Business & Diplomacy
The Race for Water
In a world where overwhelming plastic waste threatens the survival of our oceans, the Race for Water foundation rallies the world to action through its learn, share, act programme. Race for Water foundation is an organisation dedicated to the preservation of water, and in particular, the oceans. Photos courtesy of Race for Water foundation/NOWJAKARTA The average
Indonesia-Swiss-UNIDO Expands SMART-Fish Programme
The national programme is a strategic partnership between Switzerland and UNIDO to promote trade and competitiveness of Indonesia’s seafood. Photos by Embassy of Switzerland in Indonesia/NOWJAKARTA After the success of the first SMART-Fish project in 2014 – 2019, the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) together with Switzerland and United Nations Industrial Development
What The Fox Says
On 27 July, Mr. Fox Surabaya celebrated its first anniversary with a blast. Mr. Fox is an F&B lifestyle brand from Ismaya Group that delivers a concept based on the personality of its symbolic protagonist of the same name. The iconic fox is charming, witty and alluring, a perfect fit for Surabaya’s increasingly vibrant lifestyle
ARTOTEL Group to Manage MALAILLO Phinisi Yacht
Indonesian hospitality company ARTOTEL Group has recently signed a new management contract, expanding their services to include a phinisi yacht. Basha G Himawan, CEO PT. PT Siji Sysstima and Eduard Rudolf Pangkerego, COO ARTOTEL Group has recently signed a new management contract to operate MALAILLO. Photo courtesy of ARTOTEL Group/NOW!JAKARTA The group has been designated as the official
Jakarta Aquarium Named Top Attraction
Jakarta Aquarium was recently named Top Attraction 2019 at the Traveloka Xperience Awards. This popular tourist destination in Jakarta was honoured with a recognition as part of their mission in promoting ocean conservation that has attracted many visitors last year. Jakarta Aquarium was recently named Top Attraction 2019 at the Traveloka Xperience Awards. Photo courtesy of
Canada Chamber of Commerce: Encouraging Economic Relations
Greg Elms, Vice Chairman of Indonesia Canada Chamber of Commerce, explains the current positive state of Canada-Indonesia economic relations and hopes for the future. What are your hopes and desires for a continued and perhaps improved economic relationship between Indonesia and Canada? Canada and Indonesia have developed a solid, multi-sectorial and mutually beneficial trade and
AMCHAM: Economic Prosperity for the US and Indonesia on the Horizon
After 70 years of fruitful diplomatic cooperation, the US and Indonesia’s relations is stronger than ever—a fact highlighted by Director of the American Chamber of Commerce, Lin Neumann, as he spoke to NOW! Jakarta about the organization’s mission and its future in Indonesia. Lin Neumann, Managing Director of the American Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Raditya
Most Valued Business: Championing Sustainable Fashion
Sustainable fashion today is a highly debated and increasingly covered topic among the world’s media. More and more clothing companies are transforming their business models and improving their supply chains to be more sustainable. Buying less and buying better is the smarter way for modern consumers. The reality is, ethical fashion, which is a part
Phoenix Cuisine Journey by The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta
The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta has published a culinary book featuring a variety of cuisines that were part of the hotel’s culinary evolution. The book also gives credit to local culinary traditions that has inspired the hotel’s gastronomic identity to provide the best quality dishes to the guest. The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta has published a culinary book
Indonesia the Silver Lining Above the Cloud of Brexit
Britcham Indonesia is the co-founder of the informal grouping, Britain in South East Asia – BiSEA. BiSEA is a collective of Chambers and business groups representing eight of the ten ASEAN nations. Since BritCham Indonesia took over the market access support role from Embassy (DIT) some five years ago, it has taken a leading role
MVB Indonesia Together with Embassy of Denmark Hosted Sustainable and Circular Economy Seminar
On 8 May 2019, Most Valued Business (MVB) Indonesia together with the Embassy of Denmark hosted the Sustainability and Circular Economy Seminar in Raffles Jakarta. The Danish Ambassador, HE. Mr. Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen opened MVB Seminar about Sustainability and Circular Economy at Raffles Jakarta. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA The Seminar, themed ‘Sustainable Architecture Design, Construction
The Starbucks Experience Arrives in Labuan Bajo
With a mission to fuse local cultural values with modern coffee experience, Starbucks is now luring coffee lovers around Labuan Bajo. Starbucks Labuan Bajo is located at Labuan Bajo Marina and Executive Port, and offers 100 seating capacity among locally sourced and manufactured furniture. Photos courtesy of Starbucks Indonesia/NOWJAKARTA True beach junkies are no stranger to Labuan
Kadin Moves Forward on Sustainability
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) took a bold step forward in May hosting a CEO Breakfasting Meeting focused on Sustainability, entitled Creating Sustainable Business – A Practical IntroductionThe Head of Kadin Bapak Rosan P., who introduced the speakers, who were supposed to be headlined by Bapak Bambang Brojonegoro, Head of Bappenas who