Democracy in Action
Welcome to crunch month, when the country decides who will lead it for the next five years. The debates are over, the pollsters are making money – sorry – predictions and forecasts, everyone has become an expert on government, on the economy, the leaders, the powers behind the thrones, the spouses behind the powers, the
Transfromasi Hijau: Community Organisation Addresses the City’s Environmental Issues
The concrete jungle of Jakarta faces chronic flooding problems due to various issues, not least because of clogged rivers. The lack of open green spaces indirectly affects communities negatively, too. Many of the city’s residents appear apathetic about environmental problems but a group of seven young people, who first met up in 2006, set up
Foundations of the ASEAN
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,
Indonesia Indah Foundation Aims to Empower People to become Agents of Change for the Environment
On National Trash Awareness Day, Indonesia Indah Foundation launches in Jakarta with the aim to empower Indonesians to become agents of change for the environment. With a board made up of influential businessmen in Indonesia, Indonesia Indah Foundation (IIF) hopes to be able to make some real change. Photo courtesy of Indonesia Indah Foundation/NOW!JAKARTA Over
The Jive Society Is Artotel’s Latest Entertainment Concept
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
How To Become A Sustainable Company?
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
Asean-China Summit Commemorates 15th Anniversary of Strategic Partnership
The 21st ASEAN-China Summit was held in Singapore on 14 November 2018. Chaired by H.E. Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore, the meeting was attended by all Heads of State/Government of ASEAN Member States and H.E. Li Keqiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China. This was the 15th anniversary of the
Gary Bencheghib Educates Communities on Environmental Issues Through Film
The environmental filmmaker Gary Bencheghib and his brother Sam Bencheghib have helped raise awareness through films about their expeditions to some of the world’s most polluted waterways. American filmaker Gary Bencheghib and his brother Sam Bencheghib has helped clean up most pulluted waters in United States and Indonesia through his work in documentary feature. Photo courtesy of Make A
Starbucks Indonesia Aims to Support Coffee Farmers in Bali through Its Second Edition of Art in A Cup
Following a successful campaign, ‘Art in a Cup’ last year, Starbucks Indonesia continues its commitment to coffee farmers in the country with a new programme.This year, proceeds from the sale of ten cups of seasonal coffee—the equivalent of one coffee tree—will be donated to coffee farmers in Bali. Surip Mawardi, Head Agronomist at Starbucks Farmer Support Centers (FSC)
Pelataran Ramayana is a Multifunction Space
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
CIMB Niaga, AccorHotels, and Mastercard Launch Co-Branded Credit Card
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
EU-ASEAN Leaders Meet to Discuss Enhancing Cooperation
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
BritCham Inspiration Series : “Princess of the Dump” – Waging War on Plastic Waste
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
