Summer Vacation Inspiration for Music Lovers
Jakarta music lovers are in for a treat thanks in part to the Jakarta Simfonia Orchestra’s courage to tackle Schubert’s challenging Symphony No.9, called the ‘Great’ for good reason. Date/Time: 10 June, 5 pm Venue: Aula Simfonia Jakarta Programme: Fugue in G minor BWV 578 (J.S. Bach); Piano Concerto Op.16 (Grieg); Symphony No. 9, D.944,
Nadine Chandrawinata Named Tourism New Zealand Advocate
Dedicated fans of the high fantasy adventure film series The Lord of the Rings will know that in New Zealand, traveling from Auckland to Queenstown will take you on a journey through Middle-earth to Hobbiton and all Hobbit Holes that make up The Shire. But even if you’re not too keen on Frodo Baggins’ adventures,
Queenshead Opens New Screening Room
Queenshead, a gastropub in Kemang combining British innovation and Indonesian flair, recently celebrated its second anniversary by adding a screening room to its premises. Known for its relaxed atmosphere and unpretentious food and service, Queenshead has elevated the pub experience in Jakarta to a new level since it first opened its doors in 2015. By
MVB Highlights The Power of CSR
In an ideal world, every company would act ethically and always consider the social and environmental impacts of their business, and adapt it through their operational practices or through specifically designed CSR activities. Most Valued Business (MVB) is an organization dedicated to encouraging businesses to adopt the concept of sustainable development to their own organizations,
The Thompsons Are Doubly Honoured By HM Queen Elizabeth II
The British Ambassador’s elegant residence was filled with an enthusiastic and grateful crowd in late May when he organized a reception to present The British Empire Medal to not one but two British citizens in a heartwarming ceremony . The fact the recipients were husband and wife was an absolutely brilliant bonus. The British Empire
MVB Indonesia Recognises Five Companies With Best Business Practices
Most Valued Business (MVB) Indonesia has introduced five companies deemed as having genuine concern for their employees and surrounding communities, the environment and the country as a whole. The practice is in line with the core beliefs of MVB, an independent organisation established in Singapore two years ago to empower sustainability and best business practices
The Role of Media in a World of Change
The 14th Eurasian Media Forum (EAMF) took place in Astana, Kazakhastan from June 22 to 24 and saw hundreds of delegates from over 60 countries come together to discuss, engage and share knowledge on the world’s most pressing issues and the role of media. Dariga Nazarbayeva, a politician, daughter of the President of Kazakhstan as
Grand Aston Will Open Resort in Cuba
Asia’s fastest growing hotel management company based in Jakarta, Archipelago International has moved out of Asia for the first time by signing a deal to open its first property in Cuba. The Grand Aston Varadero Resort, which is being developed by Grupo de Turismo Gaviota and will feature 438 guestrooms, is scheduled to open its doors for public in the
Celebrating The Spirit Of The Nation
The Sanur Village Festival, held from 9 to 13 August in Bali, aims to awaken the country’s spirit of unity. Throughout Indonesia’s long and oftentimes tumultuous history, the country has always unified under ‘Bhinneka Tunggal Ika’ (Unity in Diversity). These values of acceptance, tolerance and mutual respect will celebrated in this year’s annual Sanur Village
ICCC Connects Indonesia and Canada
The Indonesia Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) is dedicated to serving the Indonesian-Canadian business community. The organization represents the general interests of Canadian businesses to the Indonesian government. Furthermore, ICCC provides information and analysis on business trends in Indonesia, hosts events that allows participants to gain more insight and discuss business in the two countries
Britcham with Tony Keusgen, Managing Director of Google Indonesia
Asked why Google has opted for a physical presence in Indonesia when their business is ‘in the clouds’, Tony said: “You know, it would be impossible to know how to engage with Indonesia without being here, living in this country. And we have learned very quickly that Jakarta is just one part of Indonesia. That
ASEAN Literary Festival Goes Beyond Imagination
The ASEAN Literary Festival (ALF), the first and only literary event to focus primarily on works by authors from the region, will be held from 3 to 6 August in Jakarta’s Kota Tua this year. “A fondness for reading properly directed, must be an education in itself,” Jane Austen wrote in her novel “Mansfield Park”.
Jakarta Concerts in August
Which great musical or literary figure has never produced a work inspired directly or indirectly by Goethe’s Faust? Heinrich Heine, has been quoted as saying that every person should write a Faust, and he did write his. Beethoven, Wagner, Berlioz, Schumann, Lizst, Sarasate all did too, and the list goes on. The first written record of