South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice together with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Indonesia has recently launched Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC) in Jakarta allowing easier access to Indonesians applying for Korean visas. Thanks to the boom of Korean Wave in the recent years, a uniquely appealing

In 2017, PHM Hospitality launched a Management Development Program with the primary objective to provide opportunities for hotel employees to improve their management skills and techniques and also a fast track towards developing future hotel leaders as general managers. The Management Development Program for the first quarter had 17 participants who had 18 months to complete

Jambuluwuk Malioboro Hotel has received the official certification of 5-star hotels from PT. Megah Tritunggal Mulia (MTM) This certification of 5-star Hotels is proof that for now Jambuluwuk Malioboro Hotel is one of the 5-star Hotels in the Malioboro area that can be the right choice for business and leisure activities with standards that are

According to records at the Malaysia Chambers Jakarta (MCJ), in August 1989 when Dato Abdullah Zamawi was appointed Ambassador of Malaysia to Indonesia, a meeting with Malaysian businessman, Ting Huong Sing led to a discussion on connecting businesspeople living in Jakarta. Malaysian Club in Jakarta promotes the interests of Malaysian business people as well as

The Sultan Hotel & Residence recently re-opened its legendary Penthouse. Located on the top floor of the Hotels Garden Tower following extensive refurbishment, Penthouse  at The Sultan Hotel & Residence  is the largest in Jakarta. Photo courtesy of The Sultan Hotel & Residence  ​​​​​​/NOW!JAKARTA Located on the top floor of the Hotels Garden Tower following extensive refurbishment, it covers the entire

PT Duta Intidaya Tbk recently launched Watsons Indonesia store at Senayan City Mall. Featuring a more modern and futuristic concept to cater to a wider market, this is Watson's 110th store in the country. Featuring a more modern and futuristic concept to cater to a wider market, this is Watson's 110th store in the country.

On 26 March, BritCham’s Professional Women’s Group held a special event just for women entitled “The Power of Storytelling” – for your brand and business, by Idhran Seghar, CEO of Sunshine Digital Pte Ltd. Singapore. Idhran Seghar, CEO of Sunshine Digital Pte Ltd. Singapore is keynote speaker at BritCham’s Professional Women’s Group event. Photo courtesy of 

Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Mada held its grand opening on 15 March. Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Mada grand opening was marked by pouring champagne at Duta Lounge. Photo courtesy of Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Mada/NOW!JAKARTA The event, the theme of which was “Celebration of Joy”, was organised by the hotel’s

The British Chamber of Commerce invited Muhammad Lutfi, Advisor of Jokowi’s Success team to a dialogue focused on trade and investment policy. The event was held at the Mandarin Oriental Jakarta on 12 March. The British Chamber of Commerce invited Muhammad Lutfi, Advisor of Jokowi’s Success team to a dialogue focused on trade and investment

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the Founding Members of ASEAN: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. The ASEAN Vision 2020 agreed on a shared vision of ASEAN as a concert of Southeast Asian nations, outward looking,

This January, Artotel’s F& B Team beganThe Jive Society, an entertaiment lifestyle event featuring Cocktail, Wine, and Dance. With many upcoming new projects planned for the year, The Jive Society is just the beginning. Enrique Median – Wine Principal Bodega Iniesta Wine attended at the opening of The Jive Society in January. Photo courtesy of Artotel

One of the trends making an impact in the modern business world is the growing importance of corporate responsibility, especially in matters of sustainability. Most Valued Business Conference in 2018. Photo by Basuki Nugroho/NOW!JAKARTA With a now almost continuous discussion on waste taking place in Jakarta and Bali and an outbreak of war against single-use-plastic