Shooting for the Stars: Sukanto Tanoto’s APRIL Honoured by Forbes Indonesia.

Indonesia’s presence on the international stage is growing faster than ever. In an increasingly entrepreneurial Indonesia brimming with talent, businesses are thriving and hungry for more. Sukanto Tanoto is a prime example of this, a trailblazer who preceded today’s positivity exactly 50 years ago. The billionaire entrepreneur is Founder and Chairman of RGE, the management Read more about Shooting for the Stars: Sukanto Tanoto’s APRIL Honoured by Forbes Indonesia.[…]

Good for Country, Good for Company: Sukanto Tanoto’s Asian Agri Recognised for Keeping Prices Low

Sukanto Tanoto’s journey to success is one of Indonesia’s most captivating entrepreneurial stories. Taking over the family business as a seventeen year-old, he cut his business teeth in Medan before expanding. He eventually conquered the palm oil and pulp and paper industries in Indonesia, becoming one of the country’s biggest businessmen. Today, the 68 year-old Read more about Good for Country, Good for Company: Sukanto Tanoto’s Asian Agri Recognised for Keeping Prices Low[…]

Building Tomorrow’s Success, Today: Sukanto Tanoto’s Teacher-Scholars Graduate.

Rome wasn’t built in a day – it is an adage as old as time, and one that Sukanto Tanoto will surely attest to. The chairman of RGE, which manages successful companies such as APRIL, Sateri, Pacific Oil and Gas – all of which he founded – has an empire that while admired, hasn’t come easy. Clearing Read more about Building Tomorrow’s Success, Today: Sukanto Tanoto’s Teacher-Scholars Graduate.[…]

Batik Instinct: Sukanto Tanoto-led APRIL Praised by Wife of Police Chief for Community-Based Batik Programme

Batik has been a mainstay of Indonesia’s rich history and culture; its intricate details and often-imaginative motifs have been hugely popular with locals and tourists alike. In a recent visit to the Rumah Batik Andalan, a community-based Batik production house, the wife of the chief of Bhayangkari District Police, Riau praised the good work being Read more about Batik Instinct: Sukanto Tanoto-led APRIL Praised by Wife of Police Chief for Community-Based Batik Programme[…]

Welcome to the Jungle: Under Sukanto Tanoto’s Guidance, APRIL Set to Boost Tourism in Indonesia

RGE founder Sukanto Tanoto has always managed his hugely successful resource empire according to the 4Cs philosophy: To create good for the Community, Climate, Country, and the Company. This quadruple bottomline has served as a useful guide for RGE and its business groups –including companies such as APRIL, Sateri, and Pacific Oil and Gas – in coming up with Read more about Welcome to the Jungle: Under Sukanto Tanoto’s Guidance, APRIL Set to Boost Tourism in Indonesia[…]

The Focus of Poverty Alleviation Efforts ala Bachtiar Karim

The List of World’s Richest Men released by Forbes Magazine in 2004 puts Bachtiar Karim as one of Indonesia’s tycons with a total asset of US$ 2 billions. He ranks the 869th position in the list. The son of Anwar Karim is the owner of one of the world’s producers of palm oil (CPO) after Read more about The Focus of Poverty Alleviation Efforts ala Bachtiar Karim[…]

TP Rahmat dan and His Social Commitment Through KM Group

Even though he is not as popular as the other Indonesia’s tycoon, such as Michael Hartono or Sukantor Tanoto, Theodore Permadi Rahmat is undeniably one of Indonesia richest men, with a total asset of US$1.9 billions. The tycoon, who is also known as TP Rahmat, is the owner of Triputra Group, which rules a number Read more about TP Rahmat dan and His Social Commitment Through KM Group[…]

Hary Tanoesoedibjo between business and politics

Hary Tanoesoedibjo: Between Business and Political Moves

Hary Tanoesoedibjo is an important person in Indonesia. He was born in 1965 in Surabaya as the last child of four siblings and one of the most successful businessmen in Indonesia. His father was a local businessman of Indonesia. He is the founder of MNC Group and has recently been active for politics. His role Read more about Hary Tanoesoedibjo: Between Business and Political Moves[…]

The Smart Approach of Ir. Ciputra in Business

The life of Ir. Ciputra is always related to his success as an entrepreneur. Ciputra Group has been known as one of the strong business groups in Indonesia. The vast development of this group is the result of his hard work and intelligence in managing the companies he leads, and his never-ending passion to grow Read more about The Smart Approach of Ir. Ciputra in Business[…]

Sri Prakash Lohia, the Kind-Hearted Billionaire

Being the fourth richest person in Indonesia with USD 3 billion wealth does not make Sri Prakash Lohia forget his responsibilities toward the community. The billionaire is not only famous of his brilliance in leading his businesses, he is also known as one of the kind-hearted businessmen that dedicate themselves to improve the lives of Read more about Sri Prakash Lohia, the Kind-Hearted Billionaire[…]

Sukanto Tanoto Provides Scholarships through His Foundation

Providing as high education as possible for the people is one of the ways to be an advanced country. However, apparently, today, not all young people get higher-level education, such as university. Despite the advancement in many fields of life, not few students simply choose to quit only until high school level, and prefer to Read more about Sukanto Tanoto Provides Scholarships through His Foundation[…]

Susilo Wonowidjojo, Owner of the Oldest Cigarette Company

Who does not know Gudang Garam? A famous cigarette brand in Indonesia. PT. Gudang Garam was established on June 26, 1958 in Kediri, East Java by Surya Wonowidjojo. The company originated from the home industry that then grew into a factory. After Surya passed away, he forwarded his business to his eldest son, Halim Rahman. Read more about Susilo Wonowidjojo, Owner of the Oldest Cigarette Company[…]

The Journey of Anthony Salim and His Business

Antony Salim is the son of a conglomerate Sudono Salim, the Salim group owner. He became the successor of the Salim Group business after his father died. It was the beginning of his journey to be an Indonesia’s tycoon. The business was run not without obstacles. There were a lot of ups and downs in Read more about The Journey of Anthony Salim and His Business[…]

Sukanto Tanoto and Business Principle for the Planet

Earth as the place, where human lives, is very prone to damages. Damages occur not only because of the earth age that has reached hundreds of centuries, but also because of human activities. Realized or not, modern human activities have caused many negative impacts on the planet. Industrialization is especially a factor that is responsible Read more about Sukanto Tanoto and Business Principle for the Planet[…]

Sukanto Tanoto and Asian Agri: Commitment for Environment

As the owner of RGE Group, Sukanto Tanoto emphasizes the importance of preserving the environment for the next generation. Since his companies operate mostly in natural resource utilization, he maintains that all of the companies under RGE Group, such as Asian Agri, APRIL, RAPP, Pacific Oil & Gas, Apical Group Ltd, and Sateri Holdings Limited Read more about Sukanto Tanoto and Asian Agri: Commitment for Environment[…]

Tanoto Foundation and social activities

Sukanto Tanoto, World Class Businessman with Social Movement

Being Famous as a successful entrepreneur, Sukanto Tanoto is the founder and chairman of the Royal Golden Eagle or RGE, which was first established in 1973. RGE Group was previously named as RGM through starting the plywood industry that has made Indonesia upgrade its raw material exports into more value-added products. Starting the first step Read more about Sukanto Tanoto, World Class Businessman with Social Movement[…]

Bonjamin Setiawan

Boenjamin Setiawan Commitment for Research in Health Sector

Being a successful entrepreneur with medical science background is less common in Indonesia. However, who would predict that with medical science, Boenjamin Setiawan has been included among the richest people in Indonesia. Who does not know Kalbe Farma, a pharmaceutical company whose products are widely advertised in the national televisions and easy to get in Read more about Boenjamin Setiawan Commitment for Research in Health Sector[…]

Ir. Ciputra

Among famous architects and property magnates in Indonesia, Ir. Ciputra is a big name with several property groups, philanthropy projects in education and also one of Forbes’ richest Indonesians. With wealth that worth around $1.3 billion, he is a perfect example of how difficult childhood and past life are not impediments for the resilient. His Read more about Ir. Ciputra[…]

Hary Tanoesoedibjo

While many Indonesians now know him as a politican, Hary Tanoesoedibjo is still more famous as successful self made businessman, notably thanks to his MNC Group media company. His wealth worth of $1.35 billion and most comes from media companies such as TV, magazines, radio, tabloids and newspapers. While many controversies in politics that surround Read more about Hary Tanoesoedibjo[…]