Conquering new frontiers

The value of global mergers and acquisition (M&A) deals in 2012 was a staggering $2.7 trillion, more than twice the size of Indonesia's economy. The Asia Pacific, excluding Japan, accounted for $509 billion, which clearly illustrates that companies which invest and venture overseas have huge potential for growth that dwarfs their home markets. Indonesian companies are also starting to play a role on the global corporate stage.

The battle for jamu

The man with the Midas touch

Power and influence

Construction sector gears up for growth

As Indonesia's ratio of investment to gross domestic product (GDP) has reached the highest level in the past 18 years, the construction sector is expected to benefit this year. Construction and toll road operators have been racing to expand their business to gain advantage from the momentum of increasing domestic economic activities as well as a multi-year investment plan initiated by the government that depends on strong cooperation with the private sector.

Closing the gap between demand and supply

Infrastructure emergency

Time to take a risk

The art and science of relationship marketing

Customer relationship marketing (CRM) is a household word today although its true meaning is rarely understood. Many corporations use CRM to try and drive business but end up missing the point or alienating customers.

Creating quality growth

The power of collaboration

The organic way

Building on the revolution

As thousands of Egyptians camped out in Tahrir square to overthrow long-term dictator Hosni Mubarak, they may have been consuming Indomie, Indonesia's favorite instant noodle.

In the fight against extremism, economic prosperity is key

When Garuda and elephant dance

The way we will live tomorrow

Harvesting trust in TAM

Always happy to talk to the media, Toyota Astra Motor chief Johnny Dharmawan shares his thoughts with GlobeAsia. The concerted building of trust has made Johnny Darmawan a successful CEO. The president director of Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) has taken the company through crises to enhance the Toyota brand's dominance in the Indonesian automotive market. He is well trusted by the principal, and has been showered with honors by the industry.

The great power push

Brave new world for Smartphones

Set for success

Joining the golf club by choosing a membership

For most people, golf courses and golf clubs are synonymous. The notion of a club for course members situated on the same grounds is a common perception, but in fact, the buildings associated with golf courses evolved in different ways. In the beginnings of golf, societies formed so golfers could socialize and share their common interest.

Best lines: In golf as in business, numbers don't Lie

From Indonesia to the world

The changing face of Berlin

Saving sight

A group of international journalists recently gathered in a Vietnamese classroom to watch a surgical procedure in progress at the operating room of the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, on board a McDonnell Douglas DC-10 aircraft.

$50 billion to connect Indonesia

Wages: In search of a win-win solution

Mansions in the sky