Jakarta Then & Now: A Personal Recollection of 44 Years in the Capital
Arriving in Jakarta in December 1978 to start work in the rather undeveloped Indonesia insurance industry was an absolute culture shock, especially after the refined and gentrified world of Lloyds of London and a flat in New Kings Road. The plane arrived in Kemayoran Airport, which is now a centre for business and conventions (but
Reflecting on 15 Years of NOW! Jakarta
I perhaps should not tell you this, but I didn’t really want to start NOW! Jakarta! I was perfectly happy publishing a marvellous magazine called Jakarta Java Kini, or JJK, but my partner at the time had other ideas and took over the company, leaving me with a bit of a dilemma since I had enjoyed
Greens Indonesia: The Future of Urban Farming
Simultaneously addressing Indonesia’s food security issues and declining number of farmers, Greens, a locally-founded agritech company, brings a new innovation poised to redefine how we approach the agriculture industry. Walking the fifth floor of Plaza Indonesia, one will come across a corner of the super mall that stands out from its commercial surroundings. An indoor
Preserving Linguistic Heritage: An Interview with H.E Padraig Francis, Ambassador of Ireland to Indonesia
“Tír gan teanga is tír gan anam”, a country without a language, is a country without a soul. This age-old Irish proverb in the Irish language, or Gaeilge as it is called in that language, carries a profound truth that is often overlooked by the world. Far beyond the assumption of a predominantly English-speaking Ireland,
Hopes and Dreams and Wishes: The Story of Christmas
Every parent has hopes and dreams for their children – that they will be happy, that they will be physically and emotionally and spiritually healthy, that life will be fair to them, that they will have friendships and relationships that are life-giving, that they will find fulfilling and satisfying employment, that they will be people
Annual NAS Bazaar 2023: A Year-End Community Celebration
On Saturday, 25 November 2023, Nord Anglia School Jakarta (NAS) held their annual community event, the NAS Bazaar, bringing students, parents and faculty together at their campus in Jeruk Perut, South Jakarta. Always a highlight of the year, the 2023 Bazaar was considered a hit amongst all who attended. Visitors, who included the school community,
HRH Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh, Makes Royal Visit to Indonesia and British School Jakarta
On 24-25 November 2023, Indonesia welcomed a rare visit from a member of the British royal family, Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh. The purpose of the Prince’s visit was to personally present young Indonesians with ‘The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award’. The awards presentation took place on 24 November 2023 at British School Jakarta,
Macao and Indonesia Forge Strategic Tourism Collaboration
The small, yet vibrant region full of live and dynamic business atmosphere called Macao, is set to inaugurate a new phase in global tourism with the Macao Tourism and MIICE Product Updates. With the recent launch of direct flights between Macao and Jakarta by Air Macau, a new groundwork for transformative partnerships amongst the two
AC/DC: EV Indecision in Jakarta
Within the last few months, you might have noticed many Wuling Air taking over the streets of Jakarta, the miniature electric car produced by the Chinese brand. President Jokowi has put in place a new program subsidising the production and sale of these electric vehicles in order to facilitate the growth of the industry in
EUNIC Indonesia Forges Cultural Bridge for Indonesia and European Union
6 November 2023 was a pivotal moment for the cultural connection between Indonesia and the European Union as EUNIC Indonesia (European Union National Institutes for Culture) launched its cluster at Erasmus Huis. Propelled by the corporation of European cultural institutions and embassies, this collaborative initiative embodies a commitment to strengthen the friendship between Indonesia and
A Splendid Spanish Dinner With La Chaine des Rotisseurs Jakarta Bailliage
La Chaine des Rotisseurs Jakarta Bailliage scored another triumphant success with a marvellous dinner hosted by H. E. The Spanish Ambassador to Indonesia Francisco Aguilera and Mme. Gemma Caminada at their beautiful residence. The evening started in true chaine style, with a selection of delicious canapes accompanied by a fresh chilled sparkling Cava, as the
Learning from Japan
Four things struck me as I returned from a trip to Japan. The first was a car, well nearly. I was crossing the street between Plaza Indonesia and Kempinski on a zebra crossing and it never entered my mind that a car, in clear sight of me, would not stop, having spent a week under
Indoswing: A Swing Dance Community in Jakarta
Java Jazz Festival, Prambanan Jazz, and many jazz bars permeate Indonesia’s musical interests, but who here knows what the Lindy Hop is? Whilst the enthusiasm for jazz is alive and well in the country, the accompanying dances aren’t nearly as popular. Indoswing is here to change that. Indoswing is a community built around the Lindy