2 min read – How is your French? Do you know how to say “stagecoach” in French? ➡ Diligence The most famous stagecoach was the Concord model, developed by Abbot and Downing in 1827 in New Hampshire, USA. When discussing Due Diligence with a French company, make sure they understand the topic is about: ✅ background checks ❌ not a horse […]
2min30 read – I bought a nice car recently. My nephew saw it and loved it, he is 6 years old. Impressed by the car, he eagerly wanted to go inside, so we decided to go for a drive. My nephew was excited as if it was Christmas eve. He was behind, standing in the middle space. I told him […]
4 min read – The first time I heard the expression “in a timely manner” was in one of my first business trips to India, in the early 2010s. “What on earth is that supposed to mean!?” I was then thinking. Well, it can mean several different things, like Asap Immediately whenever you want whenever you […]
2 min read – In a remote Borneo village, Fatimah is looking for the perfect 👠 wedding shoes. No need for hour-long 🛶 boat rides to markets anymore. Now, Shopee 📲 connects her with global merchants. Shopee weaves through Indonesia’s 13,000 islands 🏝 , revealing the nation’s diverse tapestry. Fatimah snagged a deal on her dream sandals. The magic ✨ […]
– 1,5 min read – The world’s third-largest democracy goes to the ballot box on 😍 Valentine’s Day 2024. The latest reports and trends on the 2024 Indonesian Presidential elections indicate continuity in the country’s policies. This is good news for business 🤝 and investment. 📈 President Jokowi leaves office with high popularity 🙌 (around 80%) due to strong 💪 […]
2 min read – In Kalimantan province, construction🏗 is underway for Indonesia’s new capital city, Nusantara. This monumental project, started in 2020, is known as IKN, short for Ibu Kota Negara, or Capital City🏛in Bahasa. Why do you think Indonesia is building IKN? a) Because the current capital Jakarta is sinking🏊♀️? b) To create a city of the future🏰? IKN […]
1,5 min read – The 32nd International Manufacturing Machinery, Equipment, Materials Exhibition is happening in Jakarta from 6 to 9 December 2023. This exhibition covers Industrial Automation and Logistics, Machine Tools, and Hand tools. It provides a cost-effective way to increase your business in Southeast Asia’s biggest manufacturing market. It includes a Manufacturing Digital Platform showcasing the latest digital automation technologies, […]
2 min read – Which hand should you use when giving your business card in a) Indonesia? b) India? c) China? Understanding cultural nuances is crucial in business. While a misstep in handing over a business card may not make or break a deal, it can leave a bad lasting impression. In Indonesia, your customer won’t mind if you don’t […]
2 min read – When you conduct business abroad, you sometimes engage a local business partner. You are the Principal; the local partner is the Agent. You want your Agent to be a James Bond. If you are not careful, you may end up with Austin Powers, a humorous parody of Agent 007. Entertaining but with catastrophic consequences for […]
2 min read – Corruption is a challenging concept to define. It’s as elusive as love, trust, or morality, with each person having their own interpretation. Pramoedya Ananta Toer is Indonesia’s most famous writer. In 1954 he wrote a powerful book “Corruption”. Describing the life of a civil servant gradually succumbing to corruption. It offers a profound analysis and shows […]