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Unika Atma Jaya and Knowledge Catalyst Launched a Blockchain-Based Student Platform on Indonesia Innovation Day

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JAKARTA, Indonesia, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia (AJCUI) and Knowledge Catalyst, a technology company based in Singapore, have launched an innovative blockchain-based platform to enhance academic records management and inter-institutional connectivity. The newly launched platform simplifies and streamlines the process for students to store, access, and securely share verified … Read more

Wetzel’s Pretzels and Erajaya Food & Nourishment Announce Relationship

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Wetzel's Pretzels and Erajaya Food & Nourishment Announce Relationship

Launching Major Expansion of Pretzel Brand into Asia, Erajaya Food & Nourishment Secures Exclusive Rights for Indonesia JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s), the fun-loving Southern California-based pretzel brand, recently signed a deal to develop the Indonesian market with PT Era Boga Pretzel and bring the brand into the country. This … Read more

Reviving dead capital key to Indonesian prosperity

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THE “emerald of the equator”, a popular tagline for Indonesia, conjures the vision a nation rich in natural beauty and abundant resources. Yet data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reveals a long-standing decline in the middle class and a persistent drop in formal employment opportunities. These issues are even more critical as concerns about the middle-income … Read more

International Fashion Icon Tia Lee Visits Jakarta

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Meets with Cita Tenun Indonesia (CTI), one of Indonesia’s most renowned fashion organizations Engages in a discussion on design aesthetics and the progress of EmpowerHer initiatives. TAIPEI, TAIWAN- Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2024 – International fashion icon Tia Lee (李毓芬) recently visited Jakarta. The primary purpose of her visit was for a cover … Read more

PT Marina Development Indonesia and Pelindo have signed a contract for Indonesia’s First Full-Service Yacht Marina with International Standard

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New Development to Accommodate 180 Yachts, Including Vessels up to 90 Meters JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — PT Marina Development Indonesia (MDI) and Pelindo are excited to announce the groundbreaking of Indonesia’s first international-standard full service marina. This milestone project represents a significant leap forward in the country’s maritime tourism and infrastructure. The … Read more

Indonesia Episode of Yili’s 2024 Online Tour Now Available!

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JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Indonesia, the Land of a Thousand Islands, stretches across the equator, boasting a stunning collection of over 17,000 islands. Its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage blend seamlessly, creating an exotic and captivating tropical paradise. In 2018, Yili launched its Indonesian ice cream brand Joyday, adding a dash of … Read more

Indonesian beauty retailer Sociolla lands in Vietnam

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Beauty technology company Social Bella announced its first overseas expansion with the launch of the beauty e-commerce platform Sociolla in Vietnam. Demand from beauty enthusiasts in Vietnam was one of the company’s considerations, following a US$58 million funding from investors, such as Singaporean state investment fund Temasek and its private equity subsidiary Pavilion, alongside Singaporean venture capital firm … Read more

Racism in Indonesia: discriminated against over their hair and skin tone, Papuan models and make-up artists fight back on social media

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Indonesian model Monalisa Sembor remembers how she used to stand for hours in front of a mirror as a little girl, wondering if she was pretty. Every time she went with her mother to the local hair salon in Wamena, Papua, Indonesia she asked if she could get her tight, springy ringlets straightened. “My mother, … Read more

Here’s why Deloitte named Mowilex one of Indonesia’s best managed companies for a third consecutive year

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Key news highlights: Mowilex won an Indonesia’s Best Managed Companies award from Deloitte for the third year in a row. Just 1,300 companies worldwide are named to the Best Managed Companies list, earning recognition for excellence in strategy, innovation, culture and governance. In the past year, Mowilex received a fifth consecutive carbon neutral certification and … Read more

Indonesian Indie Rock: An Enthusiastic Overview

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There’s no point trying to generalize Indonesian music. That just won’t work. Indonesia is the world’s largest island nation, and the fourth-most populous country in the world, home to roughly 280 million people. There are well over a thousand distinct ethnic groups within the nation. Even for its size, it is diverse in a way … Read more