13 January 2026
Indonesia’s Ministry of Health has confirmed 62 cases of so-called “super flu” detected across eight...
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04 November 2025
As Jakarta enters the rainy season, the city is doubling down on flood management to reduce inundation...
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07 July 2025
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has directed disaster management teams and related agencies to remain...
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28 May 2025
Several Southeast Asian countries, including Singapore and Thailand, have reported a rise in COVID-19...
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05 February 2025
A leading multi-brand hospitality and accommodation platform, RedRoorz, recognizes the growing potential...
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Indonesia has been appointed President of the United...
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Over 2 Million Tourists Visit Yogyakarta During Year-End Holidays
Yogyakarta recorded a strong rebound in tourism during the 2025 Christmas and 2026 New Year holiday period,...
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Indonesia Includes Digital Wallets in Financial Data System
The Indonesian government has issued a new regulation that formally places digital wallets within the...
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Politics
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Indonesia to Lead UN Human Rights Council in 2026
Indonesia has been appointed President of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for 2026, marking...
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IKN Accelerates Phase II for Indonesia’s Political Capital by 2028
The development of IKN is entering a critical stage as the Nusantara Capital Authority (Otorita Ibu Kota...
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Indonesia to Regulate Mobile Registration with Face Recognition
Indonesia, through The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) is preparing a new ministerial...
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Indonesia Coretax Guide for Foreign National Tax Signers
Indonesia’s tax administration system now requires certain foreign nationals to hold a Tax Identity Number...
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Over 2 Million Tourists Visit Yogyakarta During Year-End Holidays
Yogyakarta recorded a strong rebound in tourism during the 2025 Christmas and 2026 New Year holiday period,...
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Indonesia Includes Digital Wallets in Financial Data System
The Indonesian government has issued a new regulation that formally places digital wallets within the...
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Super Flu in Indonesia: 62 Cases Confirmed, Mitigation Continues
Indonesia’s Ministry of Health has confirmed 62 cases of so-called “super flu” detected across eight...
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Top 20 Places to Travel in 2026, Indonesia Makes the List
Looking for travel inspiration beyond overcrowded hotspots? The world’s best places to travel in 2026...
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Over 2 Million Tourists Visit Yogyakarta During Year-End Holidays
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Community

Policy Brief: Changes to Trade Policy in Presidential Regulation 32/2022 on Neraca Komoditas
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HMPV in Indonesia: No Pandemic Threat, Prevention is Key
The Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), recently reported in China, has also been identified in Indonesia,...
Indonesia's Foreign Debt Under Control Despite An Increase In November 2022
According to Kontan, Indonesia’s Foreign Debt (ULN) in November 2022 increased to USD 392.6-billion,...
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Andrzej Barski

Director of Seven Stones Indonesia

Andrzej is Co-owner/ Founder and Director of Seven Stones Indonesia. He was born in the UK to Polish parents and has been living in Indonesia for more than 33-years. He is a skilled writer, trainer and marketer with a deep understanding of Indonesia and its many cultures after spending many years travelling across the archipelago from North Sumatra to Irian Jaya.

His experience covers Marketing, Branding, Advertising, Publishing, Real Estate and Training for 5-Star Hotels and Resorts in Bali and Jakarta, which has given him a passion for the customer experience. He’s a published author and a regular contributor to local and regional publications. His interests include conservation, eco-conscious initiatives, spirituality and motorcycles. Andrzej speaks English and Indonesian.

Terje H. Nilsen

Director of Seven Stones Indonesia

Terje is from Norway and has been living in Indonesia for over 20-years. He first came to Indonesia as a child and after earning his degree in Business Administration from the University of Agder in Norway, he moved to Indonesia in 1993, where he has worked in leading positions in education and the fitness/ wellness industries all over Indonesia including Jakarta, Banjarmasin, Medan and Bali.

He was Co-owner and CEO of the Paradise Property Group for 10-years and led the company to great success. He is now Co-owner/ Founder and Director of Seven Stones Indonesia offering market entry services for foreign investors, legal advice, sourcing of investments and in particular real estate investments. He has a soft spot for eco-friendly and socially sustainable projects and investments, while his personal business strengths are in property law, tourism trends, macroeconomics, Indonesian government and regulations. His personal interests are in sport, adventure, history and spiritual experiences.

Terje’s leadership, drive and knowledge are recognised across many industries and his unrivalled network of high level contacts in government and business spans the globe. He believes you do good and do well but always in that order. Terje speaks English, Indonesian and Norwegian.

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Ridwan Jasin Zachrie

CFO of Seven Stones Indonesia, Jakarta

Ridwan is one of Indonesia’s top executives with a long and illustrious career in the financial world. He holds several professional certifications including being a Certified Business Valuer (CBV) issued by the Australian Academy of Finance and Management; Broker-Dealer Representative (WPPE); and The Directorship Certification for Directors and Commissioners, issued by the Indonesian Institute of Commissioners and Directors.

His experience includes being the Managing Director at one of the top investment banking groups in the region, the Recapital Group, the CFO at State-owned enterprises in fishery industry and the CEO at Tanri Abeng & Son Holding. He’s also been an Independent Commissioner in several Financial Service companies and on the Audit and Risk Committee at Bank BTPN Tbk, Berau Coal Energy Tbk, Aetra Air Jakarta as well as working for Citibank, Bank Mandiri and HSBC. His last position was as CFO at PT Citra Putra Mandiri – OSO Group.

Ridwan has won a number of prestigious awards including the Best CFO Awards 2019 (Institute of Certified Management Accountant Australia-Indonesia); Asia Pacific Young Business Leader awarded by Asia 21 Network New York USA (Tokyo 2008); UK Alumni Business Awards 2008 awarded by the British Council; and The Most Inspiring Human Resources Practitioners’ version of Human Capital Magazine 2010.

He’s a member of the Board of Trustees of the Alumni Association of the Faculty of Law, Trisakti University, Co-Founder of the Paramadina Public Policy Institute and actively writes books, publications and articles in the mass media. He co-authored “Korupsi Mengorupsi Indonesia” in 2009, which helps those with an interest in understanding governance in Indonesia and the critical issue of corruption. Ridwan speaks Indonesian and English.

Per Fredrik Ecker

Managing Director of Seven Stones Indonesia, Jakarta

Per is the Managing Director of the Seven Stones Indonesia (SSI) Jakarta office and has more than 25-years’ experience in Indonesia, China, and Western Europe. He previously worked in senior management positions with Q-Free ASA, Siemens AG, and other companies in the telecom sector. Over the last six years, he has been the Chairman of the Indonesia-Norway Business Council (INBC) and recently become elected to be on the board of EuroCham Indonesia.

His most recent experience is within Intelligent Transport Solutions (ITS), Telecom, and other sectors within the Indonesian market. He is today through his position in SSI and by representing Norway Connect, promoting Nordic and European companies that would like to explore business opportunities in the Indonesian market. He’s also playing an active role to help create the Nordic House concept in Jakarta that will provide an excellent platform for Nordic companies entering Indonesia, where they’ll find a community that can offer support with trusted information and affordable services to enter this market.