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In this picture taken on October 19, 2024, Helen, founder of the 'Hello Kitty SoCal Babes' fan club, poses with her collection inside her “she-shed“ in Riverside County, California, US. Hello Kitty marks its 50th anniversary on November 1, adorning everything from handbags to rice cookers and raking in billions of dollars for her Japanese creators Sanrio.
In this picture taken on October 19, 2024, Helen, founder of the 'Hello Kitty SoCal Babes' fan club, poses with her collection inside her “she-shed“ in Riverside County, California, US. Hello Kitty marks its 50th anniversary on November 1, adorning everything from handbags to rice cookers and raking in billions of dollars for her Japanese creators Sanrio.
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'CEO of supercute': Hello Kitty turns 50

The simple design of the character -- who is not a cat, but a little girl from London according to Sanrio, the company behind Kitty -- has mileage as a money-spinner for years to come, experts say.

1 month ago
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The Colors of Indonesia 2024: A showcase of post-pandemic design innovations

Indonesian interior designers exploring various innovative trends in arranging the inner-space of a house after the pandemic. 

1 month ago
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Beneath a boiling sun: MotoGP showdown in Mandalika, land of a princess

The motorcycle race brought a modern thrill to this timeless land and was scorching in every sense.

2 months ago

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Sailing into history, tradition and camaraderie with the Richard Mille Cup

Progress and tradition, engineering and craftsmanship: In the world of haute horlogerie, Richard Mille’s savoir faire is a testament to the watchmaker’s uncompromising dedication to both innovation and heritage.

2 months ago
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The Coach Coffee Shop and Restaurant: A taste of New York in Jakarta

Jakarta and New York, while half a world apart, still share a relentless drive for improvement and a commitment to staying ahead in this fast-paced world. And now Jakartans have a place to wind down at The Coach Coffee Shop and Restaurant with a New York-inspired ambiance.

2 months ago
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New York Fashion Week opens with call to vote from Jill Biden

The "Fashion for our Future" march was organized by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) for the first day of the weeklong event showcasing looks for the upcoming Spring/Summer 2025 season.

2 months ago
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Lego to replace oil in its bricks with pricier renewable plastic

Lego, which sells billions of plastic bricks annually, has tested over 600 different materials to develop a new material that would completely replace its oil-based brick by 2030, but with limited success.

3 months ago
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Pakistani singles defy tradition, search for spouses in person

Typically, marriages in Pakistan are arranged by parents who look for suitable matches for their children from within their communities or the extended family, making dating apps generally stigmatized and gender segregation socially and at work remains common.

3 months ago
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Bigger and better – CHAGEE returns to Singapore with new ‘Tea Bar’ concept

Tea lovers in Singapore rejoice! Popular international tea beverage brand CHAGEE makes its return to Singapore this Aug. 2 with the opening of its first Singapore store at orchardgateway, with two other outlets in Plaza Singapura and Raffles City expected to open in the near future.

4 months ago
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Streets that are made for walking: A vision of sustainable transportation in Jakarta

Seven years ago, when I first told my family I was considering taking the Greater Jakarta Commuter Line (KRL) regularly for work, I was met with blank stares and concerned smiles.

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Indonesia OMEGA Trophy makes its 2024 return

Indonesian golfers and enthusiasts from across the archipelago convened for the return of the Indonesia OMEGA Trophy on May 25, arguably the most anticipated invitational amateur golf tournament by Swiss watchmaker OMEGA.

6 months ago
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After Singapore Airlines turbulence accident, flight crews urge buckling up

The London-to-Singapore flight hit heavy turbulence over the Indian Ocean and descended 6,000 feet (around 1,800 meters) in about three minutes, before an emergency landing in Bangkok. 

6 months ago
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In Numbers: How women fare in Indonesia

The path to gender equality in Indonesia presents a complex landscape of achievements and ongoing challenges. This infographic series presents an overview of the strides and struggles of Indonesian women in education, employment and politics. By visualizing these dynamics, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of how women are shaping, and being shaped by, the societal structures around them.

7 months ago
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Vinyl enthusiasts spin into action on Record Store Day

Saturday marked the UK's annual Record Store Day, created to support independent outlets, and vinyl enthusiasts were eager to get their hands on special reissues and new releases.

7 months ago
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Overtourism sparks backlash in Spain

Rallying under the slogan "The Canaries have a limit", a collective of groups on the archipelago off northwest Africa are planning a slew of protests on Saturday.

7 months ago
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An honest conversation: How storytelling can make a positive impact on yourself and others

Long associated with movies and books, storytelling is one of those things that can shape an audience’s perception. A good storyteller can immerse themselves and their listeners within a narrative that will ultimately determine their own opinion and response, for better or worse.

8 months ago
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Kurt Cobain, style icon

It may have disturbed the anti-corporate icon to see how his thrift-store outfits have been repurposed into ultra-expensive garms. 

8 months ago
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Must different political choices lead to heartbreak?

Political discussions can turn personal, antagonizing loved ones.

8 months ago
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Arts Practitioners Hope Cultural Endowment Fund to be Maintained

The government's innovation through the disbursement of the Indonesian Fund has received positive responses from cultural figures and artists. They hope that the Indonesian Fund, sourced from the Cultural Endowment Fund, will be maintained. Especially by the upcoming government.

8 months ago
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From extreme off-road to electric vehicles, the 2024 IIMS is a feast for all

I’m not quite a car fanatic, nor am I in the market for a new daily driver, but that certainly did not stop me from enjoying the Indonesia International Motorsport Show (IIMS).

9 months ago
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2024 Fashion: Black 'n white 'n everything in between:

Women’s fashion in 2024 is following a cyclical trend by returning to the 1990s style of monochromatic hues, simple yet elegant.

9 months ago
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Digital media upstart Vice laying off 'several hundred' staff: CEO

Millennial-focused and known for its edgy news and lifestyle content, Vice had been among the rising stars of a new breed of digital media firms but struggled as advertising revenues shrank.

9 months ago
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The Sasa cookbook takes a gastronomic journey across Asia and the Middle East

The newly released cookbook Main Rasa Bersama Sasa (Playing with Flavors with Sasa) is more than just a collection of exclusive recipes for Indonesian and international cuisine.

10 months ago
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Thriving in an uncertain future

In today’s era, marked by disruptive innovation that demands strategic acumen, leaders and managers play a pivotal role in orchestrating strategies to navigate the turbulent waters.

10 months ago
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New year, new ambiance: Trends, tips and transformations for your home interiors

Interior designers share tips on this year's latest trends to help you consider what kind of improvements you can apply before embarking on a fresh look at home.

10 months ago
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Lee Leads Magisterial SJM Macao Open Parade

As Min Woo Lee’s three-foot putt on the final green disappeared below ground, a million-dollar smile broke out across the face of the Australian superstar-in-the-making.

11 months ago
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At Stockholm auction, vintage Ikea goes high-end

Collectors' interest has blossomed over the years for Ikea pieces that have become design icons, as the Swedish company -- normally known for more budget-friendly piece -- celebrates its 80th anniversary this year.

11 months ago
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Sasa food garage gastronomy enlivens Decemblar

A bustling crowd filled the Decemblar Kustom Weekender 2023, held on Dec. 2 and 3 at Ecovention in Ancol, North Jakarta.

1 year ago
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After success abroad, Saudi designers hit the runway at home

On a runway set up in Riyadh's financial district, in front of a mixed-gender crowd of Instagram influencers and diplomats, models donned more than two dozen of Akbar's floor-length gowns, and one wedding dress sewn from French lace.

1 year ago
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Smoke show: Netflix’s ‘Cigarette Girl’ lights up debate about cigarette depiction in media

Indonesia’s first-ever Netflix series Cigarette Girl causes controversy over on-screen depictions of cigarette smoking.

1 year ago