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As inflation bites and market uncertainty persists, more investors are turning to gold—a long-standing safe haven asset, to preserve wealth and hedge against volatility. But while gold has a reputation for stability, many still perceive it as requiring high upfront capital and complex logistics. Despite that, the perception is slowly changing along with the banking […]

Modern society is always captivated by the latest in technology. Recently, the World App, part of the Worldcoin ecosystem, gained widespread attention across social media platforms and began appearing in public areas throughout Jakarta and nearby regions. The app sparked national conversation after Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) and the Ministry of Communications and Digital […]

In this article, Social Expat is joined with Givenia, a professional legal associate from LMI Consultancy, to answer your most common questions in regard to registering a company in Indonesia in 2025. You may have noticed a lot of conflicting information on the internet and in social media groups about registering a new business in […]

JAKARTA, 10 April 2025 – In a surprise move this week, former United States President Donald Trump announced a 90-day delay on the second wave of import tariffs originally set to take effect on Wednesday, 9 April. The postponement will apply to 75 countries, including Indonesia and Vietnam, but excludes China, which now faces a […]

Business networking event would create a completely expanded business circle and relationships worth their weight in gold. A platform where various professionals come together, knowledge and potential collaboration management are shared, and long-lasting relationships are built. Social Expat aims at creating the perfect setting of interaction that would, in turn, assist the growth and innovation […]

The President of the United States has announced reciprocal tariffs on goods from various countries entering the US. Trump’s tariffs cover electronic equipment, food, coffee, liquor, clothing, shoes, vehicles, and spare parts, but exempt pharmaceuticals, essential minerals, semiconductors, and others. As reported by the White House website, this import tariff adjustment will be effective from […]

The Indonesian rupiah continued its downward spiral this week, breaching the psychologically significant threshold of Rp17,000 per US dollar. Jakarta, 7 April 2025 – The sharp depreciation of Indonesia Rupiah (IDR) towards US Dollar (USD) came in the wake of sweeping import tariff policies announced by United States President Donald Trump, sending ripples across global […]

Bali real estate investment is on high demand in 2025, if you are an investor looking for best investment opportunities, this paradise island can be the one. With increasing expatriate community in the island, it boasts a range of investment options that stretch from high-end villas to green projects. Consider property investment in best areas […]

In recent years, e-commerce has become the backbone of Indonesia’s digital economy. However, this rapid growth brings challenges in managing inventory efficiently. If you own an e-commerce business in Indonesia that relies on inventory, you’ll want to pay close attention to how a self storage unit can support your growth. Yes, it is important to […]

In general, a representative office in Indonesia can be counted as an easy entry vehicle for foreign companies interested in testing the Indonesian market. Such offices can carry on market research and relationship-building without being required to make the normal commitment of a fully operational set-up. What is Representative Office in Indonesia? Source: Shridhar Gupta on Unsplash […]

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