The Jive Society Is Artotel’s Latest Entertainment Concept
This January, Artotel’s F& B Team beganThe Jive Society, an entertaiment lifestyle event featuring Cocktail, Wine, and Dance. With many upcoming new projects planned for the year, The Jive Society is just the beginning. Enrique Median – Wine Principal Bodega Iniesta Wine attended at the opening of The Jive Society in January. Photo courtesy of Artotel
How To Become A Sustainable Company?
One of the trends making an impact in the modern business world is the growing importance of corporate responsibility, especially in matters of sustainability. Most Valued Business Conference in 2018. Photo by Basuki Nugroho/NOW!JAKARTA With a now almost continuous discussion on waste taking place in Jakarta and Bali and an outbreak of war against single-use-plastic
Asean-China Summit Commemorates 15th Anniversary of Strategic Partnership
The 21st ASEAN-China Summit was held in Singapore on 14 November 2018. Chaired by H.E. Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore, the meeting was attended by all Heads of State/Government of ASEAN Member States and H.E. Li Keqiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China. This was the 15th anniversary of the
CIMB Niaga, AccorHotels, and Mastercard Launch Co-Branded Credit Card
PT Bank CIMB Niaga Tbk (CIMB Niaga) together with AccorHotels and Mastercard announced its first co-branded credit card in Indonesia ”CIMB Niaga Le Club AccorHotels Card” in Jakarta on 31 Jan. This new credit card is aimed at those who travel for both leisure and business, by providing a variety of benefits and transaction convenience
Pelataran Ramayana is a Multifunction Space
Rediscover one of Jakarta’s most historically important landmarks right in the heart of Central Business District. The Pelataran Ramayana is now open again as a multifunction space. Pelataran Ramayana at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski. Photo courtesy of Hotel Indonesia Kempinski/NOW!JAKARTA It was here that President Soekarno showcased Indonesian hospitality to the world in refined luxury, using it
EU-ASEAN Leaders Meet to Discuss Enhancing Cooperation
Foreign Ministers of Member States of the European Union and the Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), gathered on 21 January 2019 in Brussels, Belgium, at the 22nd EU-ASEAN Ministerial Meeting. he EU recalled its support for the "ASEAN Community Vision 2025: Forging Ahead Together". NOW!JAKARTA According
BritCham Inspiration Series : “Princess of the Dump” – Waging War on Plastic Waste
Last November news went viral as a dead sperm whale found in eastern Indonesia had consumed a large portion of plastic trash. The plastic waste in Indonesia is at its most critical. The country is the second largest contributor of of plastic trash according to a 2015 study published in the journal “Science”. BritCham new
BritCham Presidential Series hosts Sandiaga Uno
Indonesia will hold its presidential elections in April this year. The British Chamber of Commerce (BritCham) held a Presidential Series with Vice Presidential Candidate Sandiaga Uno on 14 January at Ayana Midplaza. Moderated by BritCham’s Chairman, Ainsley Mann, the discussion addressed topics from his life after being nominated for Vice President to his views on
HKTDC Helps Bridge Indonesian Commerce and Industry with the Asian Powerhouse
Leung Kwan Ho, Director of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA As the region becomes more aware of Indonesia’s economic potential, power houses like Hong Kong have established offices to facilitate increased partnerships. NOW! Jakarta spoke to Leung Kwan Ho, Director of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) to find out
Tero Annanolli, An Artistic Depiction of Our Environment
Finnish painter Tero Annanolli always knew he wanted to become an artist. As a 5-year-old in kindergarten, he discovered the fascinating world of watercolours and sculpting something out of clay. “I have been interested in painting ever since,” Tero recalls, adding that he quickly began to experiment with different colours while at the same time
Fostering Work Efficiency Through Design
Working in a well-designed office can boost efficiency and creativity. Gert Borrits, President Director of Danish pump manufacturer Grundfos, took this observation to heart when his company moved from Pulo Gadung to a new space in Halim in 2014. Together with Indonesian designer Ayu Sawitri Joddy, Gert realized his dream of creating a workspace that
An Interview with H.E. Johanna Brismar Skoog Ambassador of Sweden to Indonesia
The charming Johanna Brismar Skoog recently took the time to meet NOW! Jakarta for an interview, during which she spoke about Sweden-Indonesia relations, her first 2 1/2 years in Jakarta, and what can be done in order to follow in Sweden’s footsteps when it comes to gender equality. Jakarta was your first post as Ambassador.
An Interview with H.E. Paivi Hiltunen-Toivio Ambassador of Finland to Indonesia
From enchanting winter wonderlands to never-ending summer days – Finland’s scenic beauty is beyond description all year around. The Finnish Embassy in Indonesia was established in 1974, but the relationship between the two countries can actually be traced back as far as the 1920s. We spoke with H.E. Päivi Hiltunen-Toivio, who is now entering her
