Embarking on a New Experience
“There comes a point when ‘Holy sh*t!’ applies across the board…” I was recently forced to do something that I have never really wanted to, and to my great surprise I found that it was actually one of the most amazing and enjoyable things I have ever done. It is something that I have avoided
The Spread Of Corporate Responsibility
I have been travelling in Europe recently and have seen some of the best – and some of the worst – examples of corporate responsibility in action as a counterpoint to Indonesia’s growing efforts to understand and put into action real practices to make companies responsible across a wide range of critical value areas, especially
Independence Day Fun!
One of the great things about Indonesia at a local level, away from politics andpower plays, is the tremendous community spirit, which especially express itself on 17 August every year when Independence Day is celebrated. For those lucky enough to have well organized local committees, and good parks or open spaces to enjoy, the celebrations
Giving for the Sake of Giving
Even if you’re the most selfish person in human history, it’s still in our nature to give. We give different things, for varying purposes, to accomplish different goals. We gift a special someone a box of chocolates in hopes of receiving gratitude (maybe in the form of a kiss or a hug), or we invest
An Interview with H.E. Cho Taiyoung, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Indonesia
Since he arrived in Jakarta three years ago, H.E. Cho Taiyoung has immersed himself in the Indonesian culture and aims to learn as much as possible about his temporary home country. During the interview with NOW! Jakarta, the friendly and humorous Ambassador not only spoke about the relationship between Indonesia and South Korea, but also
Discovering Mystical Japan
Ancient Temples, Primeval Forests and Eternal Life The great Buddha at Todai-ji casts a peaceful gaze though it has been damaged many times over the past 1,200 years by fires, earthquakes and accidents. Miyajima and Mt Misen In 806 AD the Buddhist scholar Kukai returned to Japan from his studies in China with the intention
Britcham’s “Great” Pavilion Takes To The Road
The next 6 months are set to be a busy one at BritCham, as they begin their national roadshow of the ‘Britain is GREAT’ pavilion, courtesy of the UK government, in various exhibitions from July until March 2018. The aim is to discover new market opportunities for British companies who have invested or are planning
Happy Holidays…….And Happy Motorcycles!
Did you know there are 24 public holidays in Indonesia in 2017? Yes I know it seems more – and so many of them on Thursday, Friday or Monday creating the inevitable long weekend! Since three fell on Saturday or Sunday that’s 21 working days or 8% of the working year. Now I know I’m
An Interview with H.E Michael Freiherr von Ungern-Sternberg
The German Ambassador, H.E. Michael Freiherr von Ungern-Sternberg, arrived in Jakarta in September 2016 after a three-year tenure in Tehran, Iran. NOW! Jakarta recently met the Ambassador for an interview where he spoke at length about German-Indonesian relations. You have been in Jakarta for one year now. What were your expectations before you came to
Meet H.E. Yvonne Baumann, Ambassador of Switzerland to Indonesia
H.E. Yvonne Baumann speaks to NOW! Jakarta about the relationship between Indonesia and Switzerland, the role of the newly established Swiss Business Hub as well as her achievements and challenges. You recently celebrated Swiss National Day, and this year also marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Indonesia. Looking
BritCham Showcases Opportunities in Renewable Energy
Over the past few weeks, BritCham has been busy expanding our networks across the Indonesian renewable energy sector. BritCham welcomed in the month of September with an exciting exhibition of our Britain is GREAT Pavilion at the Electrical, Power, and Renewable Energy Indonesia 2017 expo in Jakarta, sourcing a plethora of potential export opportunities for
Talk About Sustainability at Most Valued Business Indonesia
I am surrounded by experts. So many people I meet are start-ups, entrepreneurs, go-getters, amazing achievers, dedicated, visionary, brilliant, community-oriented and environmentally focussed. Everyone knows everything about sustainability, responsibility, CSR, recycling, repurposing, re-everything. There are more experts online, in consulting groups, in advisory companies, in multi-national’s, in CSR departments, HR departments, PR departments. It’s a
Inside Comedy: A Person, Another Person, and a Third Person Walk into a Bar
Political correctness has become part of all our lives over the last couple of decades. Everyone now needs to be very careful not to offend anyone by anything they say or do, and this is becoming a real issue for people making a living in the very subjective comedy industry. Is everything “fair game” for
