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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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Trehaus School Jakarta innovates holistic early education for children in a digital world

In today's rapidly evolving digital world, early education has taken on new importance. As parents struggle with the question of what truly matters for their children's future, Trehaus School Jakarta is providing answers.

7 months ago
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Live among the stars at Hard Rock Hotel Bali

Hard Rock has long attracted tourists and guests for its expansive memorabilia from era-defining stars in the music industry, and that tradition has persisted to this day.

7 months ago
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Cerebrofort supports optimal nutrition, the alpha gene's provision to become a champion

PT Kalbe Farma Tbk (Kalbe), through its subsidiary PT Saka Farma Laboratories (Kalbe Consumer Health) and the Cerebrofort brand, supports optimal nutrition to equip Generation Alpha (Gen Alpha) to become champions. Gen Alpha, born between 2010 and 2025, during the digital era, is growing up in an environment very different from previous generations. Their access to technology from a young age shapes their mindset, learning methods and social interactions in unique ways. Therefore, the right nutrition is essential to equip Gen Alpha to become champions.

7 months ago
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PNM receives two prestigious awards at 2024 Merdeka Awards

PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM) has once again achieved remarkable success by winning two prestigious awards at the 2024 Merdeka Awards. PNM was honored as the winner in the categories of Innovative Programs for the Nation and Technology-Based Collaborative Programs, recognizing its significant contributions to economic development and community empowerment through innovation and technological collaboration.

7 months ago
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Binus Alam Sutera & Museum of Toys to host Local Brand Festival

The Museum of Toys and Binus Alam Sutera in Tangerang City will present the Local Brand Festival 2024 from Sept. 27 to Oct. 6, at Flavor Bliss, Broadway Area. Featuring 140 booths, the festival will showcase hundreds of students from the university's business creation program, offering over 500 products—80 percent food and beverages and the rest fashion and retail items. Eka Maya Sari, a representative from Binus University, emphasized the importance of this festival in showcasing young entrepreneurs' creativity, noting collaborations with artists and public figures.

7 months ago
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The Malu Dong Community and SRC support the installation of 50 modern ‘teba’ in Denpasar

The Malu Dong Community, in collaboration with the Sampoerna Retail Community (SRC) under the "Sampoerna for Indonesia" sustainability program and other organizations, held a beach cleanup event in Muntig Siokan, Sanur, Denpasar on Sept. 22, 2024. This event was part of the "Love the Earth: Manage Waste to Reduce Environmental Footprint" program, and was themed "Cleanup and Waste Management for a More Comfortable Denpasar."

7 months ago
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Tukad Mati Lestari Badung and SRC collaborate to plant mangroves in Badung

The Tukad Mati Lestari environmental community, in collaboration with the Bali provincial government and the Sampoerna Retail Community (SRC), under the "Sampoerna for Indonesia" sustainability initiative, held a mangrove planting event in Badung, Bali, on Thursday. Carrying the theme of "Love the Earth: Manage Waste to Reduce Environmental Footprint," participants planted a total of 1,111 mangrove seedlings around Tukad Mati Lestari.

7 months ago
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Head of BP Batam takes leave, duties to be handled by deputy head

The head of the Batam Free Trade and Free Port Zone Authority (BP Batam), Muhammad Rudi, has officially submitted a request for unpaid leave given his position as the mayor of Batam, which also makes him the ex-officio head of BP Batam.

7 months ago
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LamiPak Indonesia previews new eco-friendly packaging product at Propak Indonesia 2024

PT Lami Packaging Indonesia (LamiPak Indonesia) introduced its eco-friendly aseptic packaging products at the international Propak Exhibition held at JI-EXPO, Jakarta on Sept. 4. This global-scale event served as a platform for packaging industry players to showcase various technological innovations and product advancements to stakeholders. The exhibition, which adopted the theme "From Farm to Table," ran until Sept. 6.

7 months ago
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Industry Ministry promotes green industry at 1st Annual Indonesia Green Summit

The Industry Ministry has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing green industrial practices in Indonesia through the first Annual Indonesia Green Industry Summit (AIGIS) 2024. The event recognized companies that have successfully implemented green industry principles while strengthening collaboration to achieve decarbonization goals in the industrial sector.

7 months ago
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Merdeka Curriculum encourages parents to get closer to their children

Children's education is not solely the responsibility of teachers at school but also the duty of parents at home. This concept was highlighted in the Portrait of Stories    from the 2024 Merdeka Curriculum, showcasing parental involvement in their children's education through a digital exhibition at https://feskurmer.kemdikbud.go.id.

7 months ago
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UN survey results reflect govt’s digital transformation through SPBE: Azwar Anas

Indonesia has recorded a significant achievement in the United Nations E-Government Survey 2024, ranking 64th among 193 UN member countries, an improvement of 13 places from its 77th position in 2022. This significant increase reflects the real efforts of the government in developing and implementing an electronic-based government system (SPBE).

7 months ago
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Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort wins four prestigious awards

Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort has been awarded the coveted title of Indonesia’s Best MICE Hotel for 2024 at the prestigious World MICE Awards, as well as three prestigious titles as Asia’s Leading Resort 2024, Indonesia’s Leading Resort 2024 and Bali’s Leading Family Resort 2024 at the World Travel Awards.

7 months ago
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Batam Health Tourism SEZ becomes focus of discussion at MFA 2024 in Singapore

The chairman of the Batam Indonesia Free Zone Authority (BP Batam), Muhammad Rudi, represented by the head of the Free Trade and Free Port Development Center (KPBPBB) and Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Irfan Syakir Widyasa, was a speaker at the Industry Suppliers Networking Session during the Medical Fair Asia (MFA) 2024 & Medical Manufacturing Asia, held on Sept. 12 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

7 months ago
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Acclaimed mixologist Aris Sanjaya to take over Syrco BASE for one special night

ENVY Bar is thrilled to announce an exciting one-night takeover event featuring renowned mixologist Aris Sanjaya from Syrco BASÈ. He has gained a reputation for his avant-garde approach to cocktail creation.

7 months ago
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BRGM prioritizes the importance of silvofishery and collaboration

North Kalimantan is one of the nine priority provinces selected by the Peatland and Mangrove Restoration Agency (BRGM) for mangrove rehabilitation. The province has 178,161 hectares of existing mangrove forests and 122,049 hectares of potential mangrove forests.

7 months ago
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Presidential Advisory Council a partner for strategic recommendations: Azwar Anas

Following an agreement between the government and the House of Representatives Legislation Body (Baleg), a draft bill (RUU) to amend Law No. 19/2006 on the Presidential Advisory Council (Wantimpres) has entered Level II discussions and decision-making prior to its passage into law.

7 months ago
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Minister of Investment: Collaboration key to addressing global threats

During the Milken Institute Asia Summit 2024, Minister of Investment/Chairman of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Perkasa Roeslani stated that collaboration was the key to tackling global threats.

7 months ago
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Maybank Indonesia and Batumbu collaborate to boost MSME sector growth in Indonesia

Bank Maybank Indonesia has signed a strategic partnership agreement with PT Berdayakan Usaha Indonesia (Batumbu), a company operating in the information technology-based funding services, or fintech, sector.

7 months ago
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Trip.com revamps membership tiers with new, exciting benefits

Trip.com is introducing a refreshed membership program to enhance the experience of frequent travelers. Offering new tiers and added perks, the revamped program promises to provide more value and convenience for users across various travel categories.

7 months ago
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PCG continues Be Green program for the second year in Indonesia

PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG) has carried out beach cleanup and mangrove-planting activities with community members at Desa Muara Teluk Naga, Banten, continuing its flagship social impact program, Be Green, in Indonesia for the second year running.

7 months ago
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Bringing the dreams of Indonesian children to life through government scholarships

"Every year, we aim to distribute PIP to 17.9 million students with a budget of Rp 9.7 trillion. This year, Kemendikbudristek added targets for 567,531 high school students and 99,104 vocational school students.

7 months ago
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Inspiring the younger generation to keep Indonesia green

“Menjaga Nusantara Tetap Hijau” written by Tobias Utomo Budiman

7 months ago
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The Ritz-Carlton, Bali introduces exciting new menu at The Beach Grill

The acclaimed Ritz-Carlton, Bali has just launched this month a new and exciting menu for its beachfront restaurant, The Beach Grill.

7 months ago
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Padma Legian hosts dazzling, jazzy night with Joey Alexander

Padma Resort Legian is thrilled to announce the next edition of the Padma Musical Series this month, featureing a special performance by world-renowned jazz pianist Joey Alexander.

7 months ago
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Nippon Shokubai Indonesia to invest Rp1.69 trillion in fourth expansion phase by 2025

Investment Minister and Chairman of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Roeslani has commended PT Nippon Shokubai Indonesia for its commitment to advancing the petrochemical industry in Indonesia. The company is set to commence construction of its fourth expansion phase in Cilegon, Banten, in 2025 with operations expected to begin by 2027.

7 months ago
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Cilegon's Rp59 trillion petrochemical plant to begin operations in March 2025

After six years of delays, PT Lotte Chemical Indonesia’s (LCI) massive Rp 59.37 trillion (US$3.84 million) petrochemical investment project is finally nearing operation. On Wednesday morning in Cilegon, Banten, Investment Minister and Chairman of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan Roeslani, visited the LCI industrial area to directly assess the company’s readiness to commence commercial production in March 2025.

7 months ago
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Tobacco industry stakeholders oppose plain packaging in Health Ministry Reg. No. 28/2024

Franky Sibarani, Vice Chairman of the Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO), stated that the regulatory pressures on the tobacco industry are burdensome for sectors related to tobacco.

7 months ago
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PNM Sends AO Mekaar to Speak at International Symposium in Hungary

PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM) has sent Gravit, a Mekaar Account Officer (AO), to inspire participants of the International Symposium 2024 organized by Perhimpunan Pelajar Indonesia (PPI) Dunia, also known as the Overseas Indonesian Students Association Alliance (OISAA), in Budapest, Hungary.

7 months ago
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“Chapter 2: Dreams” – Art for a cause by Jakarta Intercultural School students

Vibrant weekend activities transformed a quiet corner of Ashta District 8 into a lively celebration of creativity and compassion. The Asmaraloka Chapters’ art exhibition brought not only beauty to the space but also a powerful mission: raising funds to support the education of underprivileged children across Indonesia.

7 months ago

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