Natalia Haniffa

Moving to a new city such as Jakarta involves many adjustments, including navigating the healthcare system. For expatriates, dental care is often one of the first services they seek, whether for routine check-ups, preventive care or urgent treatment. Understanding what to expect and how to prepare can make the experience smoother, safer and more reassuring. […]

Education has always evolved alongside society, but few moments have been as transformative as the rise of artificial intelligence. For Fred Cole, however, AI is not simply another technological trend. It is an opportunity to rethink how learning is designed, delivered, and experienced. As the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Bridge Academy, Fred brings decades […]

Indonesia’s tax authority is reminding taxpayers that an active NPWP still carries both rights and obligations. But for those whose circumstances have changed, whether they have stopped working, closed a business, or no longer meet the requirements to remain a taxpayer, the status should not be left active indefinitely. Under Directorate General of Taxes Regulation […]

Bali has introduced one of its most significant foreign investment policy changes in recent years by restricting new foreign direct investment (PMA) licences across 18 business sectors. The move, which has already taken effect through Indonesia’s Online Single Submission (OSS) system, is intended to strengthen the island’s micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) while ensuring […]

For foreign entrepreneurs, Indonesia remains one of Southeast Asia’s most compelling growth markets. The opportunity is clear. The process, however, is rarely simple. Between shifting regulations, licensing rules, local expectations, and the practical realities of doing business across a vast archipelago, setting up a company in Indonesia can take more planning than many investors expect. […]

The House of Representatives has approved legislation to establish the Indonesia International Financial Centre (Pusat Finansial Indonesia Internasional/PFII), introducing a package of tax incentives aimed at attracting foreign capital, international financial institutions, and global professionals. Among the most notable proposals is a new tax benefit linked to the Indonesia Golden Visa programme. Eligible Golden Visa […]

Indonesia will introduce new government fees for foreign nationals applying for Indonesian citizenship through the naturalisation process, following the issuance of Government Regulation (PP) No. 30 of 2026. The regulation, signed by President Prabowo Subianto on 2 July 2026, will come into effect in August 2026, replacing the previous fee schedule under Government Regulation No. […]

Indonesia is entering 2026 with continued optimism for foreign investment. According to Bank Indonesia, the country’s economy is projected to grow between 4.9% and 5.7%, supported by industrial transformation, the rapid expansion of the digital economy, and a resilient financial sector. New international financial hubs, strategic industrial cooperation, and government-led investment reforms are further positioning […]