04 September 2023
By: Ridwan J Zachrie, Senior Advisor, Seven Stones Indonesia. When I first started investing, I chose...
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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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Kontan are reporting that Indonesia’s economic...
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Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Erick Thohir...
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According to reporting from Kontan, Minister of Trade...
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Tempo are reporting that Semerang’s Ahmad Yani International...
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Kadin, SwissCham Launch Indonesia Sustainability 4.0 Network
Indonesia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) and the Swiss-Indonesia Chamber of Commerce (SwissCham)...
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Indonesia Launches Carbon Exchange
Tempo are reporting that President Jokowi officially launched Indonesia’s first carbon exchange at the...
Events and Seminars
23 Aug 2023
23 August Wednesday
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

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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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Indonesia Incorporated Website Launched
Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Erick Thohir has unveiled the Indonesia Incorporated website,...
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New Rules Issued for Trading via Electronic Systems
According to reporting from Kontan, Minister of Trade Zulkifli Hasan (Zulhas) officially issued new rules...
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Indonesia Officially Bans TikTok Shop for E-Commerce
According to reporting from Tempo, President Jokowi has revisited social commerce regulations by revising...
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Investing
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ADB Raises Indonesia's Economic Growth Projections
Kontan are reporting that Indonesia’s economic prospects this year appear to be better than expected. So,...
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Indonesia Incorporated Website Launched
Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Erick Thohir has unveiled the Indonesia Incorporated website,...
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New Rules Issued for Trading via Electronic Systems
According to reporting from Kontan, Minister of Trade Zulkifli Hasan (Zulhas) officially issued new rules...
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Lifestyle
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Ahmad Yani Airport Opens Direct Flights to Bali
Tempo are reporting that Semerang’s Ahmad Yani International Airport opened a direct flight route to...
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Jokowi Breaks Ground for First Hotel in IKN
Local news wires, including Jakarta Globe, are reporting that President Jokowi laid the foundation stone...
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Batik Air Announces New Flights from Jakarta to Malang
Batik Air have announced the launch of direct flights from Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) in...
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Community

President: Economic Benefits From the 43rd ASEAN Summit
Antara News are reporting on comments made by President Jokowi at press conference of the 43rd ASEAN...
Carbon Exchange Launching in September
According to Vietnam Plus, Indonesia plans to launch its carbon exchange in September, which will be...
Indonesia-UAE Cooperating in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Sectors
A recent article published by Kontan discusses bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and the United...
Indonesia And Turkey Sign MoU To Strengthen Research And Innovation Cooperation
Antara News are reporting that Indonesia and Turkey are strengthening research, technology and innovation...
GoTo Buys Local Crypto Exchange For USD 8.4-Million
Channel News Asia (CNA) are citing a Reuters report that PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk (GoTo), Indonesia’s...

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.