Katrin Figge
The Australian and New Zealand Association Holds Charity Ball
The Australian and New Zealand Association (ANZA) Jakarta raised funds to benefit underprivileged communities in Jakarta at the association’s annual charity ball, which was held on 30 September. “The generosity of our guests and sponsors has been absolutely wonderful,” said ANZA President, Tania Goodacre. The event was supported by several international and local brands including
An Interview with H.E. Päivi Hiltunen-Toivio, Ambassador of Finland to Indonesia
H.E. Päivi Hiltunen-Toivio has been the Ambassador of Finland to Indonesia for the past three years. In an interview with NOW! Jakarta, she spoke about the fields of cooperation between the two countries, development policies and sustainability and shared tips for Indonesians who are planning to travel to Finland. The Finnish Minister of Economic Affairs
A Symphony of Flavors
Desmond Carneiro, Le Meridien Jakarta’s new Executive Chef, only arrived in the city a couple of weeks ago. Born in New Delhi, India, Desmond’s family migrated to Sydney when he was five years old. A fourth-generation chef in his family, Desmond started his professional career at the age of 17 and worked at various properties
EAT Foundation: A Global Food Revolution
The EAT Foundation, an initiative co-founded by the Wellcome Trust, the Stordalen Foundation and Stockholm Resilience Centre, aims to reform the global food system and enables us to feed a growing global population with healthy food from a healthy planet. Launched in 2016, the three organisations will use their unique experience in health, science, policy
Zagreb: An Old City with a Young Soul
Croatia’s capital Zagreb is a city that brings together the old and the new: located along the Sava River, it boasts stunning buildings, lush parks and is steeped in history, but at the same time radiates a truly vibrant and youthful atmosphere. The heart of Zagreb is undoubtedly the Ban Josip Jelačiċ Square, a popular
Voices from Kupang
Indonesian latin-jazz virtuoso pianist Nita Aartsen and Singaporean music producer and composer Clement Chow will never forget the day when they first arrived at the Roslin Orphanage in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. “All the children had gathered, and they were singing to us,” Clement recalled. “I was amazed at the level of natural talent that
Beringer Vineyards Launches Regional Campaign on Tripadvisor
Most people are fond of traveling, as visiting new destinations and exploring different cultures, cuisines and traditions can be a gratifying experience. However, not everyone enjoys the process of the actual planning and preparation. A regional survey commissioned by Napa Valley wine brand Beringer Vineyards and conducted in five countries across Southeast Asia showed that
The Season of Giving
The holiday season is upon us. It is a time when people are generally more kind and open-hearted, therefore this time of the year is also the season of giving. In and around Jakarta, there are many establishments that support charities and other organizations doing good throughout the year, but host special programmes and events
Croatia’s Enchanting Dalmatian Coast
While Dubrovnik is without a doubt the city that attracts the biggest number of tourists, there are many more enthralling places to explore and discover along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast. Photo by Katrin Figge/NOW!Jakarta Due to its central location and international airport, Zadar has long been a popular gateway to Croatia, but this city is much
The Impact of Open Data
Established and run by the World Wide Web Foundation, the Open Data Lab Jakarta engages with a wide range of partners in the region to build a solid research, innovation and advocacy platform and test ideas on the ground in order to achieve social impact through the use of open data. NOW! Jakarta spoke to Arthur Glenn
Indonesia’s Online Encyclopedia
Ivonne Kristiani, Deputy Chair of Wikimedia Indonesia, talks to NOW! Jakarta about the huge potential and obstacles that the local version of the online encyclopedia faces. Tell us more about Wikipedia Indonesia and how it compares to other Wikipedia sites in the region but also worldwide? The Indonesian version of Wikipedia first started in 2003
“Festival Cerita” Encourages Children to Follow Their Dreams
When Aqmarina Andira, usually referred to as Ina, was studying in Sydney, Australia, she came across an organization called Sydney Story Factory that taught children creative writing. Impressed by their programs that seemed to have a positive effect on the students in expressing their ideas and building self-confidence, she decided to start a similar project
An Interview with Allaster Cox, Deputy Head of Mission, Australian Embassy in Jakarta
Even though Allaster Cox only recently arrived in Indonesia, he is no stranger to the country. Having joined the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs in 1978, he was posted in Jakarta for the first time from 1992 to 1996. His previous posts include postings as Ambassador to Vietnam and High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam. Photo
