Indonesia Guide

Living in Indonesia can be a fantastic experience, one that many would love to experience. The food, the people, the many cultures, the incredible places and the nature are just a few of the highlights of this remarkable country. 

But just like anywhere you choose to live, there are always challenges and things that may be different to your norm, so at Social Expat we have put together a plethora of useful articles and information to help make your transition as smooth and comfortable as possible. 

If you would like to share tips and information from your time living in Indonesia, then feel free to let us know and we would love to publish your experiences! Check out our write for us page or send an email to [email protected] about how you can write with Social Expat!

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President Heads to Thailand For The APEC Summit
Following the recent G20 Summit in Bali, President Jokowi heads to Bangkok, Thailand today to take part...
Jokowi: Four Solid Results from G20 Summit
Francisca Christy Rosana writing for Tempo is reporting that Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo or Jokowi announced...
Indonesia Moves To Coordinate Nickel Cartel
BNN Bloomberg are reporting that Indonesia, home to a quarter of the world’s nickel reserves, is proposing...
Indonesia An Attractive Investment Destination For RoK
Vietnam Plus are reporting on a story related to investing in Indonesia, saying that Indonesia has emerged...
Jokowi: Indonesia and Friends Must Be Part of the Global Health Supply Chain
CNN Indonesia, reporting from the G20 Summit in Bali, say that President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) wants Indonesia...
G20: Japan Pledges To Provide Loans For Transportation
Japanese national daily newspaper, The Mainichi, is reporting from the G20 in Nusa Dua, Bali that Japanese...
Jokowi: We Need To Collaborate To Save The World
The official website of The President of The Republic of Indonesia has published the main talking point...
USD 20-Billion Incentive To Move Indonesia Away From Coal Power
Investing.Com have published an article based on a Reuters report that a coalition of countries will...
Series of Agreements Achieved by Indonesia from the U.S.
Dwi Aditya Putra, from Tirto.Id, is reporting that President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and President of the...
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AYANA Segara Bali Luxury Oceanfront Resort Is Now Open
In a press release published by Luxury Travel Magazine, the highly anticipated AYANA Segara Bali, a new...
Foreign Tourist Arrivals Up By 361.31-Percent
According to Tempo, Indonesia’s Central Statistics Agency (BPS) have announced that 678,500-foreign tourists...
Free High-Speed Train Tickets Selling Fast
Jakarta Globe are reporting that tickets to go on the new high-speed Jakarta-Bandung train trial runs...
Tech Giants Could be Banned If They Don't Comply
Newswires, including TEMPO, CNN and Bisnis.Com are reporting on a breaking story indicating that Facebook,...
Red and White Cabinet Retreat Builds Synergy and Discipline
In an official release on the website of The President of The Republic of Indonesia, the Red and White...

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.