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Glimpse of Italy: Two visitors are drawn in by Valerio Corzani’s photographs at the Geometria dell’Incanto: Frammenti di Bellezza Italiana exhibition at IIC Jakarta.
Glimpse of Italy: Two visitors are drawn in by Valerio Corzani’s photographs at the Geometria dell’Incanto: Frammenti di Bellezza Italiana exhibition at IIC Jakarta.
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‘Geometria dell'Incanto’: A poetic glimpse of Italy through the lens

The exhibition showcases 43 photographs taken between 2016 and 2024 across 20 Italian regions by Valerio Corzani, and is open to the public until May 16 at the Istituto Italiano di Cultura (IIC) Jakarta.

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'Toxic beauty': Rise of 'looksmaxxing' influencers

Looksmaxxing influencers -- part of an online ecosystem dubbed the "manosphere" -- have surged in popularity across social media, capitalizing on the insecurities of young men eager to boost their physical attractiveness to women.

1 week ago
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Local firm JumpStart releases smart coffee machine with a designer's touch

The special edition came with a premium leather sleeve featuring a monogram of letters “H” and “N,” inspired by the initials of Hian Tjen and NOD.

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Beyond Bali: Five alternative travel destinations

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Loitering for good: seeing the city differently with Suroboyo Ngalor Ngidul

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Bad obsession: Online gambling addicts share stories of lost and pain

While gambling is considered a fun hobby, for some people addiction can affect their health and well-being, and interfere with daily life. 

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Open space: Male victims of abuse and dating violence speak up

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L’Oréal French Glossing: The 2022 treatment for luxurious, chic hair

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World Health Organization appoints JS Luwansa as strategic business partner

The World Health Organization (WHO) and Indonesia’s JS Luwansa Hotel and Convention Center entered into an agreement for a long-term strategic partnership on May 30.

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Indonesians and tourists celebrate the end of PCR testing for travel

Indonesians living abroad welcome the news that fully vaccinated passengers no longer need to show a negative PCR or antigen test to enter the country. 

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From online discrimination to death threats: Why LGBTQ Indonesians leave their country

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Singapore welcomes back tourists with new attractions and experiences

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Mandarin's MO Bar pulls all stops for 2022 Prefinite-FoodieS gathering

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Qatar braces for 200,000 daily World Cup air passengers

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Long road ahead: Life as nonbinary in Indonesia

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Queen's pet passions to take centre stage in Jubilee parade

Corgi dogs, horses and swans are all being put through their paces in Coventry ahead of their starring roles in a parade to mark Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign.

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Paw-some day trip: dogs ride Japan’s bullet train

Dogs usually have to travel in a carrier Japan's bullet trains, but on Saturday, they could stretch their paws and enjoy the scenery on a special pet-friendly express.

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Abloh-created sneaker exhibit opens in New York

The late fashion designer Virgil Abloh is being honored in a New York exhibition featuring 47 pairs of Louis Vuitton Nike “Air Force 1” sneakers he created before his death in November 2021.

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Inclusivity: Indonesian MSMEs strive to empower the disabled

Inclusivity has been a long-discussed issue, but its implementation remains on a minuscule scale. Many MSMEs try to enhance their social impact by making some strides toward inclusivity and they are making it their core business value.

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Chile to reopen Easter Island for tourism for first time since pandemic

Popular Pacific Ocean tourist destination Easter Island will reopen to the world on August 1, after more than two years closed due to the pandemic.

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Twenties: 20 city cars to choose from to speed up post-pandemic mobility

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1955 Mercedes sells for € 135 million, world’s most expensive car: RM Sotheby’s

A 1955 Mercedes-Benz, one of only two such versions in existence, was auctioned off earlier this month for a whopping 135 million euros (US$143 million), making it the world's most expensive car ever sold, RM Sotheby's announced on Thursday.

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The Cove at Renaissance Nusa Dua makes dream weddings come true

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Men dancesport athletes dispel stereotypes to win SEA Games gold

Men dancesport athletes at the SEA Games say they had to overcome dated stereotypes to reach the top of competitive ballroom dancing.

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Home sweet home: Migrants leave busy cities behind to develop hometowns

A growing number of professionals are moving back to their hometowns in rural areas, trading in the bright lights of the city for more meaningful and peaceful lives.

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Fashion rewind: Beaded accessories get another chance to shine

DIY beaded accessories have been seeing a resurgence over the past two years as fashion enthusiasts embrace '90s nostalgia in a "big" way.

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Biggest white diamond auctioned fetches US$21.9 million

“The Rock”, the biggest white diamond ever auctioned, sold for 21.7 million Swiss francs (US$21.9 million) on Wednesday, far short of the record for such a jewel.

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Disney to provide next streaming gauge after Netflix retreat

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Indonesia’s neverending battle against illegal cigarettes

Illegal cigarettes have lost Indonesia trillions, straining the effort of controlling cigarette consumption.

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