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

Marina Berg, the Swedish Ambassador to Indonesia. Photos by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA Most Valued Business, in close cooperation with The Embassy of Sweden Jakarta and Business Sweden organised a highly successful seminar on 1 and 2 October in Raffles Hotel Jakarta to take the conversation on where and how we should live and work now and in

Hotel Borobudur recently received the Green Hotel award at Indonesia Sustainable Tourism Awards 2019 organised by the Ministry of Tourism at The Ritz Carlton Pacific Place Hotel Jakarta. Photo courtesy of Hotel Borobudur/NOW!JAKARTA Known for practicing a sustainable model on their hospitality business, Hotel Borobudur has received another prestigious achievement as an environmentally friendly hotel at

Condé Nast Traveler awarded InterContinental Bali Resort as one of the top 20 resorts in Indonesia according to this year's 2019 Reader's Choice Awards. Photos Courtesy of InterContinental Bali Resort/NOWJAKARTA Luxurious beachfront resort InterContinental Bali Resort has been recognised by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the Top 20 Resorts in Indonesia according to this year's 2019

  GoWork gives you tips to organise events. Photos courtesy of GoWork/NOWJAKARTA FOMO is a powerful feeling. It drives people to spend their resources just to immerse themselves in an experience that they feel that they’re missing out on. People don’t want to be “out of the loop”, and not being able to connect with

MVB Indonesia once again showed their commitment to spread awareness about sustainability towards all aspects of business. Photos by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA Another MVB seminar was held on 19 September 2019—this time emphasising on sustainable tourism involving key industry players—at Raffles Jakarta. A number of key tourism figures joined MVB champion, Alistair Speirs, in addressing the issue

Dan Benzaquen, General Manager of Pullman Jakarta Indonesia. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA NOW! Jakarta welcomes Dan Benzaquen, the new General Manager of Pullman Jakarta Indonesia, who is also the youngest to hold the position at 36 years of age.  Your previous post was in the Middle East. What are the similarities between Jordan and Jakarta in

Get to know the origin of Oktoberfest, a Bavarian tradition that’s over 200 years old, where celebration centres around food, beer, music and unique fun and games. It all started in 12 October 1810, with a royal wedding. King Ludwig I and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen decided to celebrate their union by inviting the citizens

The European Union is ready and willing to assist Indonesia to achieve its ambitions. Photo courtesy of iStock/NOWJAKARTA Vriens & Partners (V&P) conducted an independent study titled Transforming Indonesia Economy-Making Indonesia Industry 4.0 for EuroCham Indonesia under the ICI+ Project, an action funded by the EU, and published on July 2019. Below is a summary of the