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Marriott International expands its portfolio in Indonesia with new openings in 2025

Marriott International is set to expand its portfolio in Indonesia in 2025 to further enrich the region’s travel landscape with new properties that will cater to the preferences of today’s discerning travelers.

2 weeks ago
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Women@Hyatt Indonesia celebrates Int’l Women’s Day: Pioneering Change Through Communities

The Women@Hyatt Indonesia Chapter has celebrated International Women’s Day 2025 to emphasize the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality, calling for increased momentum and urgency in addressing the systemic barriers and biases that women face in both personal and professional spheres. ...

1 month ago
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Chef Goldfarb blends food, hospitality and learning at his experiential ‘banjar’ in Ubud

Globally renowned chef Will Goldfarb has amazingly and uniquely transformed Room4Dessert (R4D), a restaurant serving avant-garde and innovative desserts in a vibrant strip of Ubud, Bali, into the immersive, sensory R4D Banjar that is home to a sweet shop, boutique lodging and a culinary academy. ...

1 month ago

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Danone Indonesia receives B Corp certification, proving its commitment to sustainability

Continuing to demonstrate consistency in bringing goodness to society and the environment through business, Danone Indonesia, which consists of Danone-AQUA and Danone Specialized Nutrition Indonesia, has succeeded in obtaining B Corporation, or B Corp, certification with a score of 98.6.

6 months ago
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Madani Entrepreneur Academy 2024: PNM nurtures young entrepreneurs from 3T regions

PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM) proudly launched the 2024 Madani Entrepreneur Academy (MEA) program on Oct. 21 at PNM Tower.  

6 months ago
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PNM's efforts to boost MSME growth in border areas

PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM), through its Tarakan branch, continues to demonstrate its commitment to empowering micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), particularly in the country's border areas. This time, Nunukan regency, Sebatik district, which shares a border with Malaysia, has become PNM's focus for providing financial training to local residents.

6 months ago
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Master Plan for Cultural Advancement to Achieve a Happy Indonesia

President Joko Widodo has signed Presidential Regulation (Perpres) Number 115 of 2024 concerning the Master Plan for Cultural Advancement (RIPK) for the 2025-2045 period. This policy marks a significant milestone in the development of national culture, integrating culture as a key pillar in creating a prosperous and happy Indonesia.

6 months ago
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Lia Alizia Named "Most Recommended Lawyer" in In-House Counsel Choice 2024 Category

The Indonesian In-House Counsel Awards 2024 is a prestigious recognition program celebrating the outstanding achievements, innovation, and dedication of legal professionals in Indonesia, both as individuals and teams.

6 months ago
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A Decade of Educational Development, Increasingly Impactful and Beneficial

Over the past decade, the development of the education sector in Indonesia has progressed rapidly. This cannot be separated from the policies and programs designed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, which aim to ensure fairness, equity, and improved access to comprehensive education. The positive impacts of these policies have been felt not only by students but also by educators, education personnel, and the wider community. 

6 months ago
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MLA Indonesia helps the fight against iron deficiency with lesson on nutrition

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) has a long-term impact on each life stage and remains worldwide a major public health problem.

6 months ago
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Innovation in health independence: Nucleopad, a rapid solution for infection detection

“Nucleopad can deliver results in just 15 minutes, and it doesn’t require complex lab equipment,” said Muhammad Yusuf, a healthcare innovator from Padjadjaran University.

6 months ago
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Kedaireka Matching Fund supports electric vehicle innovation for national independence

"Creating an electric vehicle takes a long process. However, it is all aimed at Indonesia's independence," said Dadet Pramadihanto, a lecturer at the Electronics Engineering Polytechnic Institute of Surabaya (PENS) and a recipient of the 2023 Matching Fund program.

6 months ago
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Hang Nadim International Airport launches new direct route from Batam to Incheon

Hang Nadim International Airport in Batam has officially opened a new flight route connecting Batam, Indonesia, with Incheon, South Korea. The opening of the Batam-Incheon route is part of a broader strategy to enhance Batam's international accessibility and support economic and tourism development.

6 months ago
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Invest Selangor Launches the Selangor Lab Partnership Programme

Supporting Business Growth and Connectivity in Life Sciences Innovation

6 months ago
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Investment realization grows, downstreaming kicks off: Minister Rosan

Investment realization is showing a positive trend in line with a projection from the World Bank that Indonesia's economy would grow 5.0 percent this year, as evident in a report on third-quarter (Q3) investments released on Oct. 15 by the Ministry of Investment/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM).

6 months ago
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PNM develops potential of Acehnese farmers through patchouli oil commodity clustering

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) continues to push its program to expand regional financial access to remote areas of the country. Through the Financial Inclusion Ecosystem (EKI) and Financial Inclusion Month 2024, PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM) supports this initiative by developing the business potential of patchouli farmers.

6 months ago
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Bureaucratic reform minister outlines ministry’s achievements in past decade

Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform (PAN-RB) Minister Abdullah Azwar Anas has highlighted the ministry’s achievements over the past 10 years, noting a trend of improvement in the bureaucratic reform index. Its impact has been seen in poverty alleviation efforts, increased investment and use of domestic products, as well as the strengthening of the government’s digital ecosystem.

6 months ago
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Padma Hotel Bandung & BMW Tunas present ‘Padma Wander X BMW Tunas: Discover Bandung’

Padma Hotel Bandung is proud to announce an exciting collaboration with BMW Tunas, unveiling an exclusive new experience, the Padma Wander X BMW Tunas: Discover Bandung, a luxurious journey through the city’s most iconic landmarks in signature BMW style.

6 months ago
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PNM discusses social re-engineering and digital transformation

PNM's commitment to empowering women micro-entrepreneurs to achieve economic independence caught the attention of participants in the 2024 Global Network for Advance Management (GNAM), who visited PNM's headquarters recently.

6 months ago
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Bali unveils its first interactive farm destination

Bali Farm House, a new family-friendly getaway destination, offers vacationers a country-charm farm experience to reconnect with nature.

6 months ago
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From root to leaf, Kubu shows the true meaning behind sustainable culinary feasts

Today, more people are paying attention not only to what they eat, but also how they can contribute to the Earth as the top of the food chain. For humans, a vital part of the culinary sector is to ensure the least amount of food waste.

6 months ago
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Hard Rock Hotel Bali unveils exquisite plans for family-friendly holiday season

As the holiday season fast approaches, Hard Rock Hotel Bali is promising a wonderful experience for families seeking a tropical getaway, complemented by its iconic festive feasts and thrilling activities that will no doubt create innumerable unforgettable memories.

6 months ago
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Sandiaga Uno applauds INOTEK-BRIN- Sampoerna collab, urges MSMEs to go digital

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga S. Uno has urged micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the digital economy, which is estimated to reach US$110 billion by 2025, while assuring MSMEs that the government was working continuously to ensure their protection and fair competition so their businesses could grow.

6 months ago
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Creating a safe, comfortable and inclusive educational environment through PPKSP

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Kemendikbudristek) issued on Aug. 8, 2023 Regulation No. 46/2023 on the Prevention and Handling of Violence in Educational Units (PPKSP), to serve as a critical foundation for creating a safe, comfortable and inclusive learning environment for all.

6 months ago
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15th Kompas100 CEO Forum Boosts Collaboration for United Efforts Toward Golden Indonesia

The 15th Kompas100 CEO Forum Powered by PLN, themed "United Toward a Golden Indonesia” and held on Oct. 11-12, 2024 in Nusantara, East Kalimantan, discussed the achievements over a decade of the administration of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as well as strategies to realize the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision.

6 months ago
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‘Paradox strategy’: Anti-mainstream bureaucracy a la minister Anas

Resolving rigid and complicated bureaucracy requires out-of-the-box thinking. In his book Anti-Mainstream Bureaucracy, Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform (PAN-RB) Minister Abdullah Azwar Anas offers a new perspective, strategy and art for transforming bureaucracy, based on his experience as a minister in the Onward Indonesia Cabinet.

6 months ago
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Welcoming Hermina Nusantara: The 50th Hospital in the Hermina Group Family

PT Medikaloka Hermina Tbk’s commitment to building and developing hospitals in the Nusantara Capital City region has now come to fruition with the official opening of Hermina Nusantara Hospital, the 50th member of the Hermina Group, located in Sepaku Sub-District, North Penajam Paser, East Kalimantan, Indonesia.

6 months ago
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Defense Minister Prabowo receives Slovak defense minister's courtesy visit

Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto welcomed the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Slovakia Robert Kaliňák, at the Defense Ministry in Jakarta on Thursday.

6 months ago
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Not just for snorkeling, here are three cool spots in Cairns perfect for some ‘me time’

Are you fed up with daily routines and the hustle and bustle of city life? If so, travel to a tranquil site for a wellness retreat. Today’s increasingly preferred spot to escape is Cairns, a city located on the northeastern coast of Australia.

6 months ago
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Innovation and Digitalization for Entrepreneurs to Accelerate MSMEs Growth in Indonesia

The Indonesian Technology Innovation (INOTEK) Foundation, in collaboration with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and with the full support of the Sampoerna Entrepreneurship Training Center (SETC) under the umbrella of the Sampoerna for Indonesia sustainability program, held the Innovation and Digitalization for Entrepreneurial Advancement (IDEAL) event on Oct. 10 in Jakarta.

6 months ago
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Mbrebes Mili: From Reducing Onion Tears to Expanding Globally with Fried Onion Products

"I want people to not have to cry when slicing shallots to make fried shallots," said Dini Windu Asih, recounting the simple idea that helped launch her business, Mbrebes Mili, which specializes in fried shallots.

6 months ago
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PNM and Unilever renew collaboration for Bu Karsa Program

PNM and Unilever have once again joined forces to roll out the Bu Karsa program (Healthy Mothers for Prosperous Families) across seven cities and regencies throughout Indonesia. This initiative targets PNM Mekaar (Fostering Prosperous Family Economy) customers, offering literacy training focused on four key topics.

6 months ago
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TEI 2024: Moment to encourage global market expansion

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has urged business leaders to capitalize on the dynamics of the still-recovering world economy to penetrate the global market more aggressively by marketing outstanding Indonesian products, as conveyed in his keynote speech to open the Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2024 on Oct. 9 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) in BSD City, Tangerang, Banten.

6 months ago

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