Muhammad Fadli
Why Indonesia holds such appeal for businesses looking to manufacture outside of China
Indonesia has caught the attention of entrepreneurs seeking a new high-end manufacturing base where they can tap into traditional know-how. Here, we meet Philippe Delaisse, co-founder of one of the nation’s pioneers, Ethnicraft.
Skin in the game: How Indonesia’s largest cosmetics company transformed into the giant it is today
The family-owned Paragon Corp has won over consumers in Southeast Asia with its halal products and commitment to innovation and social impact.
Visiting Jakarta? Here’s where to stay, eat and shop
At first glance, Jakarta can seem like a loud, relentless and impatient city. But finding your bearings will help to uncover a metropolis in motion.
Three new firms and founders using innovative methods to stand out from the crowd
Meet trail-blazing entrepreneurs with an eye for opportunity. From a Philadelphia homeware shop-cum-hotel to bamboo-based manufacturing, we discover how thriving businesses are achieving their aims.
Affairs round up: Icebreaking in the Arctic, Rwanda’s aviation ambitions and 58 Polish “wolverines”
Arctic sea ice might be shrinking but it still inhibits maritime navigation. Seven Nato members have territory in the northern polar region but their icebreaking capabilities lag behind those of Russia and China. The…
Growth spurt
Though soon to be stripped of its status as a capital city, Jakarta remains the beating heart of Indonesian entrepreneurship.
