Chocolate, sustainability and closer business ties between Australia and Indonesia

Demand from Australian consumers for sustainable produce has heightened opportunities for Indonesian businesses, a breakfast in Melbourne has heard.   The Katalis event was organised by Asialink Business and featured speakers from the Australian and Indonesian business communities. Katalis is a bilateral government development program with a focus on commercial opportunities. Panellists delivered short presentations […]

Indonesia-Australia partnerships crucial for higher education

As Indonesia seeks to educate its massive population, direct partnerships between training institutions in Indonesia and Australia will be crucial in making it a reality.   It was President Widodo who last year highlighted the importance of education in allowing Indonesia to develop “superior talents” and grow the national economy. Widodo spoke of the importance […]

How Indonesia plans to fill post-pandemic creative and tourism skill gaps

The Republic of Indonesia hopes to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic by bolstering its creative and tourism economies. To do this, it will require instilling young Indonesians with new digital and green skills with the intent to draw in domestic and international tourists.   “We lost two years. It’s been tough for two years,” Sandiaga […]

Bukalapak, Victorian government partner for Melbourne-based tech hub

Bukalapak has partnered with the Victorian government for a new learning and development tech hub located in Melbourne’s CBD.   The hub – Bukalapak’s first international base – aims to recruit new talent and focus on innovation and product development. It will also serve double duty as a learning and development centre for both Australian […]