News
Gianyar Declared World Craft City
Gianyar Regency in Bali was recently named World Craft City, named for the area’s long history in craft creations that continue to actively boost its local economy. From Sukawati market, Batubulan to Celuk Village, including Tegallalang, local residents in Gianyar are powered by handicrafts, the most common occupation among its residents. Pexels/NOW!JAKARTA Gianyar Regency has
![](https://www.nowjakarta.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Binus_School-350x300.jpg)
Students from 8 Countries Gather to Discuss World Issues at Asia-Pacific Young Leaders Convention 2019
This year, Indonesia hosts Asia-Pacific Young Leaders Convention (APYLC) where top students from schools in eight countries in Asia-Pacific build a forum which concern for developing intellectual engagement and inquiry into issues facing the world. Asia-Pacific Young Leaders Convention (APYLC) aims to build a platform for the top student leaders to network with their counterparts
![](https://www.nowjakarta.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Inspiring_Women-350x300.jpeg)
An Evening with Inspiring Women Leaders
The British Embassy observed International Women’s Day by inviting four women speakers from different social backgrounds. Deputy President Director of Panin Bank Roosniati Salihin, the Founder of Rainbow Reading Garden Nila Tanzil, actor and TV presenter Nadine Alexandra, and the National Director of Gusdurian Network Indonesia Alissa Wahid are keynote speakers on "An Evening with Inspiring
![](https://www.nowjakarta.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/indonesia-economy-fuel-849325-01-02-350x300.jpg)
Jakarta’s Traffic Continues to Be a Problem. Can We Expect Respite Anytime Soon?
The 2018 Global Traffic Scorecard produced by traffic analytics company INRIX reported that Moscow, Russia is the most congested city in the world. Here in Jakarta, people still have to deal with the gridlock during rush hours. With the introduction of the MRT, will Jakarta see a slight reduction in traffic woes? According to the TomTom
![](https://www.nowjakarta.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Indonesia_Tourism-350x300.jpg)
Indonesia Hopes to Attract More International Visitors
Indonesia continues to welcome foreign tourists by offering visa-on-arrival services for 169 countries. This is part of efforts to achieve the target of 20 million international visitors by 2019. Foreign tourists visit Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java. Photo courtesy of Indonesia.travel/NOW!JAKARTA In early March, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) released the data for January 2019, showing
![](https://www.nowjakarta.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Stewarts-phone-3.4.15-283-1080x675-350x300.jpg)
Anglican Church Jakarta: 200 Years Of Making Known The Love of Jesus
From its inauspicious beginnings as an outpost of the London Missionary Society (LMS) in 1819 it has tenaciously held its privileged position as Indonesia’s first English institution to this day, a sign that God’s purpose is indeed being discharged by its presence, something its clergy, council and congregation are aware of and intensely determined to
![](https://www.nowjakarta.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Full_House-350x300.jpg)
Social House Closes for Renovation
Social House has been going strong for a decade and has gained a loyal fan base over the years. Now set to close for a few months as part of renovation efforts, The Ismaya Group, which owns the space, held a party featuring some top names in the Indonesian music industry. While we wait for
![](https://www.nowjakarta.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/We_the_Youth-350x300.jpg)
We The Youth Campaigns for Young Indonesians to Vote in the Upcoming Elections
Supported by number of public figures and activists, We the Youth – a community organisation focused on issues concerning the youth of Indonesia – has launched a campaign “100%IN – Seratus Persen Indonesia Nyoblos” (100 per cent vote) to encourage eligible young voters to use their right to vote in the upcoming elections scheduled for 17 April. The campaign’s focus
![](https://www.nowjakarta.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/The-15th-German-Reunification-Cup-2016-1-350x300.jpg)
The 15th German Reunification Cup 2016
The German Reunification Cup 2016, an annual charity golf tournament established in 2002, was held in Jakarta this October. Organized by the German Embassy Jakarta and PT Schenker Petrolog Utama for the fourth time, it took place at the Rancamaya Golf and Country Club in Bogor. 144 players and 76 sponsors participated in the tournament
![](https://www.nowjakarta.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/The-Importance-of-CSR-in-Business-Practice-6-350x300.jpg)
The Importance of CSR in Business Practice
The World’s Most Valued Business (MVB) Indonesia recently held the second CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) seminar. With the theme CSR as a Risk Mitigating Tool, the seminar aimed to raise awareness among organisations to include CSR programs in their everyday business practice in Indonesia. This seminar, held at Raffles Hotel Jakarta, was attended by top
![](https://www.nowjakarta.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/EB-5-Has-Landed-in-Indonesia-3-350x300.jpg)
EB-5 Has Landed in Indonesia
The EB-5 Program, also known as the “immigrant-investor” program, is the most direct way to obtain a green card for your entire family and start living in America. Services of the experienced EB-5 consultancy team are now available to Indonesian entrepreneurs. The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program was created by the United States Congress in 1990
![](https://www.nowjakarta.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Introducing-New-Ambassadors-to-Indonesia-2-350x300.jpg)
Introducing New Ambassadors to Indonesia
President Joko Widodo recently welcomed 18 new Ambassadors to Jakarta as they presented their credential letters during an official ceremony at the State Palace. We have spoken to some of the Ambassador’s expectations of their time in Indonesia and the focus of their work in the years to come. H.E. Michael Freiherr von Ungern-Sternberg, Ambassador of
![](https://www.nowjakarta.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Daniel-Mananta-First-Ambassador-of-MVB-350x300.jpg)
Daniel Mananta: First Ambassador of MVB
In addition to aforementioned inspirational projects, the latest development of MVB Indonesia is the partnership with renowned Indonesian entrepreneur and entertainer Daniel Mananta as the new Brand Ambassador of Indonesia. Daniel was chosen for his relentless commitment to spread the spirit of modern patriotism among Indonesia’s young generation through his clothing line, Damn! I Love