The Wisdom of Brian
Brian Kershaw was never going to win a Nobel Prize. He was the sort of guy you watched whenever he did anything just to see how badly it would go wrong. He was, however, a very nice guy and a very hard worker so I didn’t mind having him as my driver’s mate when I
Food for Thought by Will Meyrick
While for most the image of Bali is one of amazing beauty and an extraordinary lifestyle there is another side to life on this magnificent island. With limited recourse to education and social services many families in Bali work hard to survive, in the remote areas where schools and running water are rare entire families
A New Look for Jakarta’s Crowne Plaza Hotel
Beginning in January 2017, the Crowne Plaza Jakarta hotel will undergo extensive refurbishments, taking place in several phases over two years and expected to be complete in 2018. The renovations affect the hotel’s facade and 357 guest rooms that include deluxe rooms, grand deluxe rooms, club suites and the presidential suite. The hotel’s all-day dining
Tackling Climate Change
Indonesia has long been an important and reliable bilateral partner of German development cooperation. Over the past decades, Indonesia and Germany have achieved a lot by working closely together: the living conditions of many people have improved, based on projects supported by the German government. Today, Indonesia is one of only six so-called “Global Development
The Lana Apartment Sales Gallery Opens at Alam Sutera
PT Brewin Mesa Sutera (Brewin Mesa), a Singapore-based real estate investment and development company inaugurated The Lana Apartment Sales Gallery on 24 October as its first project in Indonesia. The Lana Sales Gallery is located in the same area as The Lana Apartment at CBD Alam Sutera features two show units – one 2-bedroom and one
Meet Alessandro Liberatori, the Director of the Italian Trade Agency
As an emerging economy with vast natural resources and fast-growing domestic market, it’s only natural that Indonesia catches the eyes of foreign investors. Among those eyeing the potential is Italy, whose economy relies on a host of small and medium-sized enterprises. To find out just what Italian investors make of the business climate in Jakarta
Absorbing Jakarta’s Vibrant Culture at Goethe-Institut
The Goethe-Institut has long been established as an institute that not only provides German language classes, but also offers a colourful array of cultural projects and events in Jakarta and beyond. Anna Maria Strauss, the new head of cultural programmes at Goethe-Institut Indonesien, spoke to NOW Jakarta about her new tasks, upcoming events and her
Strengthening Economic Ties Between Indonesia and Germany
Since its establishment in 1924 and reopening in its current legal form in 1970, the German-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce EKONID has become a crucial business partner for German and Indonesian companies. Jan Roennfeld, Managing Director of EKONID, spoke to NOW! Jakarta about the chamber’s role and activities, the growing economic interest of Germany in Indonesia and his goals for
DAAD: Connecting People and Academia
The German Academic Exchange Service DAAD can look back on a long tradition of connecting people and academia. What started in 1925 in Heidelberg, Germany as the initiative of a group of students who wanted to become “more international” has turned into an independent worldwide organisation that promotes academic cooperation through the exchange of students,
Celebrity Chef Rinrin Marinka Joins Aryaduta Hotel Group Relaunch
The Aryaduta Hotel Group is currently undergoing a robust brand transformation that includes smartly designed properties with integrated leisure facilities and breakthrough food concepts. The group will begin this transformation through extensive renovations at its current properties while adding a second tier hotel brand. The rebranding also involves Indonesian artists and celebrities as brand consultants. To
The Politics of Everything
By the time you read this there will be a new Governor of Jakarta, or an old one reelected, or possibly a second round of elections if no clear winner emerges. I am not going to change my text to reflect either event. What will be will be. The person elected will have been chosen
NOW! Jakarta Contest: International Ballet Star Gala 2017
Answer the questions and get a chance to win 2 tickets for International Ballet Star Gala (IBSG) 2017! HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Follow NOW! Jakarta on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Follow the link http://bit.ly/IBSGTrivia Fill all the required field The contest started on 27th January 2017 at 4:00 PM and will be closed on 2nd February 2017 at 3:00 PM. The winner will be announced on 2nd February 2017 at 4:00 PM. Terms and
Golden Tulip Essential Hotel Opens in Pekanbaru
The Golden Tulip Essential Hotel Pekanbaru, an eye-catching high-rise building located in the Pekanbaru Park area that will also include a shopping mall, a residential area and other hotels in the near future, recently celebrated its soft opening. A mere 5-minute drive from Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport and 10 minutes away from Pekanbaru’s
