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For those who don’t know, Indonesia claimed itself as a country of law based on the 1945 Constitution. There are so many regulations applied here, including the ones about foreign workers. So, how do you apply for employment visa in Indonesia? Working on your immigration paper here in Indonesia is not easy.  Photo courtesy of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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