1,5 min read – What is the Valeriepieris Circle? – Where does it come from? – Asian Geographic – The Valeriepieris Circle is a fascinating geographic concept. It was first proposed by Ken Valeriepieris, a Reddit user, in 2013 during a discussion on population density. Ken Valeriepieris is a Reddit pseudonym used by Ken Myers, an American teacher from Texas. […]
3 min read – Magic Strategy on the Wall – Who’s the best one of them all? – Discover the Smart Incentive Strategy – What Is Strategy? Strategy is as old as time. Yet, building one is not that difficult; it only takes two questions: Where to play? How to win? Credit to Professor Denis Dauchy, one of my […]
1,5 min read – Discover Your Summer Holiday Destination Dive into Web3 at Coinfest Asia 2025 Destination BALI Still planning your summer getaway? Why not combine a tropical escape with cutting-edge learning about Web3 and cryptocurrency in Bali, the Island of the Gods? Coinfest Asia 2025, happening August 21–22, 2025, in Bali, Indonesia, is a must-attend event for anyone curious […]
1 min read – Stay Ahead in the Nickel Industry – Join This Conference – Jakarta, 7 Aug 25 The nickel sector is an important one for the world and for Indonesia. Indonesia is by far the biggest global producer of primary nickel with about 2,5 mtpa out of a total of 3,5mtpa. Important also for stainless steel and for […]
1 min read – Follow The Money – Wake Up Call for Indonesia? – According to this infographic, Indonesia has lost 250 millionaires within a year. Indonesia isn’t alone. Similar trends hit China, India, Vietnam, the Philippines, South Korea, and Taiwan. Meanwhile, Singapore welcomed a net inflow of 1,600 millionaires, suggesting where the capital might be headed. Indonesia should do […]
2 min read – Indonesia International Auto Show 2025 – Prepare to witness a tsunami of Chinese EV, what else ? – THE SHOW The GAIKINDO (Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries) Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) is back. Marking its 32nd iteration as Indonesia’s and Southeast Asia’s premier international automotive exhibition. GIIAS 2025 will showcase the Indonesian automotive industry’s remarkable […]
1,5 min read – Indonesia as the Guest of Honor in France – For Bastille Day 2025 celebrating – The 1789 French Revolution – On July 14th, France celebrated its national day, Bastille Day, a commemoration of the 1789 French Revolution and its ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. This year was special. Indonesia was the Guest of Honor. At […]
1 min read – Going Quantum Safe Are you ready? In today’s digital age, the world faces an unprecedented new challenge: the emergence of quantum computing. Are the cybersecurity and cryptography systems we have relied on so far ready to face the threat posed by this revolutionary technology? This question was the focus of this recent episode (2 July 2025) […]
1,5 min read – Mixing Geopolitics and Business – By ESSEC Professor Nestorovic – Seminar in Jakarta – Last month, the Indonesian French Chamber of Commerce and Industry and ESSEC Asia-Pacific business school organized a seminar in Jakarta. We were there. Here are some insights : The seminar was short, and 1 hour seemed like 1 minute on this wide topic. […]
< 2 min read – The Bandung Conference of 1955 – Indonesia’s Non-Aligned Legacy – And opportunities for Europe – In April 1955, the Indonesian city of Bandung hosted a historic gathering that reshaped global diplomacy. The Bandung Conference, held from April 18 to 24, 1955, brought together leaders from 29 Asian and African nations, representing over half the world’s […]