08 May 2023
By Putu Doni WD, Seven Stones Indonesia Indonesia has adopted something called the first-to-file system...
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11 February 2023
By Terje. H. Nilsen, Seven Stones Indonesia Indonesia has several types of tax obligations if you’re...
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03 February 2023
There have been a lot of discussions around how to best move forward on the government’s intentions to...
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02 February 2023
The world of the Blockchain is getting more and more popular in Indonesia and the higher the public’s...
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17 January 2023
The former Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, and arguably the father of modern science, Francis...
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Sri Mulyani inflation
Indonesia’s Finance Minister, Sri Mulyani Indrawati...
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In a press release published on PR Newswire, Hyundai...
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2024 will see general elections in Indonesia, which...
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Hopes Indonesia Can Become an ASEAN Hub for German Investors
The Investment Ministry and Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has expressed its hope that German investors...
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Transforming Digital Health in Indonesia
The Indonesian Ministry of Health is looking to support the ecosystem of innovators in the health sector...
Events and Seminars
15 Mar 2023
Seminar and Talk

Mastering Property and Hospitality Management in Bali

18:00 - 20:00
Seven Stones Indonesia Jakarta, Noble House, Jl. Dr. Anak Agung Gde Agung, Kav E.4.2 no. 2. Jakarta 12950, 9th floor unit 2B.
15 March Wednesday

Mastering Property and Hospitality Management in Bali

18:00 - 20:00
Seven Stones Indonesia Jakarta, Noble House, Jl. Dr. Anak Agung Gde Agung, Kav E.4.2 no. 2. Jakarta 12950, 9th floor unit 2B.
16 February Thursday

Join the next Business Mixer in Jakarta

17:00 - 20:00
Noble House, Jl. Dr. Anak Agung Gde Agung, Kav E.4.2 no. 2. Jakarta 12950, 9th floor unit 2B.
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Politics
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Ministry: Economic Growth Expected in 2024 Political Year
2024 will see general elections in Indonesia, which historically negatively impacts the economy. However,...
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Indonesia, Australia Hold High-Level Policy Dialogue
Antara News are reporting that the Indonesian Finance Ministry held the Indonesia-Australia High-Level...
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Minister: Golden Visa Coming Soon
According to reporting from Antara News, President Jokowi and his cabinet ministers discussed the Golden...
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Investing
Sri Mulyani inflation
Minister: Inflation Successfully Under Control
Indonesia’s Finance Minister, Sri Mulyani Indrawati has said that the government and Bank Indonesia (BI)...
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Ministry Makes More Commitments to Drive Investment to Nusantara
Moves to drive investments to Indonesia’s new capital city of Nusantara in East Kalimantan took...
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Hyundai Mobis Breaks Ground On New Battery System Plant
In a press release published on PR Newswire, Hyundai Mobis have announced the beginning of construction...
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Lifestyle
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Transforming Digital Health in Indonesia
The Indonesian Ministry of Health is looking to support the ecosystem of innovators in the health sector...
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No Tax on Electric Vehicles
In efforts to develop Indonesia’s EV ecosystem, the government has committed to imposing a motor vehicle...
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Investor Visas Being Evaluated
According to reporting from Antara News, Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration at the Law and...
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Community

Airbnb Partners With 20-Destinations For New “Live And Work Anywhere” Initiative
PhocusWire is reporting that Airbnb is rolling out new online content hubs with information for people...
President: G20 Should Be About Economics And Development Not Politics
Reuters and The Straits Times are reporting on news that Russian President, Vladimir Putin may miss next...
Indonesia's Economic Potential in 2023
The majority of key international institutions predict Indonesia’s economic performance this year...
Bank Mandiri: Q3 Economy Expected To Grow To 6-Percent
According to Investor.Id, PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk is predicting that Indonesia’s economic...
Nusantara Will Be The First Capital City Of Its Kind
Tempo are reporting on Indonesia’s new capital city of Nusantara in East Kalimantan, which President...

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.