Absorbing Jakarta’s Vibrant Culture at Goethe-Institut
The Goethe-Institut has long been established as an institute that not only provides German language classes, but also offers a colourful array of cultural projects and events in Jakarta and beyond. Anna Maria Strauss, the new head of cultural programmes at Goethe-Institut Indonesien, spoke to NOW Jakarta about her new tasks, upcoming events and her
Strengthening Economic Ties Between Indonesia and Germany
Since its establishment in 1924 and reopening in its current legal form in 1970, the German-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce EKONID has become a crucial business partner for German and Indonesian companies. Jan Roennfeld, Managing Director of EKONID, spoke to NOW! Jakarta about the chamber’s role and activities, the growing economic interest of Germany in Indonesia and his goals for
DAAD: Connecting People and Academia
The German Academic Exchange Service DAAD can look back on a long tradition of connecting people and academia. What started in 1925 in Heidelberg, Germany as the initiative of a group of students who wanted to become “more international” has turned into an independent worldwide organisation that promotes academic cooperation through the exchange of students,
Celebrity Chef Rinrin Marinka Joins Aryaduta Hotel Group Relaunch
The Aryaduta Hotel Group is currently undergoing a robust brand transformation that includes smartly designed properties with integrated leisure facilities and breakthrough food concepts. The group will begin this transformation through extensive renovations at its current properties while adding a second tier hotel brand. The rebranding also involves Indonesian artists and celebrities as brand consultants. To
The Politics of Everything
By the time you read this there will be a new Governor of Jakarta, or an old one reelected, or possibly a second round of elections if no clear winner emerges. I am not going to change my text to reflect either event. What will be will be. The person elected will have been chosen
NOW! Jakarta Contest: International Ballet Star Gala 2017
Answer the questions and get a chance to win 2 tickets for International Ballet Star Gala (IBSG) 2017! HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Follow NOW! Jakarta on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Follow the link http://bit.ly/IBSGTrivia Fill all the required field The contest started on 27th January 2017 at 4:00 PM and will be closed on 2nd February 2017 at 3:00 PM. The winner will be announced on 2nd February 2017 at 4:00 PM. Terms and
Golden Tulip Essential Hotel Opens in Pekanbaru
The Golden Tulip Essential Hotel Pekanbaru, an eye-catching high-rise building located in the Pekanbaru Park area that will also include a shopping mall, a residential area and other hotels in the near future, recently celebrated its soft opening. A mere 5-minute drive from Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport and 10 minutes away from Pekanbaru’s
Starbucks 6th Global Month of Service (GMoS)
Starbucks Indonesia in collaboration with Prestasi Junior Indonesia (PJI), held the 6th Starbucks Global Month of Service (GMoS) on April 28th. The programme aimed to improve the well-being of surrounding communities by helping the youth to connect with meaningful economic or education opportunities. Global Month of Service is an annual initiative when Starbucks invites partners
HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Kelapa Gading Stays “Ma6nificent” in its Six Years Young
A leading city hotel in the heart of North Jakarta, HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Kelapa Gading will celebrate its sixth anniversary in just a week’s time and the hotel team has chosen “Ma6nificent Anniversary“ as its theme while offering fantastic offers and many other attractive to enjoy. “The thinking behind is to show our appreciation
My Experience with Party Animal
One Friday night when I was 15 years old I persuaded my folks to let me go to my first party at a friend’s house. I promised on pain of death I would catch the last bus home at 10.30, but of course by that time I was hopelessly drunk after two glasses of cider
Meet Maya Ambarsari, The Lady Behind Elliottii Residence
Confident but humble, firm but easygoing; those are the most suitable words to describe Maya Miranda Ambarsari, President Director of Elliottii Residence. Maya’s reputation as a female entrepreneur precedes her as she has been featured in the glossy pages of numerous high-end magazines and even appeared on their front covers. Among other business players in
Anders Lund Appointed as General Manager of Maison Aurelia by Préférence, Sanur – Bali
TAUZIA Hotel Management is pleased to announce the appointment of Anders Lund as General Manager of Maison Aurelia Sanur – Bali. The upscale boutique hotel will be managed under the Préférence label by TAUZIA Hotel Management and is meant for discerning travelers with a taste for culture and authentic destinations. Graduated from Gothenburg Hospitality Management
The Living Wall: An Initiative for Underprivileged Children in Jakarta
“What would you do if you had one more day to live?” This is the question being posed to young adults through a Rachel House initiative called “The Living Wall”. Rachel House provides home based palliative care for underpriveliged children in Jakarta living with advanced stage illnesses like cancer and HIV / Aids (see "Focus on
