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 digital economy investment will reach...
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East Ventures, a leading venture capital firm in Indonesia...
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a podium with American flags in the background, highlighting the Trump tariff impact on Indonesia and global trade.
OECD Flags Trump Tariff Impact on Indonesia’s Economy
The Trump tariff impact is raising concerns over Indonesia’s economic outlook. In its latest June...
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Indonesia-EU Trade Deal Finally Concluded
Jakarta Globe is reporting that Indonesia and the European Union have finalized negotiations on the long-anticipated...
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Indonesia Looks to Expand Clean Energy Cooperation with Norway
Following a courtesy call from the Norwegian Ambassador to Indonesia, Rut Kruger Giverin, Indonesian...
Politics
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Minister Calls for Infrastructure Investors Under PPP Schemes
According to reporting from Antara News, Indonesia’s Public Works Minister, Dody Hanggodo, has invited...
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Netherlands Investors Looking for Long-Term Businesses
According to the chair of Kadin, Indonesia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Anindya Novyan Bakrie,...
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a podium with American flags in the background, highlighting the Trump tariff impact on Indonesia and global trade.
OECD Flags Trump Tariff Impact on Indonesia’s Economy
The Trump tariff impact is raising concerns over Indonesia’s economic outlook. In its latest June...
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Investing
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Minister Calls for Infrastructure Investors Under PPP Schemes
According to reporting from Antara News, Indonesia’s Public Works Minister, Dody Hanggodo, has invited...
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Indonesia Digital Economy Investment to Reach $130B by 2025
Indonesia’s digital economy investment will reach an estimated US$130 billion by 2025, representing...
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Digital Competitiveness Index Shows Jakarta Leading in 2025
East Ventures, a leading venture capital firm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, has released its latest...
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Lifestyle
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Bali’s Arak Enters Global Market
Bali’s arak, a traditional distilled liquor made from coconut or rice, is making big moves on the global...
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Indonesia, Sweden Agree to Strengthen Healthcare
Indonesia’s Health Minister, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, said at the Sweden-Indonesia Sustainability Partnership...
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Coffee on Wheels Trend Grows in Jakarta
The coffee on wheels trend continues to gain traction across Jakarta as mobile vendors meet the growing...
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Community

Indonesia Pharmaceutical Industry Opens Door for Global Investors
The Indonesia pharmaceutical industry is at a crucial period, facing both significant challenges and...
Indonet Plans to Expand Fiber Optic Infrastructure
Indonet (PT Indointernet Tbk.,) has allocated around USD 30 million (approximately IDR 496 billion) since...
Indonesia 2025 Tax Policies: Key Changes Explained
Indonesia 2025 tax policies introduce significant changes with the goals of increasing revenue, guaranteeing...
President Receives Visit from US-ASEAN Business Council
In a press release from the website of The President of The Republic of Indonesia, president Joko Widodo...
Indonesia’s Crypto Exchange and Clearing House Go Live
In an official statement from the Indonesian Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (BAPPEBTI) has...

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.