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Designed to immerse guests in a sophisticated and welcoming atmosphere, the boutique showcases a harmonious interplay of luxurious marble textures, sleek stainless steel finishes, and modern architectural details. Every element has been thoughtfully curated to create an elevated environment where customers can explore exceptional timepieces in comfort and style.

At the heart of the boutique is a curated portfolio of internationally renowned watch brands, including Baume & Mercier, Bell & Ross, Breitling, Longines, TAG Heuer, and Tudor, each celebrated for its heritage, innovation, and precision.

“We are delighted to welcome our customers to the new INTime Grand Indonesia boutique,” said Irwan D. Mussry, President & CEO of Time International. “This transformation represents our vision of creating a modern and inspiring destination where customers can experience the world of fine watchmaking in a more intimate and elevated way.”

Strategically located within one of Jakarta’s prominent lifestyle destinations, the reopening of INTime Grand Indonesia marks another milestone in Time International’s dedication to delivering world-class luxury retail experiences for Indonesia’s growing community of watch enthusiasts and collectors.

This publication is authored by and reflects the views and opinions of Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta. More information about Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta, please visit www.mandarinoriental.com/jakarta

Jakarta, 24 March 2026 — Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta’s all-day dining restaurant, Cinnamon, introduces a reimagined collection of four exceptional buffet experiences, each crafted to suit different occasions, from intimate gatherings to lively weekend celebrations.

HALAL BIHALAL FEAST (30 MARCH TO 19 APRIL 2026) 

Get together after Eid al Fit-r with the Halal Bihalal Feast, available for lunch and dinner. Designed for both family reunions and corporate gatherings with a minimum of 30 guests, the menu brings together Arabian influences and Indonesian classics in a well-balanced offering. Guests may enjoy selections from the mezze bar, Moroccan beef stew, and signature carvery highlights such as slow-cooked kambing guling and daging bakar Maranggi, alongside local favourites including soto Betawi and traditional market sweets. The experience is priced at IDR 548,000++ per adult and IDR 274,000++ per child. Exclusive banking privileges include 20% savings for Mandiri cardholders and 15% for BCA and OCBC cardholders, along with group savings of up to 20% for larger bookings.

EASTER BRUNCH: A FESTIVE CELEBRATION (SUNDAY, 5 APRIL 2026)

Set within a refined yet playful atmosphere, Cinnamon transforms into a fun sanctuary, adorned with festive Easter décor from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The menu highlights an Easter carving station featuring Australian bone-in ribeye served with black truffle jus and potato mousseline, alongside a selection of international and Indonesian dishes such as lobster bakar Jimbaran, seafood on ice, and slow-roasted kambing guling. Little ones are also treated with a dedicated children’s buffet and interactive egg-colouring activities. Priced at IDR 688,000++ per guest, the brunch is complemented by exclusive bank partnerships offering savings of up to 20%, as well as Buy 3 Get 4 and group savings for parties of eight or more.

RAME RAME BUFFET: JAVANESE HERITAGE (10 APRIL TO JUNE 2026)

Debuting on Friday, 10 April 2026, the Rame Rame Buffet presents a celebration of Javanese culinary heritage, available every Friday evening through June 2026. The experience features an unlimited signature à la carte concept served directly to the table, offering refined interpretations of traditional dishes such as iga bakar rawon and opor ayam Yogyakarta presented in a delicate vol-au-vent. This is complemented by a wider selection including Li Feng’s signature dim sum and roasted meats, Lyon’s French-inspired boeuf à la mode, and a variety of premium beef dishes. The series will continue to evolve with upcoming themes, including Batavia’s Legacy highlighting the heritage of Old Batavia through dishes such as soto Betawi or kerak telor (July to September 2026) and Bali & Beyond celebrating the vibrant spices and sun-drenched flavours from Bali to the islands of eastern Indonesia (October to December 2026). The Rame Rame Buffet series is available every Friday evening from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at IDR 428,000++ per guest.

SUNDAY BRUNCH: A VIBRANT CELEBRATION (FROM 12 APRIL 2026) 

Sunday Brunch offers a lively yet refined weekend dining experience, centred around chef-led stations and quality ingredients. Guests may explore a range of Indonesian and international selections, from charcoal-grilled specialties and fresh seafood to thoughtfully prepared international dishes.

Highlights include wagyu beef from the grill, the seafood colosseum, and Indonesian favourites such as sop buntut and kambing guling. International selections include foie gras with kalio essence and a Rustichella pasta station. Sustainability is incorporated through the use of cage-free eggs, featured in dishes such as crab benedict and smoked salmon scrambled eggs with caviar. This brunch is priced at IDR 688,000++ per guest, supported by exclusive bank partnerships offering savings of up to 50% or Buy 1 Get 1 privileges, as well as tiered group offers. For reservations and enquiries, please contact Cinnamon via WhatsApp at +62 21 2993 8888, on Instagram at @mo_jakarta, or through the website at mandarinoriental.com/en/jakarta. 

This publication is authored by Koltiva and reflects its views and opinions. More information about Koltiva is available at www.koltiva.com.

• KOLTIVA pilot AI-powered traceability and sustainability intelligence through its partner SUGATA PTE. LTD, a sustainability-driven coffee and cocoa supplier in Aceh, Indonesia, under the AIAP for Industry initiative, led by AI Singapore. 

• The pilot introduces AI-Generated Sustainability and Compliance Reporting platform with integrated Data Quality Monitoring. This intelligent system automates ESG and due diligence reporting, replacing manual processes with fast, accurate, and globally aligned outputs. 

• AI will continuously validate data, detect anomalies, and ensure the integrity of field and transaction records, reinforcing KoltiTrace’s trusted traceability framework and enhancing decision-making across the supply chain.

Jakarta & Singapore, 6th February 2026 – Koltiva, a Swiss-Indonesian AgriTech company operating in 94 countries and enabling over 19,000 businesses, is launching a groundbreaking AI-powered traceability initiative to transform global agribusiness supply chains. The first pilot project will be implemented with SUGATA PTE. LTD, a sustainability-driven coffee and cocoa supplier based in Aceh, Indonesia, and will introduce the region’s first AI-enabled traceability model for responsible sourcing, under the AIAP for Industry initiative led by AI Singapore. 

This initiative responds to mounting global regulatory pressures such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), the U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), and Europe’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). By integrating world-class artificial intelligence into its digital ecosystem, this collaboration helps Koltiva in developing cutting-edge solutions for AI-powered traceability and sustainability intelligence. This strategic project leverages AI Singapore’s deep technical framework to embed intelligent capabilities into every stage of the supply chain, specifically targeting AI for Sustainability and Risk Resilience, Field Operations, and Fair Finance, reinforcing Koltiva’s position at the forefront of the global AgriTech sector. 

Speaking on the significance of the collaboration, Joe Keen Poon, Executive Chairman of the Board at KOLTIVA, says, “As a Singaporean leading a global firm, I am proud to anchor our technological evolution in AI Singapore’s world-class ecosystem. By leveraging Singapore’s AI leadership, we are empowering smallholder farmers across 94 countries to navigate complex global regulations through truly intelligent, data-driven supply chains.” 

“Global supply chains are facing unprecedented pressure from tightening compliance regulations, growing consumer demand for transparent food security systems to the urgent need for smallholder inclusion. This is driving a fundamental shift where AI-powered traceability is a catalyst for building inclusive, resilient, and sustainable food systems. The collaboration with our partner, SUGATA and AI Singapore marks a major step forward in making global supply chains not only transparent but truly intelligent.” 

This collaboration will explore capabilities enhancement that transform how sustainability, field operations are managed across agribusiness supply chains. At the heart of this initiative is AI for Sustainability and Risk Resilience, where predictive intelligence enhances how agribusinesses measure and manage environmental and social performance. By embedding advanced analytics and automated reporting into KoltiTrace’s digital ecosystem, the collaboration explores real-time monitoring of climate, yield, and compliance risks. AI-generated sustainability reports, continuous data verification, and automated ESG documentation will help agribusinesses and investors move from reactive compliance to proactive climate action grounded in verifiable data. 

Equally transformative is the application of AI to field operations and project empowerment. Intelligent advisory systems will equip agronomists and project managers with real-time insights that guide decision-making on the ground, whether through profitability analytics, contract intelligence, or risk tracking dashboards. These tools make operations not only more efficient but more adaptive to changing conditions, ensuring that every field intervention is data-informed and impact-driven. 

Laurence Liew, Director of AI Innovation at AI Singapore says, “Through the AIAP for Industry, AI Singapore is pleased to partner with Kudeungo Sugata (through Sugata Pte. Ltd) and Koltiva to advance AI solutions that strengthen sustainability and resilience across agribusiness supply chains. This collaboration brings together our shared commitment to developing impactful, industry ready innovations while cultivating a strong pipeline of local AI engineering talent for the future.” 

SUGATA, as the first KOLTIVA’s client to pilot these AI solutions within its cocoa and coffee sourcing operations in Indonesia, integrates full-farm mapping, training, and coaching for producers, as well as premium payments tied to sustainable practices. 

Furqonudin Ramadhani, CTO and Co-Founder Koltiva, says, “We are prioritizing the co development of an AI-Generated Sustainability and Compliance Reporting platform with integrated Data Quality Monitoring. This system will automate reporting processes, replacing manual workflows with fast, accurate, and globally aligned ESG and due diligence documentation. AI will also monitor and validate data across systems, detect anomalies, and ensure the integrity of field and transaction records.”

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About KOLTIVA Offering human-centered technology and boots-on-the-ground solutions that digitize agribusinesses and help smallholder producers transition to sustainable practices and traceable sourcing, KOLTIVA is recognized as the leading global sustainable agriculture and supply chain traceability company. As a global technology provider, it constructs ethical, transparent, and sustainable supply chains, assisting enterprises in fortifying their resilience and transparency. The company helps businesses and their suppliers comply with ever-changing regulations and consumer demands worldwide with traceability solutions. Operating in more than 94 countries and fortified by a network of customer support offices in 21 countries, KOLTIVA is committed to supporting over 19,000 enterprises in establishing transparent and robust supply chains while empowering over 2,000,000 producers to increase their annual income. www.koltiva.com

This publication is authored by and reflects the views and opinions of Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta. More information about Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta, please visit www.mandarinoriental.com/jakarta

Jakarta, 23 January 2026 — Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta proudly presents a series of grand Chinese New Year celebrations to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with loved ones. From auspicious Cantonese dining and a joyful reunion stay offer to elegant hampers and cultural performances, the hotel presents a season of prosperity and togetherness in the heart of Jakarta.

Chinese New Year Stays 

Celebrate Chinese New Year 2026 with the A Joyful Reunion stay offer, available from 1 February to 1 March 2026, featuring up to 10% savings on Bed & Breakfast, daily breakfast for two adults and two children under six, Chinese New Year-themed in-room amenities, and a complimentary visit to the Textile Museum with a hands-on batik-making experience.

Prosperous Chinese New Year’s Eve Dining at Li Feng, Lyon, and Cinnamon

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with an exceptional dining experience across Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta’s signature restaurants.

Specially curated by Two-Michelin-starred Chef Fei, Li Feng presents An Auspicious Family Dinner with its 11-course “Kung Hei Fat Choi” set menu, featuring signature dishes such as Prosperity Yu Sheng Salad, Baked Lobster with Cream and Cheese, Deep-Fried Swan Dumplings with Black Pepper Duck Meat, Braised Beef Short Ribs with Cantonese Barbeque Sauce, and decadent desserts, among many others.

Lyon presents Feast of Abundance, a 10-course set menu highlighting Prosperity Yu Sheng Salad, Braised Shredded Chicken and Scallops Soup, Cantonese Roasted Duck with Hoisin Sauce, Steamed Tiger Fish with Preserved Radish and Black Garlic Sauce, and many more.

Meanwhile, Cinnamon, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, offers a lavish Chinese New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet.

These dining experiences are available on Monday, 16 February 2026.

• An Auspicious Family Dinner Set Menu at Li Feng

  IDR 2,188,000++ per person | Minimum eight persons

   

• Feast of Abundance Dinner Set Menu at Lyon

  IDR 1,888,000++ per person | Minimum six persons

   

• Chinese New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet at Cinnamon

  IDR 799,000++ per person

Chinese New Year Hamper and Sweet Delicacies

To mark the season of abundance, Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta also introduces a Chinese New Year Hamper from Li Feng, elegantly presented in red and gold with a Fire Horse motif. The hamper includes three cookie jars featuring Chinese Walnut Chocolate Cookies, Chinese Oatmeal with Black Sesame, and Pineapple Tarts, along with an artisanal ceramic tea jar, red packets, and a leather luggage tag. The hamper is priced at IDR 1,588,000 net per box and is available until 16 February 2026.

Festive sweet offerings from the Mandarin Oriental Cake Shop include the signature Classic MO Lapis Legit priced at IDR 1,088,000 net and Strawberry Blossom Cake at IDR 888,000 net per cake.

Festive Performances

Chinese New Year celebrations will be enlivened with traditional lion dance (Barongsai) performances and appearances by the auspicious Fu Lu Shou characters on Chinese New Year’s Eve, Monday, 16 January 2026 (from 6.00pm to 9.30pm), and Chinese New Year Day, Tuesday, 17 January 2026 (from 11.45am to 2.00pm). Performances will take place across the hotel’s lobby and dining venues, culminating in a vibrant dragon and lion dance alongside the Three Gods (Fu Lu Shou).

Fitness Class: New Year, New You

Completing the celebrations, Fitness & Wellness at Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta presents the “New Year, New You” programme, designed to support a healthy start to the year with personalised training sessions, available until 28 February 2026. Priced at IDR 700,000 net, the programme includes two personal training sessions and one complimentary session, each lasting one hour.

For reservations and further information, please visit www.mandarinoriental.com/jakarta or contact +62 21 2993 8888.

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This publication is authored by and reflects the views and opinions of Renewable Energy Skills Development (RESD) Project. More information about Renewable Energy Skills Development (RESD), please visit Renewable Energy Skills Development (RESD) Project – Renewable Energy Indonesia

Jakarta, 21 January 2026 – To support Indonesia’s Net Zero Emission 2060 target and accelerate the national energy transition, the Governments of Indonesia and Switzerland have reaffirmed their joint commitment to strengthening human resources in the renewable energy sector through the launch of Renewable Energy Skills Development (RESD) Phase 2.

The program follows a cooperation agreement signed on 2 October 2025 between the Energy and Mineral Resources Human Resources Development Agency (BPSDM ESDM) and the Swiss Government through the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO, witnessed by Vice President of Switzerland and Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, Vice Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Yuliot, and Vice Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Stella Christie.

RESD Phase 2 (October 2025–December 2028) builds on the achievements of Phase 1, implemented from December 2020 to July 2025. During the first phase, the program graduated 450 applied bachelor students specializing in renewable energy, trained 386 certified solar PV and micro-hydro technicians across nine provinces, strengthened the capacity of 214 lecturers and instructors at 10 polytechnics and training centers, established more than 100 industry partnerships, and achieved an 80 percent graduate employment rate.

At the launch event in Jakarta, Swiss Ambassador to Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and ASEAN Olivier Zehnder emphasized that Switzerland and Indonesia share the belief that a skilled and job-ready workforce is a critical foundation for the energy transition. He noted that RESD helps address the growing demand for qualified renewable energy professionals through joint investment in human capital toward Net Zero Emission 2060.

Echoing this view, Head of the Energy and Mineral Resources Human Resources Development Agency, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Prahoro Nurtjahyo, highlighted that Indonesia’s vast renewable energy potential can only be realized through strong human resource capacity, supported by policies that reinforce educational and vocational institutions.

Similarly, Director General of Higher Education, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Khairul Munadi stressed that RESD goes beyond curriculum development by building a vocational education system aligned with industry needs and integrating formal and non-formal education in the development of green skills.

From the labor perspective, Director General of Vocational Training and Productivity Development, Ministry of Manpower Darmawansyah, represented by Director of Productivity Development, Ministry of Manpower Muhammad Ali, stated that RESD responds to both emission reduction goals and workforce competency needs by expanding access to vocational training and employment opportunities in the renewable energy sector.

Over the next 3.5 years, RESD Phase 2 will expand to 19 polytechnics and training institutions across 15 provinces under the coordination of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, and the Ministry of Manpower. Key priorities include expanding technology coverage to battery energy storage alongside solar and hydropower, strengthening industry-based curricula, upgrading training facilities to industry standards, and promoting gender equality in renewable energy education and careers.

Swiss support includes curriculum development, training for lecturers and instructors by Swiss experts, provision of industry-standard learning facilities, and promotion of gender equality in the renewable energy sector.

Through practice-based learning and close industry engagement, RESD Phase 2 aims to enhance graduate employability while supporting Indonesia’s renewable energy targets and Net Zero Emission 2060, further strengthening Indonesia–Switzerland cooperation in sustainable development.

This publication is authored by and reflects the views and opinions of Time International. More information about Time International is available on www.timeinternational.co.id.

Jakarta, 11 December 2025 – Marking a highly anticipated milestone, Hublot has opened its first monobrand boutique in Indonesia. Located at the most premier luxury retail destination, Plaza Indonesia, the boutique caters to the tastes and expectations of a new generation of watch enthusiasts. The 69 sqm space, managed by the leading luxury retail group Time International, introduces an innovative retail concept in Southeast Asia alongside several other features designed to further enhance the customer experience. 

Showcasing Hublot’s bold design philosophy and its daring, unconventional use of materials, the boutique highlights standout features. From the exterior, a striking façade of grand, meticulously arranged wood panels immediately draws attention. Stepping inside, guests are greeted by blonde wood flooring that flows effortlessly into neutral-toned furnishings, complemented by expertly designed lighting that evokes the uplifting warmth of natural daylight. Curated artwork in vibrant, mood-enhancing hues further enriches the space, creating dynamic focal points throughout. First unveiled at Hublot’s boutique in Tokyo’s ultra-stylish Omotesando district, this design concept introduces an entirely new dimension to the boutique shopping experience. 

The VIP lounge encapsulates Hublot’s dedication to providing a personalised and comfortable experience for its esteemed clients—a private setting where interiors reflect the brand’s “Art of Fusion” philosophy, enhanced by contemporary accents and vibrant lighting. Seamlessly connected to the main retail area, the space forms a fitting finale to the boutique journey, inviting guests to explore Hublot’s heritage, discuss a timepiece that has captured their interest, or simply enjoy a warm, engaging conversation—bringing their visit to a memorable close.

ABOUT HUBLOT 

In 1980 and for the first time, a watch dared to put a gold case on a rubber strap, turning the luxury watch world upside down in the process. Named for the porthole-shaped bezel with its exposed screws, Hublot was born and with it, the Art of Fusion. In 2005, the brand took this exercise in creative thinking to a new level with the Big Bang and its iconic design, size and layered construction case. That same year, Hublot received the Best Design award at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. Since then, spurred by this revolutionary mindset, the Big Bang has never stopped reinventing itself. The twenty-first century has its first watch Icon. 

The concept of fusion is omnipresent, the guiding principle for every collection. Big Bang timepieces reshape the geometries of time; Classic Fusion balances boldness and restraint, while the Exceptional Timepieces overwrite expectations to create unprecedented horological objects. With its disruptive approach of challenging convention, Hublot’s DNA is transcribed in the Unico, Meca-10 and tourbillon in-house movements, to add another tier of meaning to Art of Fusion. 

Alchemy is ingrained in Hublot and not just at La Manufacture. Magic can take place on a football pitch, producing partnerships with major events (UEFA Champions League and UEFA Euro™). Sometimes it happens at a concert, a basketball match, an artistic performance or at a unique gastronomic experience with Hublot’s family of starred Chefs. And so, the Hublot Vibes come to life, through shared moments of exaltation amongst the Hublotistas, its very own community of proud Hublot owners. The Art of Fusion goes beyond the tangible. It is a way of being, the Hublot way of life. 

ABOUT TIME INTERNATIONAL 

A leading brand builder and retail organisation, Time International prides itself on its commitment to the promotion and appreciation of horological culture, luxury fashion, and lifestyle. Founded in the 1960s and currently managed by its second generation, Time International manages and operates both multi-brand retail stores – including leading watch retailer The Time Place, INTime, and Urban Icon – as well as mono-brand boutiques for several of the world’s most renowned brands, among them Rolex, Chanel, Cartier, TAG Heuer, Fendi, Tissot, Fossil and many more. 

Renowned as an inspiring place to work in, the company enhances the well-being of its employees and nurtures the talents behind the business while also upholding its history of excellent service. With its unparalleled position in the market, Time International is also committed to giving back to society. The company is dedicated to keeping its long-held high standards of quality Marketing Expertise, and Customer Relations. Time International has the largest service centre in Jakarta, Time Care and Watch Care, complete with state-of-the-art technology, providing professional after-sales care for all brands sold from the retail outlets. For more information, visit www.timeinternational.co.id