Entrepreneur, visionary and presidential advisor, Chairul Tanjung is arguably Indonesia’s fastest rising tycoon. Through his business moves and his vision, he is helping to shape the new Indonesia. GlobeAsia takes a look at what makes Chairul Tanjung Man of the Year. 1:02pm Jan 2, 2012
Former banking and marketing executive Intan Abdams Katoppo is the woman charged with turning around the fortunes of ailing state hotel operator PT Hotel Indonesia Natour. She may have only been appointed last month, but Intan is wasting no time in getting on with the difficult job of shining up some very faded stars. 11:33am Jan 3, 2012
New faces to contest gubernatorial election
Although elections for a new governor for Jakarta are still months away, fresh new faces are standing up trying to take a shot at the top slot formerly dominated by senior politicians and army generals. 12:06pm Jan 3, 2012
The next big thing in business
Mining tycoon Samin Tan has beaten out the world’s largest diversified commodity trader Glencore for a slice of Aburizal Bakrie’s Bumi Plc pie.Indonesia has a new coal baron. 8:19am Jan 3, 2012
Natasha Skincare: Divine success
Fredi Setyawan never expected that he would one day have a business network and a strong customer base all across the country. He credits not only perseverance and hard work for his success, but also the blessing of God. Fredi Setyawan has always believed in working hard, but it hasn’t always brought success. “I have always been persistent, diligent and hard working,” he muses. 8:08am Jan 3, 2012
Although the distance between Austria and Indonesia is thousands of miles away, bilateral relations have been excellent and the two countries are now seeking ways to expand relations in business, trade and investment, tourism, culture and technology. 11:49am Jan 3, 2012
An ASEAN business force in the making
The Siam Cement Group (SCG) is Thailand’s largest industrial conglomerate and, as SK Zainuddin reports, under the leadership of Kan Trakulhoon, it is fast growing into a regional business group. 10:55pm Jan 3, 2012
Having recognized the economic potential of cultural commodities, Hong Kong is preparing for an influx of exciting new business opportunities based on tourism and the arts. 11:59am Jan 3, 2012
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