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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Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of BKPM Rosan Roeslani answering question from reporters about NIB registration
Indonesia continues strengthening its business landscape...
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Tourism in Bali continues to strengthen as the province...
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Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa declares a full...
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Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has announced...
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Finance Minister Purbaya to Launch Business Complaint Service
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has announced a key initiative to improve Indonesia’s business...
Jakarta skyline at dusk showcasing modern high-rise buildings and major business districts, reflecting strong Indonesia property market growth.
Indonesia Property Forecast Points to a Resilient 2026 Market
Property investors in Indonesia continue to watch the market closely as 2026 approaches. Many wonder...
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Bali Property Prices Jump Up to 10% As Villa Demand Spikes
Bali property prices continue to rise as villa demand drives strong market activity across the island....
Politics
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Australia Boosts Commitments to Expand Investment in Indonesia
Investment in Indonesia is gaining stronger traction as Australia accelerates its efforts to channel...
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Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming giving a speech on Indonesia-Southhh Africa cooperation.
Indonesia–South Africa Cooperation Strengthens with ISA–HLBC
The Indonesia–South Africa Cooperation takes a major step forward as Indonesia launches the Indonesia–South...
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Government officials from Indonesia and Norway take a photo on the sidelines of the COP30 talks in Belem on Nov. 13, 2025 after signing a mutual agreement on the Indonesia-Norway Carbon Trade Deal.
Indonesia-Norway Carbon Deal Targets 12 Million Ton Emission Cut
The Indonesia-Norway carbon deal is gaining global attention as both countries push forward major carbon-trading...
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Investing
Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of BKPM Rosan Roeslani answering question from reporters about NIB registration
NIB Registration Surges to 14.6 Million as MSMEs Dominate
Indonesia continues strengthening its business landscape as NIB registration reaches 14.6 million. The...
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Australia Boosts Commitments to Expand Investment in Indonesia
Investment in Indonesia is gaining stronger traction as Australia accelerates its efforts to channel...
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Tourism in Bali Close to 7 Million Visits by Year-End 2025
Tourism in Bali continues to strengthen as the province heads toward the final quarter of 2025. The Central...
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Lifestyle
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Tourism in Bali Close to 7 Million Visits by Year-End 2025
Tourism in Bali continues to strengthen as the province heads toward the final quarter of 2025. The Central...
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Tanjung Kelayang beach one of the locations of Indonesia's Special Economic Zones
Indonesia Expands Special Economic Zones to Elevate Tourism
Indonesia’s special economic zones continue to strengthen national tourism by attracting investment...
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Bali Investment Policy Outlook 2025
  From Regulation to Readiness – A Public Forum on Bali’s Investment Future Indonesia’s investment...
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Community

Will The National Crypto Exchange Be Launched in June?
Stories around establishing an Indonesian National Crypto Exchange by the end of 2022 created a buzz...
More Than 100-Unspoiled Islands Head to Auction
According to Mansion Global a collection of more than 100-Indonesian islands are headed under the hammer...
August 17 Deadline to Register for National Crypto Exchange
Following the launch of Indonesia’s National Crypto Exchange, Head of the Commodities Futures Trading...
Will Reducing VAT Increase EV Sales?
According to Channel News Asia, Indonesia is considering reducing the value-added tax on electric car...
Foreign Direct Investment and Wage Spill Overs in the Indonesian Manufacturing Industry
A look at whether Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) influences spill over in the manufacturing sector in...

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.