Category: Australia

For many foreigners, deciding to stay longer in Indonesia is an exciting step—whether for work, family, retirement, or business. Yet the immigration process often proves more demanding than expected. Indonesia’s long-stay visa framework is precise, purpose-driven, and strictly enforced, and first-time applicants frequently underestimate how small administrative missteps can lead […]

Indonesia entered 2026 with a clear signal to global businesses: trade openness will continue, but within firmer and more explicit boundaries. With the implementation of Minister of Trade Regulation No. 47 of 2025, the government introduced a refreshed framework of import prohibitions that applies across all entry points, sectors, and […]

Monash University helped shine a spotlight on gender equity in motorsport and STEM at In Her Corner, an event presented in partnership with the Australian Grand Prix Corporation and Engineers Australia. Designed to break down barriers and promote inclusivity, the event brought together global motorsport leaders, engineers and emerging talent while […]

For years, Indonesia’s Free Trade Zones (FTZ), Special Economic Zones (KEK), and bonded facilities have been viewed as flexible entry points for global supply chains. These zones offered fiscal incentives, streamlined customs procedures, and—crucially—an assumption of regulatory latitude for inbound goods intended for processing or re-export. That assumption has now […]

Indonesia closed 2025 with a regulatory change that has received far less public attention than it deserves. In December, the Central Statistics Agency (Badan Pusat Statistik) officially enacted KBLI 2025, a new national business classification system that replaces KBLI 2020. On the surface, the update appears administrative. In practice, it […]

The Sydney Comedy Festival is thrilled to announce the full 2026 line-up, including brand-new events, incredible Australian exclusives and more than 400 shows in its biggest program ever, on from 13th April to 17th May.  Everyone’s favourite, family-friendly outdoor comedy showcase, the Great Laugh in the Park, returns to Darling Harbour’s Tumbalong Park on Sunday 19h April, following a sell-out first outing last year. We’re thrilled to welcome back host and Australian comedy legend, ABC Kid’s Giggle and Hoot’s Jimmy Rees […]

Indonesia’s healthcare sector is entering a decisive phase. Rising population numbers, longer life expectancy, and growing middle-class expectations are reshaping demand for medical services across the country. From urban specialist clinics to large-scale private hospitals, healthcare is no longer viewed purely as a public service—it is increasingly recognized as a […]

Indonesia’s healthcare sector is entering a decisive phase. Rising population numbers, longer life expectancy, and growing middle-class expectations are reshaping demand for medical services across the country. From urban specialist clinics to large-scale private hospitals, healthcare is no longer viewed purely as a public service—it is increasingly recognized as a […]

As global companies reassess expansion plans amid slowing growth in developed economies, supply chain realignments, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, Southeast Asia remains firmly on the radar. Within the region, Indonesia is frequently cited as a market with long-term potential—but also one that demands careful strategic judgment rather than optimism alone. […]

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is highlighting the critical need for early detection of Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) ahead of Awareness Day on Tuesday March 3, warning that this fast-growing subtype of cancer is frequently missed or misdiagnosed in younger Australian women who sit outside the national screening program. With […]