06 February 2025
An article authored by Simon Littlewood and published in Global Finance Magazine takes an in-depth look...
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29 January 2025
An article recently published on Seven Stones Indonesia’s blog takes a deep dive into how, in 2024,...
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10 January 2025
As global economic uncertainties grow, gold remains a beacon of stability for investors. With inflation...
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18 December 2024
  Indonesian MSMEs have emerged as vital players in global trade, driving significant international...
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27 March 2024
By Tanja Harjuniemi The Finnish-owned boutique hotel, Hani Hideaway, jumped to the top of customer reviews...
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Indonesia’s economic growth in 2025 emerged as...
Aerial view of the Jagorawi toll road interchange, part of Indonesia toll road projects connecting Jakarta and Bogor
Indonesia’s toll road projects have become a...
Airlangga Hartarto speaking at IES 2026
Amid growing global economic uncertainty, the summit...
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Indonesia’s capital market reforms have gained...
Officials and industry leaders raise a toast during the 6th Bali Arak Day celebration, marking Bali Arak’s transition into a regulated and global market.
Traditional Bali Arak Enters Regulated and Global Market
Bali Arak has entered a new phase of development as Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry formally granted...
Illegal foreign workers highlighted in a close-up image of the word ilegal in a dictionary, symbolizing labor violations and compliance issues in Indonesia.
Illegal Foreign Workers Cost Company Rp360 Million in Bintan
Illegal foreign workers have once again drawn regulatory attention in Indonesia, after authorities fined...
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KBLI 2025 Changes Will Not Cancel Existing Business Licenses
Indonesia’s business community has closely watched the transition from KBLI (Indonesian Standard...
Politics
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Indonesia Tops G20 as Economic Growth Reaches 5.11%
Indonesia’s economic growth in 2025 emerged as one of the strongest among major economies, placing...
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Airlangga Hartarto speaking at IES 2026
IES 2026 Aims to Strengthen Indonesia’s Economic Resilience
Amid growing global economic uncertainty, the summit is positioned as a strategic platform to reinforce...
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Leaders inaugurate the Indonesia Pavilion at WEF Davos 2026, marking momentum for a stronger Indonesia investment outlook and global investor engagement.
Indonesia Investment Outlook Strengthens at WEF Davos 2026
Indonesia’s investment outlook continues to strengthen as the Indonesia Pavilion drew strong global investor...
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Investing
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Indonesia Tops G20 as Economic Growth Reaches 5.11%
Indonesia’s economic growth in 2025 emerged as one of the strongest among major economies, placing...
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Aerial view of the Jagorawi toll road interchange, part of Indonesia toll road projects connecting Jakarta and Bogor
Indonesia Toll Road Projects Offered to Australian Investors
Indonesia’s toll road projects have become a key focus of the government’s outreach to Australian...
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Airlangga Hartarto speaking at IES 2026
IES 2026 Aims to Strengthen Indonesia’s Economic Resilience
Amid growing global economic uncertainty, the summit is positioned as a strategic platform to reinforce...
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Lifestyle
A luxury hotel in bali with swimming pool
Bali Luxury Hotels Dominate Investment Growth Until 2027
Bali luxury hotels continue to dominate investment growth as the island reshapes its tourism economy...
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Blood plasma sample held by a medical professional, illustrating materials processed at a blood plasma factory in Indonesia.
Indonesia Builds Blood Plasma Factory To End Imports
Indonesia is taking a decisive step toward healthcare self-sufficiency by developing its first blood...
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Villa Rental Fraud in Bali illustrated by a magnifying glass highlighting the word scam over digital code background.
Villa Rental Fraud in Bali: How Tourists Can Avoid Scams
Villa rental fraud in Bali has become a growing concern for tourists, as scam cases continue to rise...
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Community

North Bali Airport Set For Sumberklampok in Buleleng
After much back and forth over recent years, the Bali DPRD have finally announced that the North Bali...
Jakarta Job Fair to Offer 110,000 Positions
According to reporting from Jakarta Globe, Indonesia’s Manpower Ministry will host a job fair from August 23...
Minister: Tourism Brings USD 10.46-billion in Foreign Exchange
In a press release issued on Monday (27/11/23) by Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy,...
Future Strategies: Lessons From The Hotel Industry
The Conversation is an independent source of news and analysis from the academic and research community...
Indonesia Medical Aesthetics Market Report 2023-2028
PRNewswire have posted details of the “Indonesia Medical Aesthetics Market – Focused...

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.