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Citing an Antara News article, Tempo are reporting that a spokesperson from Indonesia’s Health Ministry, Ngabila Salama has highlighted the government’s reasons for releasing Wolbachia mosquitoes in
Tempo are reporting that Indonesian Ambassador to France, Andorra, and Monaco, Mohamad Oemar, announced in a statement in Jakarta on Monday (20/11/23) that Bahasa Indonesia has
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo) reported on Wednesday (15/11/23) that it has blocked 3,104 phone numbers from June to November 15 this year
According to reporting from Tempo, Jakarta Film Week, the annual international film festival hosted by the Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Agency, returns this week.
In a statement released on Thursday (19/10/23), Ary Sudijanto, Head of KLHK’s Environmental and Forestry Instrument Standardization Agency, said the Indonesian government has voiced its
Travel Pulse are reporting that Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has begun its first six-month season in Asia for the first time in three years this week as the
AirAsia announced a special offer for Indonesian customers on Monday (16/10/23) with a Free Seat Promo, according to reporting from Tempo. At the beginning of 2023,
Speaking at the “Istana Berbatik” event in the courtyard of the Merdeka Palace on Sunday (01/10/23), President Jokowi asked all Indonesians to be proud of
According to reporting from Antara News Bali, the Ijen area in East Java was officially confirmed as a UNESCO Global Geopark through an international conference in
Tempo are reporting that the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park Great Hall (TNBTS) issued an announcement on Sunday evening (10/09/23), about the full closure of access to
Saving emergency numbers is extremely useful for everyone in case of an urgent situation. Tempo have published a list of 15 essential contacts that people
August 17 is Indonesia’s Independence Day, and this year the country is celebrating 78-years since the proclamation was signed by Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta in
Andrzej is Co-owner/ Founder and Director of Seven Stones Indonesia. He was born in the UK to Polish parents and has been living in Indonesia for more than 33-years. He is a skilled writer, trainer and marketer with a deep understanding of Indonesia and its many cultures after spending many years travelling across the archipelago from North Sumatra to Irian Jaya.
His experience covers Marketing, Branding, Advertising, Publishing, Real Estate and Training for 5-Star Hotels and Resorts in Bali and Jakarta, which has given him a passion for the customer experience. He’s a published author and a regular contributor to local and regional publications. His interests include conservation, eco-conscious initiatives, spirituality and motorcycles. Andrzej speaks English and Indonesian.
Terje is from Norway and has been living in Indonesia for over 20-years. He first came to Indonesia as a child and after earning his degree in Business Administration from the University of Agder in Norway, he moved to Indonesia in 1993, where he has worked in leading positions in education and the fitness/ wellness industries all over Indonesia including Jakarta, Banjarmasin, Medan and Bali.
He was Co-owner and CEO of the Paradise Property Group for 10-years and led the company to great success. He is now Co-owner/ Founder and Director of Seven Stones Indonesia offering market entry services for foreign investors, legal advice, sourcing of investments and in particular real estate investments. He has a soft spot for eco-friendly and socially sustainable projects and investments, while his personal business strengths are in property law, tourism trends, macroeconomics, Indonesian government and regulations. His personal interests are in sport, adventure, history and spiritual experiences.
Terje’s leadership, drive and knowledge are recognised across many industries and his unrivalled network of high level contacts in government and business spans the globe. He believes you do good and do well but always in that order. Terje speaks English, Indonesian and Norwegian.
Ridwan is one of Indonesia’s top executives with a long and illustrious career in the financial world. He holds several professional certifications including being a Certified Business Valuer (CBV) issued by the Australian Academy of Finance and Management; Broker-Dealer Representative (WPPE); and The Directorship Certification for Directors and Commissioners, issued by the Indonesian Institute of Commissioners and Directors.
His experience includes being the Managing Director at one of the top investment banking groups in the region, the Recapital Group, the CFO at State-owned enterprises in fishery industry and the CEO at Tanri Abeng & Son Holding. He’s also been an Independent Commissioner in several Financial Service companies and on the Audit and Risk Committee at Bank BTPN Tbk, Berau Coal Energy Tbk, Aetra Air Jakarta as well as working for Citibank, Bank Mandiri and HSBC. His last position was as CFO at PT Citra Putra Mandiri – OSO Group.
Ridwan has won a number of prestigious awards including the Best CFO Awards 2019 (Institute of Certified Management Accountant Australia-Indonesia); Asia Pacific Young Business Leader awarded by Asia 21 Network New York USA (Tokyo 2008); UK Alumni Business Awards 2008 awarded by the British Council; and The Most Inspiring Human Resources Practitioners’ version of Human Capital Magazine 2010.
He’s a member of the Board of Trustees of the Alumni Association of the Faculty of Law, Trisakti University, Co-Founder of the Paramadina Public Policy Institute and actively writes books, publications and articles in the mass media. He co-authored “Korupsi Mengorupsi Indonesia” in 2009, which helps those with an interest in understanding governance in Indonesia and the critical issue of corruption. Ridwan speaks Indonesian and English.
Per is the Managing Director of the Seven Stones Indonesia (SSI) Jakarta office and has more than 25-years’ experience in Indonesia, China, and Western Europe. He previously worked in senior management positions with Q-Free ASA, Siemens AG, and other companies in the telecom sector. Over the last six years, he has been the Chairman of the Indonesia-Norway Business Council (INBC) and recently become elected to be on the board of EuroCham Indonesia.
His most recent experience is within Intelligent Transport Solutions (ITS), Telecom, and other sectors within the Indonesian market. He is today through his position in SSI and by representing Norway Connect, promoting Nordic and European companies that would like to explore business opportunities in the Indonesian market. He’s also playing an active role to help create the Nordic House concept in Jakarta that will provide an excellent platform for Nordic companies entering Indonesia, where they’ll find a community that can offer support with trusted information and affordable services to enter this market.
