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Forward Looking

Forbes Indonesia Talks With Representatives Of International Chamber Of Commerce On Investment Climate.

Quick Solution

Arbitration offers faster solution for business dispute, yet more awareness is needed.

Elevating Work

KONE takes on technological disruption to move the lift industry.

The Puppet Master

Maria Tri Sulistyani brings her puppet theater to the next level.

Next Move

Arini Subianto is expanding Persada Capital Investama’s investment portfolio to digital and technology.

101 Academy

Alamanda Shantika opens Binar Academy to meet demand for digital talent.

Quality Brew

Nespresso upbeat about premium portioned coffee in Indonesia

Strong Spirit, High Energy

Like most big international sporting events, the 18th Asian Games in Indonesia is also about urban makeover, tourism and culture.

Metropolitan Land

PropertyMARKET CAP: RP 2.77 TNNET PROFIT: RP 551 BN

Travelling At Mudik And Beyond

As The big lebaran mudik (homecoming) came to an end last month, particularly from the city of Jakarta, most of the population must have paid greater attention to the preparedness of the road network, particularly of toll and main national roads.

Horology Alchemist

Swiss luxury watchmaker is well known for its finesse in combining various materials into fine watch making, founded in 1980 the brand is the first luxury watch brand to combine gold and natural rubber.

Redefining Banking

DBS Indonesia is redefining banking experiences in digital era.

Simple Work

Jojonomic is taking over employees’ administrative work so they can focus on what matters.

Financing Future

Could fintech help elevate higher education in Indonesia?

Smart Outsourcing

ATI business Group is pioneering outsourcing for an international market.

War of Words

Liz Elting founded one of America’s leading translation companies with her boyfriend from business school. But nearly 20 years after calling off their engagement, the ex-lovers are waging an ugly battle for control that’s landed them in corporate divorce court and may cost them what could be a billion-dollar baby.

Invisible Unicorns

AS OF 2017, there are 197 one billion-dollar minimum-valuation unicorns in the world, one of which is Indonesia’s Go-Jek. While much attention is on these well-funded game changers, there are many “invisible” unicorns, so-called because they have reached $1 billion plus valuations with little or no VC or other external funding. They are the true definition of bootstrappers. Most of these invisible unicorns prefer to stay under the radar and continue to quietly disrupt business as usual in their chosen sectors. Who are they? How could they bootstrap and grow without any VC help?

Homecoming: Bridging The Gap With Returnee Indonesians

OVER THE LAST few decades of Indonesia’s economic growth, an increasing number of young people have gone overseas for continuing studies and even begun their careers abroad. When family duties, residency restrictions or other reasons call them home to Indonesia, these returnees have a unique opportunity and challenge in job hunting in modern-day Indonesia.

Money Maker

Perum Peruri is branching into many new areas such as smart cards.

Check My Ride

Jeffrey Andika’s Otospector helps used car buyers avoid buying lemons.

Silky Treats

An under-30 brother and sister have made Puyo Desserts a success.

Celebrating Flavors

Celebrity chefs Jean-Georges and Cedric Vongerichten enter Indonesia with Vong Kitchen.

Growth Driver

Bank Negara Indonesia under Achmad Baiquni profits from infrastructure and digital trends.

Bank Reboot

Tigor Siahaan has revitalized the performance of CIMB Niaga bank.

Putting A Buy On America

A 30-year Veteran of Emerging Markets, James S. Kallman Is the Senior Partner of Global Accounting and Consulting Firm, Moores Rowland (a Member Firm of Praxity). James Is Regularly Quoted in Local and International Media. 

Timeless Beauty

Cartier’s Cyrille Vigneron is sustainably enhancing the brand’s products and retail experience.

Dapper Up

Paolo Canali wants Canali to be a more contemporary while maintaining its heritage.

Artsy Hong Kong

Hong Kong Art Week, held from March 27 to April 1, has become one of the signature events in the global art market.

Technologies For The Vulnerable

Kopernik tries to connect the underprivileged with useful technologies.

Room For Growth

For decades family-owned Italthai did little with its hotel business. third-generation scion Yuthachai Charanachitta is quickly changing that.