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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Coffee Industry: JJ Royal Coffee
NewsroomWhen I went to buy a bag of roasted & ground coffee in the supermarket, I noticed JJ Royal Coffee’s fancy packaging. The whole thing look as if it was an imported coffee product. But noticing the single origins specialities on offer—Bali, Toraja, Sumatra, Papua, Flores and Lampung—, and upon further examination of the packaging, it became clear to me that JJ Royal Coffee was actually an Indonesian product by PT JJ Multi Utama Indonesia. [Continue reading]
AdaDiskon, Promotional Media Start-up
NewsroomShoppers always love discounts and sales to get the best deal. Adadiskon.com takes aim at this opportunity. The company is a promotional media start-up, providing information on bazaars and sales events throughout the country. On Tuesday (April 7), we managed to speak to Aswin Tanu Utomo, the founder of AdaDiskon, to understand the business. [Continue reading]
Indonesian Coffee Industry: Overview
NewsroomIndonesia is the world’s fourth largest coffee producer. just behind Brazil, Vietnam, and Colombia—Brazil with 45,342,000 bags, Vietnam 27,500,000 bags, Colombia 12,500,000 bags, Indonesia 9,000,000 bags wherein one bag is equal to 60 kilogram. That said, most of our beans are exported overseas, domestic consumption of coffee remains modest. Growth opportunity is there, which would explain the sudden explosion of local brands of roasting companies offering varieties of Indonesian single origins. There’s an interesting future for coffee in Indonesia. Let’s have a look at the industry in general. [Continue reading]
The Business of Traditional Snacks: Monami Bakery
NewsroomContrary to what many may have thought, traditional Indonesian snacks have not disappeared from the market. Fierce food competition doesn’t seem to stop Indonesians from seeking the food of their childhood. Researcher at the Traditional Cuisine Study Center of Gadjah Mada University was quoted by kompas.com in 2011 saying that traditional food has the human aspect by virtue of being closely linked to families. They’re typically considered “medicine” for those who miss home. This is why no matter how inundated we are with imported products, there’s still an established place in our hearts and palates for traditional snacks. [Continue reading]
East Nusa Tenggara Tourism: Hotels
NewsroomThe growth of the tourism industry in East Nusa Tenggara is long overdue. The province is perfect for sightseeings, with plentiful of breathtaking landscapes. The news of increasing volumes of visitation is a welcome development. More and more hotels were built, and we’re interested in looking at a few of them. Today, we’re going to talk about the Hotel Sylvia and T-More Hotel & Lounge. [Continue reading]
East Nusa Tenggara Tourism: Signs of Growth
NewsroomMany of us know that Bali has always been the prima donna, getaway tourist destination. This applies for both foreign and domestic tourists. But in the past decade, the Government has been trying to promote the other regions of Indonesia as alternative tourist destinations. One of them is the province of East Nusa Tenggara, or otherwise known as NTT. [Continue reading]
Cosmetics Industry: Wardah
NewsroomWardah is one of Indonesia’s home-grown cosmetics brands. Many believe them to be a new player in the industry, but Wardah has in fact been producing and distributing cosmetic products since 1995. It’s thus interesting that Wardah has only become somewhat of a household brand in recent years. [Continue reading]
Cosmetics Industry: Viva Cosmetic
NewsroomLocal brands of cosmetic products are undeterred with the competition coming from international cosmetic products. Local brands have been able to secure their own slice of the pie and managed to remain relevant in the market for decades. Some of the well-known local cosmetic brands are Viva Cosmetic, Sariayu Martha Tilaar, Mustika Ratu, Wardah, Belia, Mirabella and Caring Colors. Today, we look into Viva Cosmetics. [Continue reading]
The New Visa-Free List
NewsroomThe Government of Indonesia is planning to add 30 countries into the list of visa-free countries. Citizens whose country is in Indonesia’s visa-free list would be granted entry for 30 days without the need of an immigration visa. The Government hopes to attract 10 million foreign visitors by 2015 and 20 million foreign visitors by 2019 with this new immigration policy. [Continue reading]
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