Every expat that comes to Indonesia has a different story to tell about how they found their home. In the worst cases, the story details a long exhaustive quest for just the right house for the family. In many stories, … Continue reading →
One of the biggest challenges of working in a foreign country is learning how to operate in a different cultural setting. Business may be business the whole world over, but the way it is conducted differs widely. Expats have heard … Continue reading →
As the time goes by, we are seeing a decrease in the usage of expatriate employees in key positions in multinational companies in Indonesia. That was at least the headline of few business magazines since the year of 2010 when … Continue reading →
Karawang, an Indonesian city located 52 km east of Jakarta, is in pursuit of becoming the ‘city of the future’ with the development of the Pollux Technopolis R&D Hub. The rise of technopreneurs, in conjunction with the economy’s growth, are … Continue reading →
Many an expatriate benefits greatly from the time he or she has spent abroad. Not only do foreign language skills and intercultural competence make them a valuable employee – expatriate assignments can also bring financial benefits. We tell you what … Continue reading →
Are you thinking of packing up your bags in order to start working in Indonesia? It’s always easier to move abroad with a job lined up. So if this is your dream, read on for tips on the economy, job … Continue reading →
These miscellaneous “Bits of Advice” have been submitted by previous residents for those intending to live in Indonesia: One of the foremost attributes of Indonesians, especially Javanese, in social interaction is kesopansantunan, which means politeness and appropriateness. To avoid being … Continue reading →
Are you one of the many expats who would like to look for work in Indonesia? Then, this article is for you! We get many inquiries on this site and postings on the Expat Forum from expatriates who want to … Continue reading →
Based on the Malay trade dialect, Bahasa Indonesia is the national language of the Republic of Indonesia. It unites the over 254 million people of Indonesia (2014), whose native tongue may be one of the over 300 distinct languages or … Continue reading →
We’ve all seen them – those newly arrived expats – fresh off the boat (or most likely the plane)! The overwhelming sensory flood newcomers feel during their first weeks in Indonesia is topped off by the challenge of the enormous … Continue reading →