Italian Prime Minister Draghi handed over the Group of 20 (G20) leadership to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo during the summit held in Rome last month, with Indonesia assuming the G20 presidency starting from Dec. 1 for one year. This is a historic moment for the Southeast Asian country, as this is the first time it has led the group since it was founded in 1999.
3 years agoThe listing, planned "in the coming months" on the Nasdaq exchange, would be the biggest global market launch via a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), a statement issued by the Singapore-based company said, quoted by AFP. ...
4 years agoGrab Financial Group (GFG), a Southeast Asian financial technology platform, part of Singaporean technology company Grab, has secured more than US$300 million in series A funding, led by South Korea’s leading asset management company Hanwha Asset Management, to help bolster financial inclusion in Southeast Asia. ...
4 years agoOn Feb. 14, Amazon Web Services (AWS) held a special event called Cloud Innovation Day at MAN 1 Yogyakarta school, which included an on cloud static webpage competition to celebrate the digital skills of the Indonesian youth community.
2 years agoBulgari Resort Bali is unveiling the precious, handmade Bulgari’s chocolate gems, Il Cioccolato. Under the direction of the new executive chef, Stefano Nicodemo, a special Balinese cacao chocolate gem is introduced alongside the Il Cioccolato classic flavors.
2 years agoIndonesia’s largest annual fashion event, Indonesia Fashion Week (IFW), is marking its 10th year with a focus on the traditional textiles and culture of Gorontalo.
2 years agoPark Hyatt Jakarta has welcomed Luca Cappellato as the Italian Sous Chef at its popular restaurant, Dining Room.
2 years agoStarbucks® in Indonesia has updated the Starbucks® RewardsTM loyalty program, providing members with more payment options and the ability to earn Rewards through the Starbucks Indonesia app.
2 years agoCelebrating the holy month of Ramadan, The Langham, Jakarta is gearing up for the season with a beautiful miniature mosque decoration in the lobby, while guests can pamper themselves with a selection of room and dining offers.
2 years agoAfter announcing its decision to introduce the latest innovation for smoke-free products, IQOS ILUMA through the continuation of IQOS Club with a targeted launch in major cities in Indonesia.
2 years agoPT HM Sampoerna has announced its latest innovation in smoke-free tobacco products, the IQOS ILUMA through the continuation of IQOS Club with a targeted launch in major cities in Indonesia. A direct follow-up to the previous model, it was developed by Sampoerna’s parent company, Philip Morris International (PMI).
2 years agoOn 14th of February, Amazon Web Services (AWS) held a special event in MAN 1 Yogyakarta school called AWS Cloud Innovation Day.
2 years agoThe year 2022 ushered in an awareness for various villages across the country on topics surrounding sustainability. Hence, villages now have their own roadmaps to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
2 years agoNext year, in 2024, Indonesia is set to host the 10th World Water Forum (WWF). To commemorate this and start the preparations leading up to it, a kick-off meeting was held on Feb. 15-16 at the Jakarta Convention Center, Central Jakarta.
2 years agoExito Media Concepts will be holding the 21st Edition of the Manufacturing IT Summit Indonesia this month, to be held on Feb. 15 to 16 in the JW Marriott Jakarta Mega Kuningan.
2 years agoInspired by the Chinese lion dancing culture, Lion X opens its doors at the Renaissance Nusa Dua Bali. Headed by chef Alex Kuan, Lion X is ready to serve classic Cantonese cuisine and bold Szechuan creations.
2 years agoW Bali Seminyak’s award-winning oceanfront restaurant, Starfish Bloo, has unveiled a new menu starring locally sourced catches from the sea and garden-grown plants. From Feb. 1, 2023, guests can enjoy an array of organic seafood and plant-based dishes with local flair.
2 years agoPrivy, one of Indonesia’s market leaders in digital trust, formally announced a partnership with Okta Ventures. The latter recently participated in the US$48 million Series C funding round of Privy, led by global investment firm KKR.
2 years agoTrue to its “Active/Rest” philosophy, the Gaia Hotel Bandung has opened the doors to its Sepik Massage Therapy and Spa.
2 years agoAs many as 40 students from the University of Queensland and four student representatives from the University of Indonesia (UI) took part in a visit to the Aluminum-Zinc Coated Steel (BJLAS) factory of PT Tata Metal Lestari (Tatalogam Group) in the Cikarang Industrial Area of Bekasi, West Java.
2 years agoPT Asuransi Jiwa Sinarmas MSIG Tbk. (Sinarmas MSIG Life) officially inaugurated a new agency office, or Agency Kantor Mandiri (AKM) with the name YDK Agency, on Feb. 10 on Jl. Mahendradatta No. 168, Denpasar, Bali.
2 years agoSustainable entrepreneurship is the solution for businesses to gain profit in parallel with their responsibility to maintain environmental and social sustainability.
2 years agoPT Computrade Technology International (CTI Group) announced that it will be holding an offline edition of its annual CTI IT Infrastructure Summit on March 9 at Tribarta Darmawangsa, South Jakarta.
2 years agoHotel Indigo Bali Seminyak introduces chef Syamsul Rizal as its newest Japanese specialty chef. Aside from overseeing day-to-day operations at SugarSand, the hotel’s beachfront eatery, he will be giving the hotel’s menu a makeover.
2 years agoThe newly revamped Ikan open-air restaurant at the Westin Resort Nusa Bali welcomes guests for an elevated dining experience. Sporting a modern island look with locally inspired design, Ikan is ready to serve fresh seafood and aperitifs by the beach.
2 years agoOn Jan. 20th 2023, AIESEC Indonesia held a Partner Gathering event in the Menara Peninsula Hotel, West Jakarta, with the goal of inviting and involving partners in a unified mission to build teamwork aimed at creating a huge positive impact on the environment.
2 years agoGroupM is expanding its brand with the launch of EssenceMediacom to realize the company’s goal of delivering marketing breakthroughs for its clients.
2 years agoFollowing the success of last year’s Art Jakarta Gardens, the second event has been set for April, at Hutan Kota by Plataran.
2 years agoAlila Villas Uluwatu presents a new addition to its line of luxury establishments: Batique Whiskey & Cigar, the only independent whiskey bar in the region.
2 years agoFor people who need some quality time with their loved ones over a weekend, The Stones Hotel in Legian, Bali is the place to be. The five-star resort’s new Weekend Escape is available from Jan. 14, ready to serve the best cuisines the archipelago has to offer.
2 years agoAccepting each other as we are is the premise of Violet: Warna yang Berbeda (Violet: A different color), a musical by Svatuhari Theater that reflects the unique characteristics of each “color” across all layers of Indonesian society.
2 years agoThe opening stage of the 2023 F1 Powerboat World Championship (F1H20) from Feb. 24 to 26 at Lake Toba, North Sumatra, is expected to help propel Indonesia’s tourism and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) industries onto the global stage.
2 years agoHard Rock Hotel Bali announced its most recent action toward fostering sustainable tourism with the installation of cutting-edge glass bottling technology for drinking water.
2 years agoShare your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.