Saving Panasonic

Four years ago Kazuhiro Tsuga embarked on one of Japan Inc.’s most radical overhauls. But he’s not done yet turning around the consumer-electronics giant.

Java is Bubbling

A cinema revolution looms in Indonesia.

Moving Forward

Minister of Industry Saleh Husin aims to make manufacturing the driving force of the economy.

Bank Rakyat Indonesia

Asmawi Syam, president director of Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), started his career in the second largest bank in Indonesia almost four decades ago, back in 1980.

Providing Hope

Valencia Mieke Randa’s Rumah Harapan helps the youngest and most vulnerable.

Korea's POP Export

Bigbang, the first korean act to land on our celeb 100, pulled in $44 million this year, offering a window into the campy k-pop genre— and a blueprint for making money on music anywhere in the world.

Quintessence of Luxury

Chopard’s Caroline Scheufele is expanding the brand and making it more environmentally friendly at the same time.

Authentic Excellence

J. Allen Smith grows the four Seasons brand by focusing on putting great hotels with great service in key markets.

An Opportunity In The Mortgage Industry

Banking is an extremely profitable business, largely because all other businesses need banking services. However, in most countries, a few players usually dominate the industry.

50 Best Of The Best Companies 2019

The list celebrates 50 Indonesian high-performing public companies, all of which are champions in their own right.

Easy Yet Risky?

With fintech, getting a loan has never been easier for customers, but how does the new technology minimize risk?

The Corporate Venture Capitalist

Nicko Widjaja made MDI Ventures a CVC success story, now he plans more with BRI Ventures.

Legal Matters

Rieke Caroline eyes a big slice of the market from thriving startups and SMEs by offering easy access to legal services.

Strong Ties, Great Chemistry

Singapore investors confident in RI’s future, says Ambassador Anil K. Nayar.

Game On

IDX chief Inarno Djajadi is determined to see the Indonesian bourse remain solid amidst election year and global volatility.

The Accidental Caviar King

The most coveted fish eggs in the world aren’t produced in Russia. They’re made in China—by Bill Holst, a Wisconsin scrapyard operator.

Economic Impact Of Infrastructure Delivery

AS AN ADVISORY firm focused exclusively on infrastructure, we often help governments develop watershed economic and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing economic growth; but only rarely see the required political courage to implement such programs. A few years ago, I led a team of local and international infrastructure experts on a two-year study to analyze and benchmark eight different sectors within infrastructure in Indonesia, which was submitted for the development of RPJMN 2015-2019, the government’s five-year medium-term development plan. The then-incoming Joko Widodo administration adopted the study’s key components and issued the RPJMN 2015-2019 along with the NAWA CITA-9 Goals. Nawa Cita aimed to bring social equity to Indonesia via infrastructure projects, maritime connectivity, and reduced logistics costs, poverty and inequality. The Jokowi administration’s for-reaching infrastructure program totalled $342 billion—and like many I was sceptical.

Creativity Takes Center Stage

INDONESIA’S BEST kept secret may be its remarkable creativity—contributing over 7% to the GDP. In 2016 Indonesia’s creative forces produced Rp 922 trillion worth of goods and services, up from Rp 852 trillion in 2015. Triawan Munaf, head of the staterun creative economy body Bekraf, noted that in the past three years the figure has annually risen by a whopping minimum of Rp 70 trillion. He expects last year the figure may hit the Rp 1 trillion mark.

The Teaching Post

A unique refugee school in Bogor gets help from the local and global media.

Law Without Justice

“LEX INIUSTA non est lex (an unjust law is no law at all)”—this legal maxim originates from St. Augustine, and became a motto for Thomas Aquinas and was quoted by Martin Luther King Jr. Currently, Indonesia has many laws and regulations. Through the 1945 Constitution, it stipulates that all previous laws and regulations prior to independence will still be applicable unless they are revoked. Hence, Indonesia has been using the Criminal Code, Civil Code, and Commercial Code from the Netherlands. In addition, the government and the House of Representatives promulgate many new laws.

Dayu Dara Permata

Co-founder, Go-Lifebe

Value Proposition

Tapestry’s Ian Bickley looks to increase his brands’ presence in Indonesia and beyond.

Sri Widowati

Country Director, Facebook Indonesia

Smooth Sailing

State firms earned $13 billion in new investments during the Meetings.

Ads In Motion

PT Karta Indonesia Global is a prime example of how well millennials nowadays monetize innovative and unique ideas.

Maximum Prowess

The McLaren 720S is a combination of killer performance and handling.

Thumping Revolution

W Hotel’s Wake Up Call Fest brings luxury to the music festival scene

Artistic Values

Esti Nurjadin leads D Gallerie in raising public awareness through contemporary arts.

Strong Traction

Porsche Indonesia is focusing on its non-traditional customers to accelerate growth.

Lavish Deals

TDA Luxury Toys is a prime example of a well-run luxury car dealership.