The Indonesian government and the the Association of Exporters and Producers of Indonesian Handicraft (ASEPHI) are currently holding a handicraft trade event called the International Handicraft Trade Fair (INACRAFT). The event lasts for five days from April 8 to 12 at the Jakarta Convention Center. Yesterday, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo officiated the opening ceremony of the 17th INACRAFT. [Continue reading]
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The New Creative Economy Body
NewsroomOne of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s campaign promise was to fully support the growth of Indonesia’s creative economy industry. But when the President changed the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy to just the Ministry of Tourism, industry practitioners began wondering if the President really meant his words. The President responded by promising to create a Creative Economy Body (BEK) and he stayed true to his words, the BEK was finally launched on Monday (Jan. 26). [Continue reading]
Film, Politics, Rob Allyn, and Hashim Djojohadikusumo
NewsroomAccording to the movie archive of 21 Cineplex Group, the Trilogi Merdeka (the Freedom Trilogy) produced by Rob Allyn’s Margate House and Hashim Djojohadikusumo’s Media Desa Indonesia was directed by Yadi Gudandi and Conor Allyn. Conor Allyn is Rob Allyn’s son. The cooperation between Rob Allyn and Hashim Djojohadikusumo led many to question the motive of their partnership.[continue reading]
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