The island necklace of Indonesia is a melting pot of its own spice – 300 ethnic minorities in a topography that ranges from volcano to beach.

A tropical paradise of biodiversity, Indonesia has always had an abundance of natural resources. It was the anchor in the East Indies for the famed Dutch Spice Route. Indonesia produces over half of the world’s supply of palm oil. It’s also a significant source of coal, petroleum oil and petroleum gas in South East Asia. Rubber, food produce, and minerals are it’s other major commodity exports.

Indonesia is known for its delicious cuisine and food is a major industry. Tourism plays an important role and contributes over 3% of the GDP. Indonesia has emerged as a leading player in Asian craft and design. The automotive industry is another key sector that contributes to the GDP. Aerospace and shipbuilding are also economic drivers. Healthcare is another focus and it is believed that healthcare expenditure alone will exceed 45 billion USD by 2019.

Hierarchy is an important element in Indonesian culture. Saving face is extremely important and social status is looked upon with favor. It is extremely impolite to make fun of someone, or to humiliate him or her. Did you know that there are twelve different ways of saying “No” in Indonesian Bahasa? In an odd twist, a “Yes” can also imply a negative – which means that it is critical to be aware of the cultural nuances and context of the conversation that ensues.

Is the island lifestyle calling your name? Indonesia is ready to do business!

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