那些你未必知道的印尼:Apa Kabar、Basa Basi、Macet,南方有江湖

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第一線的印尼觀察,Google也查不到的在地切身體會,賴珩佳要告訴你:印尼的江湖在哪裡?對印尼,你的印象是什麼?印傭、印尼勞工、印尼新娘,落後、貧窮、教育水準低,還是……印尼和印度差不多?誤會大了!當台灣鼎泰豐、日韓國際企業、新加坡醫院紛紛到印尼開疆闢土時,不了解印尼,你就不知道這裡是未來的一片江湖。2001年,台灣高材生──賴珩佳,不顧家人反對,捨棄高薪職位,離鄉背景嫁作印尼媳婦。從一開始完全不懂印尼話,讓曾是台灣校際演講冠軍的她,一度有話說不出口,人際關係一切歸零。與印尼的人事物磨合的過程中,孤寂又好強的她,還曾經歷一夜拉二十三次肚子與十二指腸出血的折磨。15年後,她說著一口流利的印尼語,又擔任企業高階主管,面對文化與價值觀的種種衝擊,她磨練出一套在印尼生活與工作的方式。而今,我們將可以透過賴珩佳的眼與筆,用兩種方式來閱讀這個國家。第1種方式:峇里島之外的印尼深度旅遊指南賴珩佳帶你入境問俗,從食衣住行育樂、人文風情到藝術生活,你該換個方式體驗不一樣的印尼,規劃出屬於自己的印尼旅遊路線:◎在地美食路線無炸無辣不歡的旅人,一定會在這裡過得很開心。路邊隨處可見的賣油炸食品小販,地瓜、香蕉、餛飩等等都可炸呢。然後,再到外國人最愛的咖啡店聚集地──雅加達市南區,找間特色小店來一杯當地盛產的咖啡解膩吧~◎城市迷情路線光在雅加達市就有173座大型購物中心,是全世界擁有最多購物中心的城市!星巴克迷造訪時,除了購買別具異國風情的城市杯,如果有幸遇上齋戒月,一定得試試星巴克為當地回教消費者特別推出的開齋飲用的甜飲。◎藝術鑑賞路線本地文化的薰陶、歐洲殖民時期的影響,以及許多留學歐美或深受西化影響的新一代觀點,互相交疊融合,醞釀出當地設計師獨特眼光與設計的能量,讓人非常驚豔。另外,印尼人星期五要穿的Batik,是聯合國教科文組織認可的文化遺產。◎漫步單車路線每個星期日上午六點至十一點為「蘇迪爾曼大道」的環保無車日,你可以和當地市民一起在這條約十公里的大道上散步、慢跑、騎腳踏車。◎爵士派對路線這裡有全球最大的爵士音樂節,於每年三月的第一個週五、六、日舉辦,吸引全球爵士音樂愛好者至此。造訪印尼前,旅人們必須先有的心理建設是:雅加達市的塞車情況是世界出名的,所以約會遲到是普遍且可以被接受的理由。因為沒有完善的公共交通運輸,市民常開玩笑說:「我們將在車陣中老去。」現在緊鑼密鼓興建中的地鐵工程預估將於 2020年完工,所以旅人們出發前可先在智慧手機裝載「Go Busway」與「 Qlue Transit」APP軟體,就能在當地順利搭乘雅加達市的公車,共有十三條主要路線、十條副線。而一趟車資不過3,500印尼盾(約台幣8元),實在相當便宜啊!如果不想搭公車,那千萬要記住「Ojek」這個印尼單字,它等於是當地的計程車,上車前講好地點、說好價錢、戴上安全帽的機動摩托車服務,這些摩托車騎士就可以把乘客送到目的地。最後提醒你,來到印尼最好隨身攜帶一只環保購物袋,因為從2016年3月起,在印尼的二十二座城市開始推行購物使用環保袋,對購物塑膠袋隨袋徵收每袋200印尼盾(約台幣0.5元)喔!第2種方式:企業南向外派的印尼生存指南賴珩佳在本書一開始就點出多數台灣人對印尼抱持著錯誤的刻板印象──排華暴動、恐怖襲擊、火山爆發、印尼移工……,以為這就是這個國家的全部。事實上,今日的印尼是東協人口與幅員最大國家、同時也是世界上第一大回教國家、它更是世界第四人口大國(約2.5億人,僅次於印度、中國、美國),這個排名背後意味著強大的內需市場。計畫前往印尼開拓事業的人,你不能不知道:◎借鑒其他國家在印尼的發展策略.新加坡:新加坡銀行最少有三分之一以上的營收是來自印尼的個人或企業。另外三分之一是來自中國與印度,只有三分之一是新加坡本地的客戶。這是多麼令人感到不可思議的經營結構!.中國:印尼當地沸騰的華文學習熱,連帶使得中文教師供不應求,每年都有一批又一批的中文老師從中國遠道而來,過著「外聘教師」的優渥生活。.日本:2012年,日本最大鋼鐵廠即與澳洲最大鋼鐵廠結盟在印尼合資發展。日本品牌UNIQLO在印尼入境隨俗在店內特設Batik專區,更不用說,拉麵店為了迎合當地廣大的回教市場,貼心提供「豬肉」與「雞肉」兩種湯底選擇。.韓國:以強大的藝人娛樂勢力席捲此地,連帶手機、家電品牌等都是現今印尼人的首選。更不用說原本就受當地人民喜愛的油炸食物,使得近年幾家韓式炸雞連鎖店品牌也大舉進駐。據說光是雅加達市的韓國餐廳就有一百間,可見需求量之大。◎台灣的新南向機會?先了解台灣企業在印尼發展的現況台灣農技團自1976年已開始與印尼的合作,印有「ICDF」標章的蔬果在印尼大受青睞!和台灣人一樣愛享受美食的印尼人,對於每家在印尼開展的珍珠奶茶店給予大排長龍的回響。「鼎泰豐」光是在雅加達市就開拓了十二家分店,展店速度與數量都比台灣快且多,甚至特別提供「No Pork」標示餐點,讓在印尼占絕大多數的回教徒願意進來消費。「中國信託銀行」是台灣金融業至印尼發展的先鋒,至今將近二十年,在印尼三個大城市共有十間分行。此外,「國泰金控」也在2015年買下印尼 「Mayapada 商業銀行」四成的股權,期望以此為開拓印尼市場的第一步。儘管發展中的印尼有著源源不絕的內需商機湧現,對於有意南向印尼設立經營據點的企業更應該了解到:青壯工作人力佔總人口66.7%(即15~64歲的青壯人口約有1.6億人)的印尼人力資源可謂是相當充沛,但光是有足夠的子彈就貿然進駐風險是很大的。作者以自身在印尼職場15年的經驗,於本書專章討論當地公司文化與印尼人工作態度,與外國企業分享如何理解「印尼人的直線思考邏輯」,並將其轉化成穩定的業績成長力量。對有志於印尼市場的台灣企業以及積極拓展新南向政策的新政府而言,賴珩佳從深厚的在地觀察所提出的台印互利發展的多項契機,是絕佳而中肯的教戰建言!※本書特色‧ 詳解印尼華人、原住民與回教徒,洞悉印尼文化與經濟結構‧ 道地印尼人生活的吃喝玩樂,首次完整公開‧ 印尼工作環境大調查,外企派印一次到位‧ 彙整台灣人在印尼當地可尋求的資源‧ 註記100個重要印尼文單字,在地生活更簡單作者簡介:賴珩佳學歷臺北市立第一女子高級中學、國立臺灣大學工商管理系企管組學士、美國紐約雪城大學(Syracuse University, SU)企管碩士(MBA)經歷外商銀行、外商投資銀行、財務顧問,現任外商資產物業管理執行董事。居住印尼雅加達已邁入第十五年。從初期封閉自我、拒絕正視所居住的印尼,到如今能隨時轉操一口流利的印尼語,並以樂觀正面的態度看待這片土地、融入社會的脈絡。期待自己能為台印的橋樑,為未來可能更多的台印交流,貢獻棉薄之力。現於人生雜誌「三腳貓微筆記專欄」定期分享文章,投稿散見聯合報、自由時報、中國時報。

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Pages 288
Language Zho
Publisher 城邦印書館股份有限公司
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ISBN 36117522
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賴珩佳 is a writer and avid reader based in the Pacific Northwest. Before pursuing writing full-time, they spent over a decade working in education. When not working on their next book, 賴珩佳 can usually be found hiking with their dog or trying out new coffee shops in their neighborhood.

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Thomas Clark
Thomas Clark October 28, 2025
Excellent, though slightly flawed. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Anthony Young
Anthony Young February 10, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. A true literary gem.
William Lee
William Lee February 08, 2025
A highly sophisticated read. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Richard Hernandez
Richard Hernandez April 24, 2025
An acceptable diversion. It possessed moments of brilliance, but the narrative felt slightly disjointed ultimately. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes.
Ashley Taylor
Ashley Taylor January 17, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Anthony Diaz
Anthony Diaz January 17, 2025
I was completely blown away. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Rebecca Torres
Rebecca Torres February 20, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Anthony Adams
Anthony Adams September 30, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An effortless 5 stars.
Christopher Clark
Christopher Clark April 22, 2024
Such a rich narrative. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. A true literary gem.
Mary Clark
Mary Clark June 05, 2025
A highly sophisticated read. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A solid 4 stars from me.
Margaret Scott
Margaret Scott September 12, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. A true literary gem.
Mary Ramirez
Mary Ramirez December 21, 2025
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An effortless 5 stars.
Donna  Davis
Donna Davis January 27, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Ashley Reyes
Ashley Reyes May 05, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. Worth every moment spent reading.
Dorothy Perez
Dorothy Perez June 05, 2025
A highly sophisticated read. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Joshua Harris
Joshua Harris April 27, 2025
I was completely blown away. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. A true literary gem.
Deborah Gonzalez
Deborah Gonzalez August 03, 2024
Not entirely to my refined tastes. Certain acts were fascinating, while others felt like a slight endeavor to complete. Suitable if your reading queue is empty.
David Johnson
David Johnson November 14, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. Quite impressive overall.
Kimberly Taylor
Kimberly Taylor September 01, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. Worth every moment spent reading.
Laura Adams
Laura Adams April 19, 2025
Such a rich narrative. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Brian Hill
Brian Hill June 12, 2024
Masterpiece from start to finish. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. Worth every moment spent reading.
Betty Hill
Betty Hill April 16, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A solid 4 stars from me.
Sarah Perez
Sarah Perez November 03, 2025
A decent, if standard, experience. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Suitable if your reading queue is empty.
Michael Hill
Michael Hill July 21, 2024
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A very distinguished novel.
Kenneth Edwards
Kenneth Edwards December 11, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. A true literary gem.
Cynthia Anderson
Cynthia Anderson February 05, 2025
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. Quite impressive overall.
Karen Edwards
Karen Edwards September 18, 2025
Excellent, though slightly flawed. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Kenneth Taylor
Kenneth Taylor January 04, 2025
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A very distinguished novel.
Donald Young
Donald Young March 17, 2024
I was completely blown away. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
John Young
John Young February 21, 2024
Masterpiece from start to finish. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Christopher Thompson
Christopher Thompson March 04, 2025
Masterpiece from start to finish. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An effortless 5 stars.
Joshua Green
Joshua Green May 04, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Jennifer Anderson
Jennifer Anderson July 09, 2025
I was completely blown away. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Andrew Rivera
Andrew Rivera May 22, 2025
Excellent, though slightly flawed. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A very distinguished novel.
Barbara Anderson
Barbara Anderson February 12, 2024
An acceptable diversion. The prose was competent, yet the characters lacked the depth I usually seek. A fair 3 stars.
George Flores
George Flores March 02, 2024
Excellent, though slightly flawed. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Melissa Diaz
Melissa Diaz June 28, 2025
Exceeded all my expectations. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Deborah Anderson
Deborah Anderson September 03, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. A true literary gem.
George Martin
George Martin June 16, 2025
Such a rich narrative. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. Worth every moment spent reading.
George Jones
George Jones December 20, 2024
I was completely blown away. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Stephanie Edwards
Stephanie Edwards February 04, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Nancy Perez
Nancy Perez September 24, 2024
Such a rich narrative. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An effortless 5 stars.
John Lee
John Lee April 22, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An effortless 5 stars.
Barbara Diaz
Barbara Diaz January 24, 2024
Such a rich narrative. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Thomas Lee
Thomas Lee May 24, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Christopher Jones
Christopher Jones August 24, 2025
It was adequate. The prose was competent, yet the characters lacked the depth I usually seek. A fair 3 stars.
Donald Young
Donald Young July 19, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
David Lee
David Lee September 02, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. A true literary gem.
Joshua Brown
Joshua Brown August 13, 2024
Such a rich narrative. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. A true literary gem.
Paul Hernandez
Paul Hernandez January 30, 2025
Such a rich narrative. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Matthew Edwards
Matthew Edwards February 22, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. Quite impressive overall.
Nicholas Wright
Nicholas Wright May 17, 2025
Exceeded all my expectations. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An effortless 5 stars.
Donna Wilson
Donna Wilson February 29, 2024
An acceptable diversion. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes.
Joseph Scott
Joseph Scott September 29, 2025
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A solid 4 stars from me.
Linda Sanchez
Linda Sanchez November 24, 2025
A very strong entry. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Anthony Adams
Anthony Adams September 15, 2024
A decent, if standard, experience. It possessed moments of brilliance, but the narrative felt slightly disjointed ultimately. Perfectly average.
Sarah Sanchez
Sarah Sanchez April 27, 2024
Such a rich narrative. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. A true literary gem.
Deborah Martinez
Deborah Martinez October 05, 2025
Masterpiece from start to finish. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. Worth every moment spent reading.
John Young
John Young December 03, 2024
I was completely blown away. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. Worth every moment spent reading.
Susan Perez
Susan Perez July 07, 2025
I was completely blown away. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An effortless 5 stars.
Margaret Lewis
Margaret Lewis May 13, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. Worth every moment spent reading.
Brian Roberts
Brian Roberts December 29, 2024
A decent, if standard, experience. The prose was competent, yet the characters lacked the depth I usually seek. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes.
Betty Roberts
Betty Roberts March 02, 2024
Masterpiece from start to finish. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. A true literary gem.
William Martin
William Martin November 18, 2025
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. A true literary gem.
Robert Robinson
Robert Robinson July 27, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. Worth every moment spent reading.
Christopher Diaz
Christopher Diaz May 08, 2025
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A very distinguished novel.
Susan Gonzalez
Susan Gonzalez February 01, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
John Lee
John Lee November 10, 2025
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A solid 4 stars from me.
Ryan Anderson
Ryan Anderson April 12, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Kevin Turner
Kevin Turner January 10, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Laura Lewis
Laura Lewis July 03, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An effortless 5 stars.
Joseph Robinson
Joseph Robinson April 13, 2024
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
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