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Commonwealth Bank and Mastercard Collaborate to Increase Financial Inclusion of Indonesian Women
In early 2017, Financial Services Authority of Indonesia (OJK) has published a research on Indonesian literacy research and financial inclusion which stated that financial literacy in the country is at 29.66%, while financial inclusion amounted to 67.82%. The data demonstrates the importance of industry players’ contribution in supporting the increasing literacy and financial inclusion through
Chef Bara Pattiradjawane’s New Dishes Inspired by Mister Potato’s New Variant
Indonesia’s prominent chef and Junior Master Chef Indonesia judge Chef Bara Pattiradjawane has created sumptuous dishes for snack enthusiasts, especially those who favor Mister Potato Crisps. Using the new variant, Mister Potato Crisps Sweet Potato, Chef Bara presented ideas on how to enjoy the crisps differently. Coinciding with the launch of Mister Potato Crisps Sweet Potato in Indonesia, Chef Bara has introduced three dishes: Purple Nachos Salsa, which accentuates the strong taste of salsa sauce, Purple Panna Cotta Puding, suitable
Fostering Creativity with Lego
LEGO is an idea as much as it is a toy. The great appeal of LEGO is that its simple and colourful plastic bricks can be snapped together in myriad ways to produce interesting and complex constructions. In celebrating Indonesia’s 72th anniversary, LEGO launched a campaign called #BuildingArchipeLEGO, unveiling LEGO 3D Mosaic using 3,500 bricks
Home Credit Indonesia Launches My Home Credit App
Entering the digital era, Home Credit Indonesia introduces the application My Home Credit to support Indonesia’s government in developing financial inclusion and financial technology innovation (FinTech). Through the application, customers can easily access the newest information anytime from anywhere, including checking out the financing status, the nearest sales locations, various promotions, payment locations, financing simulation and many more. The My Home Credit application can be downloaded at
Fantastic Fares at Qatar Airways’ Global Travel Boutique Promotion
Qatar Airways offers incredible fares on flights through its “Global Travel Boutique” promotion. Customers from around the world can enjoy fares starting from IDR 8,823,000 on both economy and business class, as well as special companion fares and discounted group bookings. Those who book until 19 September will get a chance to have a free hotel stay
KLM Offers Special Fares to Top Destinations
Your dream destination awaits – KLM’s special promo “KLM Dream Deals” makes travelling for globetrotters easier and more affordable. The promotion is valid until 14 September for travels until 30 June 2018. All-in economy class fares to Europe start from: (To London) IDR 10,900,000 (To Paris) IDR 11,000,000 (To Amsterdam) IDR 11,200,000 All-in economy class fares
It Was a Night to Remember at The NOW! Jakarta Best Restaurant, Bar and Cafe Awards 2017
It was a night to remember at the Mandarin Oriental Jakarta on 18th September 2017, where NOW! Jakarta hosted the Best Restaurant, Bar & Cafe Awards 2017 (BRBCA )supported by American Express. These awards are a serious recognition for commitment and dedication in the culinary world and to show a real appreciation to the winners,NOW!
All Nippon Airways Adds Extra Flight from Jakarta to Tokyo
Japan’s five-star All Nippon Airways has added an extra flight to serve the Jakarta-Tokyo route, bringing the total number of flights to 21 flights—14 to Haneda and seven to Narita—the largest among all other airlines connecting the two major cities in Asia. The latest move by ANA is directed towards accommodating the needs of Indonesian
Introducing NOW! Stay – A Useful Directory at Your Fingertips
In today’s fast-paced world, people often make decisions on a whim. They simply pick up their phones or log in to their computers and instantly decide that now is the time to book or buy. A vast amount of business transactions taking place nowadays are made online: from shopping to planning a holiday. With so
An Important Link for Trade and Investment
The German-Indonesian Chamber of Industry and Commerce EKONID was first founded in 1924 and later reopened in 1970. Helmed by Managing Director Jan Roennfeld, EKONID has grown into a reliable and competent business partner for German and Indonesian companies. EKONID’s expert knowledge ranges from marked information and new business relations, law and management consulting, trade
Sinar Mas Introduces New Property Project at Gala Dinner
Sinar Mas Land recently invited its most loyal clients to a gala dinner at the Fairmont Hotel Jakarta to introduce its latest urban living property project, Aerium Apartments, which aims to promote family living in the city. The gala dinner, held on 9 September, was enlivened by a performance of Tompi and Friends. Aerium Apartments
Closer Look of Swiss Business Hub in Indonesia
Currently, there are more than 150 Swiss companies operating in Indonesia that have created at least 23 000 jobs. In order to further promote trade and investment relations, the Swiss Business Hub Indonesia (SBH), which represent Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) abroad, was officially inaugurated in July. The Swiss Business Hub Indonesia, led by Wolfgang Schanzenbach
Rachel House Celebrates International Children’s Palliative Care Day with Living Wall Installation
To mark International Children’s Palliative Care Day, Rachel House Foundation presented a giant “Living Wall” installation at Cilandak Town Square Mall from 13 to 15 October. Rachel House, a home-based children’s palliative care service provider in Indonesia, invited people to celebrate the invaluable support provided by palliative care tha that has helped numerous seriously ill children and their families in Jakarta. The “Living Wall” is a series