Joko Widodo, President of Republic of Indonesia President Jokowi sandwiched 2 days in London within a 5 day, 4 nations visit to Europe. The president was accompanied by Darmin Nasution (Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs), Retno Marsudi (Minister of Foreign Affairs), Thomas Lembong (Minister of Trade), Susi Pudjiastuti (Minister
Keeping Korean Business Harmonious
Meet C.K. Song, the Head of Korean Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia Having lived in Jakarta for 27 years and served as the Head of Korean Chamber of Commerce (KorCham) Indonesia for 24 years, C.K. Song’s long journey with the KorCham makes him an expert when it comes to the ins and outs of business culture in Indonesia. NOW! Jakarta
An Interview With H.E. Mr. Taiyoung Cho, South Korean Ambassador to Indonesia
The South Korean Ambassador to Indonesia has taken Indonesian culture to heart and has learned many Indonesian songs, and wants to sing “dangdut”! He wants to have a deep understanding of Indonesia through its history and culture and says he will remain as “Indonesia-Watcher” even when he retires. In the meantime, NOW’s Alistair Speirs found him to
Celebrating Korean Culture at The Korean Cultural Center
If you’re an avid fan of Korean popular culture, there’s no better place to learn about this ‘Land of the Morning Calm’ than Korean Culturan Centre (KCC) Jakarta. Conveniently located at the heart of Jakarta, the institution aims to continue to showcase Korean fascinating culture in Indonesia and strengthen the interactions between the two countries.
A Day In The Life Of An Ambassador
The Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia together with the Foreign Policy Community Indonesia (FPCI) recently held their third #Ambassador1Day programme, which aims to strengthen the bilateral and people-to-people relationship between Indonesia and Denmark as well as raise awareness among students of the importance of international cooperation. To enter this exciting competition, applicants were challenged with
Meet The Taekwondo Poomsae Master, Seun Shin Jung
As the country’s oldest and most recognized martial art, taekwondo is truly Korean pride, due to its deep philosophy and fascinating motion. This unarmed combat is also known and revered globally and practiced by millions of people all over the world today. In Indonesia, taekwondo is quite popular among young people; this can be seen
Welcoming Universal Ballet to Jakarta
Universal Ballet , based in Seoul, is coming to Jakarta next month to stage their very first performance in Indonesia. Universal Ballet is popularly known for combining the grace and harmony of Asian thought and culture with the strength and beauty of western classical ballet. On their first visit, the company promises to bring a distinctive ballet production that
What is The Future of Jakarta?
There are some things you can predict with certainty. Some not at all. With organisation comes order. With order comes predictability. With predictability comes certainty. So where does that leave Jakarta? Well organisation has become almost impossible since so many crucial do- by dates have passed. The whole mass transit system is so totally behind,
The Westin Jakarta, Settled On The Iconic Tallest Building in Indonesia
Opulence gets another meaning with the arrival of The Westin in Jakarta. Opening its doors last month, The Westin Jakarta aims to bring the highest level of excellence service, aptly complemented by the fact that it occupies levels 50 to 69 of Gama Tower, also currently known as the tallest building in the Capital. With
Jakarta Welcomes Four Points
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., along with PT Thamrin Ekspress Indonesia announced the opening of Four Points Jakarta, Thamrin. The opening marks the first Four Points property in Jakarta, and the sixth in Indonesia. “Built for the smart, independent business traveler, Four Points continues to offer our guests exactly what they need while on
An Interview with H.E. MR. Tanizaki Yasuaki, Ambassador of Japan to Indonesia
As a veteran diplomat, Japanese Ambassador to Indonesia Mr. Tanizaki Yasuaki needs no introduction on how to navigate through this country’s political intricacies. He had come to Jakarta after successful stints in Austria, the Philippines, Russia, Germany and Vietnam, bringing with him fresh ideas on how to move Japanese-Indonesian relations forward. Now entering his third
Farewell to Dan Roberts
After spending a half of his life in Indonesia, the founder and executive director of the social circus NGO for Indonesian underprivileged kids and adolescents Red Nose Foundation (RNF), Dan Roberts, is going back to his homeland in the US as the organization is going on a new direction without him. He can still recall
