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Trade and Investment Factsheets
This factsheet provides the latest statistics on trade and investment between the UK and Indonesia. The...
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Investment in the Indonesian University Sector: A Regulatory Overview for Australian Universities
This publication was developed by PT PricewaterhouseCoopers Indonesia Advisory (PwC Indonesia) in collaboration...
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Investment Trends and Industrial Prospects in Indonesia
Yanuar Fajari, Deputy Director for Investment Planning in Energy at Ministry of Investment/ Indonesia...
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At Full Speed: Indonesia’s Plan to Accelerate Investment
The Indonesian Government expressed its commitment to ensure the certainty and security of domestic and...
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Ekonid Newsletter: Taxes and Law
In this edition of EKONID’s Newsletter Law and Taxes, cooperation partners share their expertise on recent...
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2021-2022 Investment Window Into Indonesia (IWI)
The Indonesian Government introduced its “Industry 4.0” initiative which seeks to accelerate the use...
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Foreign Investment Review: Indonesia
This quick reference guide by Lexology presents a side-by-side comparison of local insights, including...
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Policy Brief: Changes to Trade Policy in Presidential Regulation 32/2022 on Neraca Komoditas
This policy brief by Krisna Gupta, is written as a follow-up to The Centre of Indonesian Policy Studies’...
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Mining in Indonesia: Investment and Taxation Guide
This guide is not intended to be a comprehensive study of all aspects of the mining industry in Indonesia...
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Strengthening Policy Synergy to Maintain Stability and Accelerate Economic Recovery
The Investor Relations Unit (IRU) of the Republic of Indonesia was established as a joint effort between...
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Articles
Netherlands Consider Easier Visas for Indonesians
Foreign Tourist Arrivals Double From Last Year
Integrity Pact Signed to Support Peaceful Elections
Minister: Let’s Hold More Events at Lake Toba
Jakarta to Remain a Business City After Capital Relocation
Jokowi Declares 5-Day Weekend for Eid al-Adha
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Vietjet Launches Direct Flights to Jakarta
Chris Loh, writing for Simple Flying, is reporting that budget airline, Vietjet will be launching direct...
President Says COVID-19 Pandemic is Over in Indonesia
President Jokowi officially declared the COVID-19 pandemic over in Indonesia on June 21 marking the start...
Pakuwon and Marriott to Develop Luxury Hotels in IKN
Tempo are reporting that PT Pakuwon Jati Tbk in cooperation with Marriott International is set to...
Bali Sun-Seekers Make Way for Digital Nomads, Spiritual Tourists
Bali’s bars and beaches may have to take the backseat as Indonesia looks to promote its spiritual getaways...
Benefits Of Using a Buyer's Agent
  Photo by Kraken Images on Unsplash. We know that this last year or so has been very difficult...

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.