Rediscover one of Jakarta’s most historically important landmarks right in the heart of Central Business District. The Pelataran Ramayana is now open again as a multifunction space. Pelataran Ramayana at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski. Photo courtesy of Hotel Indonesia Kempinski/NOW!JAKARTA It was here that President Soekarno showcased Indonesian hospitality to the world in refined luxury, using it

PT Bank CIMB Niaga Tbk (CIMB Niaga) together with AccorHotels and Mastercard announced its first co-branded credit card in Indonesia ”CIMB Niaga Le Club AccorHotels Card” in Jakarta on 31 Jan. This new credit card is aimed at those who travel for both leisure and business, by providing a variety of benefits and transaction convenience

Foreign Ministers of Member States of the European Union and the Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), gathered on 21 January 2019 in Brussels, Belgium, at the 22nd EU-ASEAN Ministerial Meeting. he EU recalled its support for the "ASEAN Community Vision 2025: Forging Ahead Together". NOW!JAKARTA According

Last November news went viral as a dead sperm whale found in eastern Indonesia had consumed a large portion of plastic trash. The plastic waste in Indonesia is at its most critical. The country is the second largest contributor of of plastic trash according to a 2015 study published in the journal “Science”. BritCham new

Indonesia will hold its presidential elections in April this year. The British Chamber of Commerce  (BritCham) held a Presidential Series with Vice Presidential Candidate Sandiaga Uno on 14 January at Ayana Midplaza. Moderated by BritCham’s Chairman, Ainsley Mann, the discussion addressed topics from his  life after being nominated for Vice President to his views on

Leung Kwan Ho, Director of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA As the region becomes more aware of Indonesia’s economic potential, power houses like Hong Kong have established offices to facilitate increased partnerships. NOW! Jakarta spoke to Leung Kwan Ho, Director of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) to find out

Finnish painter Tero Annanolli always knew he wanted to become an artist. As a 5-year-old in kindergarten, he discovered the fascinating world of watercolours and sculpting something out of clay. “I have been interested in painting ever since,” Tero recalls, adding that he quickly began to experiment with different colours while at the same time

Working in a well-designed office can boost efficiency and creativity. Gert Borrits, President Director of Danish pump manufacturer Grundfos, took this observation to heart when his company moved from Pulo Gadung to a new space in Halim in 2014. Together with Indonesian designer Ayu Sawitri Joddy, Gert realized his dream of creating a workspace that

The charming Johanna Brismar Skoog recently took the time to meet NOW! Jakarta for an interview, during which she spoke about Sweden-Indonesia relations, her first 2 1/2 years in Jakarta, and what can be done in order to follow in Sweden’s footsteps when it comes to gender equality. Jakarta was your first post as Ambassador.

From enchanting winter wonderlands to never-ending summer days – Finland’s scenic beauty is beyond description all year around. The Finnish Embassy in Indonesia was established in 1974, but the relationship between the two countries can actually be traced back as far as the 1920s. We spoke with H.E. Päivi Hiltunen-Toivio, who is now entering her

Half of the world’s inhabitants – 3.6 billion people – live in urban areas. People move to cities in search of a better life and fortune, turning them into colourful melting pots. But to ensure that cities remain livable for its inhabitants and to accommodate the constantly rising number of newly arriving urban dwellers, strategic

The Norwegian Government is already amongst Indonesia’s strongest supporters in the fight against climate change and the work for forestry protection but now they are adding the whole maritime sector to their areas of interest so they cover both the “green” and “blue” economies. Alistair Speirs has the pleasure of speaking to the highly committed