Jakarta , July 2025 – Tucked away in the leafy corner of Menteng, Naaga Bar has always been more than just a place to drink. Last Friday, Naaga bar elevated its philosophy once again, hosting an intimate and immersive launch event for its latest collection: “Every Sip Tells a Story.” It was a perfect rendition […]
Sunday, 29 June 2025 | Semaja, Menteng, Jakarta Jakarta’s food scene is no stranger to innovation, but few experiences blend nostalgia, creativity, and heart as seamlessly as what we experienced at the Indonesian Sunday Brunch by Semaja x Kayu Manis, last Sunday, 29 June 2025. The moment stepped into Semaja’s warm and inviting space, we […]
Surabaya, 21 May 2025 – Following its successful expansion from Jakarta to Surabaya, Osteria GIA, a lifestyle restaurant celebrated for its modern Italian atmosphere and authentic flavours introduces its first-ever seasonal menu at its Surabaya location: Chef Tommaso’s Famiglia Recipe. Available from 1 May to 30 June 2025, this limited-time culinary offering invites diners to […]
Jakarta, 21 May 2025 — In response to the growing influx of foreigners entering Indonesia, the Directorate General of Immigration has announced a key regulatory amendment that reinstates biometric photo procedures as a mandatory requirement for visa extension services, effective from Wednesday, 21 May 2025. The South Jakarta Immigration Office will be the first to […]
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 […]
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 […]
There’s a comforting truth to the adage, “they don’t make them like they used to.” La Bodega stands strong as the witness of the vast changes of Jakarta’s F&B landscape, providing a home to rekindle with the old times. Trendy cafes and bars rise and fall with the fickle winds of fashion in Jakarta nowadays. […]
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