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World Class Bartending at The View, Fairmont Jakarta
Jakarta’s best bartenders were out in force for the city finals of the World Class Competition. The View’s high impact bar at Fairmont Jakarta was the venue for the competition which saw each bartender present two different creations featuring Diageo reserve brands. The two challenges for this year were entitled “Mindful Drinking,” which called for
New Babies at Bali Safari
The Bali Safari and Marine Park is proud to welcome three new members to its happy animal kingdom family. Say hello to Singo, Pembe and Maji! The three healthy, newborn wild babies being lovingly cared for by the team of professional animal keepers at the Park are a white African rhinoceros, a giraffe and a
At the TABLE. Food and Family around the World
Omar Niode Foundation recently launched their latest book, At the Table. Food and Family around the World. The 342-page book has been curated by Ken Albala, renowned food blogger, author and editor who has previously written thirteen books about the dynamics of the culinary world. The book is a collection of stories written by various
Experience Moments of Clarity
Essilor Indonesia presented Crizal CinemaJam 2016: Experience Moments of Clarity, that was held on May 21 at Epiwalk Kuningan. Crizal CinemaJam is the biggest annual fair from Essilor Indonesia, aimed to introduce Essilor Lenses that are complemented with Crizal coating. Crizal CinemaJam 2016 was started with 5K run together with total prize of IDR 30
Fun Afternoon at NOW! Jakarta PR Gathering 2016
Repeating the success from last year’s PR Gathering, NOW! Jakarta hosted 2016 PR Gathering on 11th of May, with an interesting theme “Sustainability Made Simple”. NOW! Jakarta held this event to maintain strong relationship with all clients of PR’s and Marcom’s and to show appreciation of the year’s support and well-cooperation together. The gathering was
The MVB/OBI Transformation Programme: Giving back to the community
Most Valued Business (MVB) is a programme to recognise and reward companies who are actively pursuing good business practices across the board, from sustainability to safety to environmental friendliness. The 2016 MVB Indonesia Members were also encouraged to support two CSR Programmes initiated by MVB and the first of these was recently concluded in cooperation
NOW! Jakarta’s Annual PR Gathering: Bonding Time
Many things have changed since NOW! Jakarta’s inception as a print magazine back in 2008. We have published books, travel guides, hosted numerous events, developed our design and content and extended our offerings to include an interactive website, e-newsletter, and active social media accounts. Some of the closest bonds that we have maintained over the
Plaza Indonesia Celebrates 27th Anniversary With Colourful Events
Jakarta’s prestigious shopping mall Plaza Indonesia celebrated its 27th anniversary with the theme “Roaring 27” to strengthen its image as a one-stop-destination through a variety of innovations and quality improvement in order to remain relevant to the trends and needs of our dynamic lifestyle. Unlike previously, the celebration this time was held on 11 March with
Grab Launches GrabShare
The growing number of vehicles on Jakarta’s streets – which steadily increases each year – adds to the congestion in the city. According to the Jakarta Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), motorcycle and cars, respectively, are the main reasons for the many traffic jams in the capital. In order to optimize the use of cars
Jakarta Property Trends
Jakarta’s cityscape has changed significantly over the past decades, with new skyscrapers, office buildings, apartment towers, shopping malls and hotels dominating not only the Central Business District, but also its surrounding areas. As an international property consultant, Colliers International Indonesia is part of Colliers International, the world’s third largest commercial real estate organization with 554
Epoch Blooming Toys Expands Business Strategy
Educational toy company PT IndoPassion Marketing will be officially renamed PT Epoch Blooming Toys in April 2017, marking the transition of management in Southeast Asian markets as well as to introduce its newest slogan “Let’s Bloom Together”. Epoch Co., Ltd. is mostly known for its Sylvanian Families characters that were first introduced in 1985, nostalgic
The Road to Corporate Responsibilities
The concept of sustainable development is receiving growing recognition, but it is a new idea for many business executives. For many, the concept remains abstract and theoretical, and associated with increased expense, not increased profit. Protecting an organization’s capital base is a well-accepted business principle, yet organizations do not generally recognize the logical extension of
Empowering the Youth at TEDxJIS 2017
The annual TEDxJIS conference returned for the third time at the Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) in early February. Adapting the theme “Frames Unframed”, TEDxJIS 2017 featured visionary young speakers to present interesting topics, including technology, entertainment, environment, arts and humanity issues. With “Frames Unframed”, TEDxJIS 2017 encouraged the young generation to embrace freedom of speech