Understanding Western & Central Europe through the Ambassadors
What a year it has been for diplomacy, trade investment, international relations, aid, development and cultural ties. Every year promises to be better than the last and most Ambassadors tend to be optimistic (and of course diplomatic) by nature. Here is a roundup of the ambassadors we met in NOW! Jakarta this year. IRELAND Ambassador Kyle
Through the Eye of Ambassador : Scandinavian Country in Indonesia
What a year it has been for diplomacy, trade investment, international relations, aid, development, and all that ties. Every year promises to be better than the last and most ambassadors tend to be optimistic (and of course diplomatic) by nature. Here is a roundup of the ambassadors we met in Now! Jakarta this year. SWITZERLAND
Introducing Service Spotlight Presented by Project Horizon
Indonesia is an exceptionally large and unique country. There’s no disputing that. If you were to visit one island every day, it would take you almost 50 years to see all of them. With our vast spread of islands, we also have quite a large population to match. With our ever-increasing headcount, the national motto,
Opening Hearts and Homes at Rumah-Ku
“The Indonesian Heritage Society and Rumah-Ku is giving me a very meaningful way of learning more about Indonesia, its rich culture, fascinating history and contemporary political and social issues. The warmth and friendliness of the people of Indonesia is a joy and makes Jakarta a fabulous place to live. My co-chair Lilis Sulis and I
Short Documentary : The Reflection of Disabled Worker’s Life in Indonesia
A documentary made by a Global Jaya School Secondary School student reflects on the life of disabled workers in Indonesia. Photo courtesy of Global Jaya School As a normal human being, we often forget that it is a gift that we were born without any disabilities. On a day to day basis, most of us
Living Lao : Through the Lens of Service Work
Travelling anywhere in Southeast Asia, you will experience similar things. However, if you step off the tourist trail, you can encounter something unique. Photo courtesy of Maja Phillips/NOW!JAKARTA On a recent trip to Laos, I discovered a whole new aspect of Southeast Asia – a way of living I had never seen before. Living in Indonesia
What are your New Year Resolutions?
This is such a terrible ritual, this making of promises to yourself that you may never keep! In fact, so often we make them not even knowing how or when or where to start, but I guess while having good intentions isn’t enough, it’s better than having bad intentions! Here is my list of (im)possible
Send Your Love Poetry. Join the Contest NOW!
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner – the perfect opportunity to tell your loved ones how much you care. Get creative and join our poetry contest! Your poems can be short or long, funny or romantic, joyful or sad: it is entirely up to you. The three best entries will win a dining voucher
GREAT Pavilion at Manufacturing Indonesia 2017
The manufacturing industry in Indonesia is something that scores highly on the current government’s agenda in Indonesia. In the age of the fourth industrial revolution or ‘industry 4.0’, the sector is rapidly changing with the rise of technology, the Internet of Things, and the integration of the Internet into the production line. Photo courtesy of
An Interview with Allaster Cox, Deputy Head of Mission, Australian Embassy in Jakarta
Even though Allaster Cox only recently arrived in Indonesia, he is no stranger to the country. Having joined the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs in 1978, he was posted in Jakarta for the first time from 1992 to 1996. His previous posts include postings as Ambassador to Vietnam and High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam. Photo
A Brighter Future for Indonesia’s Children
The Hoshizora Foundation, based in Yogyakarta and founded in 2006 by a group of Indonesian students living in Japan, is committed to providing access to education for all Indonesian children. Photo courtesy of Hoshizora Foundation/NOW!JAKARTA So far, Hoshizora has reached out to more than 2000 children and over 1000 individuals and organizational sponsors to work together,
The Power of the Positive
Now we have settled down to what will be (again) a challenging year, we really need to look for the positive elements we have in our lives and take special care to find things we can change for the better – and do them! At the macro-city level we can see that the real estate
Komunitas Taufan Spreads The Power of a Smile
The loss of a child is the most devastating experience a parent can face – a piece of them is lost, the future forever changed. Photo courtesy of Komunitas Taufan/NOW!JAKARTA Yeni Dewi Mulyaningsih, commonly referred to as Bu Yanie, lost her son Taufan in June 2013 to AML Leukemia. Taufan was a patient at
