Let's dive a bit deeper about Malaysia. Photos courtesy of Unsplash/NOWJAKARTA A multi-ethnic, multi-religious country within Southeast Asia, Malaysia and Indonesia celebrated many similarities. Malaysia boasts one of south-east Asia’s most vibrant economies, the fruit of decades of industrial growth and political stability. The country is benefiting from a growth in manufacturing, and is a

H.E. Vincent Piket shared an interactive discussion that points out cooperative programmes with different sectors. Photos by European Union and Asyariefah R.A./NOWJAKARTA The European Union (EU) has spread its development assistance in Indonesia in the last ten years to support efforts against climate change and deforestation and trade. With H.E. Vincent Piket being appointed as

Subendi is ready to rock the boat under the helm of Oakwood Hotel and Residence Surabaya. Photo courtesy of Oakwood Hotel & Residence Surabaya/NOWJAKARTA Prominent property brand in the City of Heroes, Oakwood recently appointed Subendi as general manager of Oakwood Hotel and Residence Surabaya. Graduated with a diploma in Hotel and Tourism from New Surabaya

Australia has long been one of the biggest contributors to assisting Indonesia’s development by direct and indirect aid and grants to specific areas of need. Photo Courtesy of Australian Aid/NOWJAKARTA Australia has long been one of the biggest contributors to assisting Indonesia’s development by direct and indirect aid and grants to specific areas of need. Here

Kerryn Filmer with New Zealand Ambassador to Indonesia, H.E. Jonathan Austin at NOW! Jakarta’s annual party. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA President Kerryn Filmer talked to NOW! Jakarta about the one of Jakarta’s largest expat social welfare programmes and the organisation’s significant positive contribution to society. Running one of the largest expat social welfare programmes in Jakarta,

The IABC is regarded as a business association representing private sector business interests in commercial relations between Indonesia and Australia. The Indonesia Australia Business Council was established in 1989, when two great organisations, namely DKSPIA (Dewan Kerjasama Pengusaha Indonesia Australia) and the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia, combined forces and merged in the interest

CIFP 2019 addressed the global issues of geostrategic rivalries, mistrust, disruption and brinkmanship in today’s world affairs. Photo courtesy of CIFP/NOWJAKARTA History was made when the Conference on Indonesian Foreign Policy (CIFP) 2019 was hosted in Jakarta on 30 November 2019. The event was described as the country’s biggest festival of diplomacy, which also happened to be the

British Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor Leste H.M.A Owen Jenkins opened the British Christmas Bash 2019 organised by Britcham Indonesia. Photos courtesy of Britcham Indonesia/NOWJAKARTA Thursday, 12 December 2019, Britcham and all its members were having a blast on the only authentic British Christmas Bash 2019! This year we celebrated 40 years retro to 1979 and UK

Each month, NOW! Jakarta has a Country Focus section that celebrates the relations between Indonesia and each country in focus on a political, economic and cultural level, making it among the most-read stories of the magazine. The following are some interview highlights from our Ambassadors interviews to once more appreciate their role and contribution in

Introducing the brand’s first drive-thru outlet at Batam and the new Starbucks Reserve DELIPARK Mall, Medan. Photos courtesy of Starbucks Indonesia/NOWJAKARTA Introducing the brand’s first drive-thru outlet at Batam and the new Starbucks Reserve DELIPARK Mall, Medan. Batam’s First Starbucks Drive-Thru Convenience is always on the forefront of development for global coffeehouse brand Starbucks, and in accordance with this

Danish-Indonesian Business Chamber Fully acknowledging the thriving business community and the long history of commerce between the two countries, DanCham is established with the aim of creating a strong business network with ties to regional peers, other Nordic business chambers in Indonesia, and, last but not least, the Danish trade council under the Embassy of

Cathay Airways’s enriched on-board library allows passengers to enjoy a true entertainment experience on every flight. Photo courtesy of Qatar Airways/NOW!JAKARTA If one travels with a long-haul flight, on-board entertainment is the go-to option to pass the time. World leading international airlines, Cathay Pacific have invested in entertainment and lifestyle content on its media to enhance the