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Lebaran 2026 style: Earth tones, ‘beskap’ and layered looks

This year's Idul Fitri fashion is leaning toward looser, layered silhouettes with a contemporary touch and statement details as consumers look for wearable styles that last beyond the holiday.

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Logging off, living more: Indonesia’s quiet shift to the ‘joy of missing out’

As screen time rises worldwide, some Indonesians are choosing a calmer relationship with their phones, embracing the “joy of missing out” to reclaim focus, presence and balance in daily life. ...

3 days ago
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Balancing the blaze at home: Blue in the year of fire horse

With the Lunar New Year overlapping Ramadan, homeowners look to the water element, expressed in shades of blue, to temper heightened fire energy and invite harmony into domestic spaces. ...

3 weeks ago

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Holywings outlets in Jakarta shut down for violations beyond blasphemy controversy

The provincial government has shut down all Holywings outlets across the capital after further investigations found violations beyond its alleged blasphemous promotion.

3 years ago
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Billionaire Italian eyewear mogul Del Vecchio dead at 87

Italy's second-richest man, eyewear magnate Leonardo Del Vecchio, has died aged 87 after building an optical empire that saw him buy up major brands like Ray-Ban, Persol and Oakley.

3 years ago
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The Self Inc employs Allure AI for bespoke skincare shopping experience

The Self Inc uses the AI-powered app to give personalized recommendations for waste-free beauty shopping, and plans to launch a metaverse shopping experience soon.

3 years ago
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Marine Serre stretches style traditions at Paris Fashion Week

French label Marine Serre sent athletes and artists to stroll a track field runway on Saturday evening, showcasing a sport-inspired wardrobe infused with artistic references in an all-ages, open-to-the-public fashion show.

3 years ago
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Indonesian designer’s wheels behind leaders’ bamboo bike bromance

As Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo led Anthony Albanese around the lush gardens of a presidential palace south of Jakarta earlier this month, he presented the new Australian prime minister with an unusual gift: a bamboo bike.

3 years ago
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Twenties: 20 best local brands' handbags for any occasion

These 20 local brands have proven their worth when it comes to handbag creations.

3 years ago
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Sense of belonging: A snapshot of the Indonesian diaspora in Shizuoka

Although settling down in Japan may provide opportunities they would not have had in Indonesia, diasporic communities may experience several setbacks along the way, namely a lack of a sense of belonging, as well as cultural marginalization.

3 years ago
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Debt collectors: The other side of a misunderstood occupation

Due to its association with violence, debt collecting is arguably one of the most vilified professions. Forced confiscation by debt collectors is a story one often hears. That being said, behind the job are people trying to survive and feed their families.

3 years ago
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TikTok to boost EU consumers' rights, averts possible sanctions

Chinese-owned short video-sharing app TikTok has agreed to boost European Union users' rights, EU regulators said on Tuesday, averting possible sanctions in a case sparked by multiple complaints from consumer groups in the bloc.

3 years ago
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Crypto's latest meltdown leaves punters bruised and bewildered

The New Jersey-based crypto lender froze withdrawals for its 1.7 million customers last week, citing "extreme" market conditions, spurring a sell-off that wiped hundreds of billions of dollars from the paper value of the cryptocurrencies globally. 

3 years ago
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The truth behind Freemasonry in Indonesia

Tracing the history and heritage buildings of Freemasonry in Jakarta.

3 years ago
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‘Building the nation’: Civil service remains popular for Indonesian job seekers

Every year, millions of Indonesians take the civil service exams. But beyond job stability and better-than-average benefits, what is it that draws them?

3 years ago
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Indonesia’s polyglots: How learning many languages has changed their lives

Many learn a second language in pursuit of job and study opportunities. Many others learn a third language as a hobby, but how many languages are too many? Meet Indonesia’s polyglots, many of whom have learned more than nine languages.

3 years ago
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Don’t do it yourself: The risks of self-diagnosing mental health issues

As mental health awareness grows, so has the troubling phenomenon of youths diagnosing themselves with a certain mental condition, ranging from anxiety to depression. 

3 years ago
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Modern knights: Indonesians study historical European martial arts with Gwaith-i-Megyr

"Martial arts" often invokes mental images of a Shaolin monk swinging his staff, a karateka performing the kata or a Muay Thai fighter stomping the ground. For some, however, martial arts also come in the form of medieval European disciplines.

3 years ago
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As Thailand greenlights cannabis, patients welcome cheaper supplies

For Jiratti Kuttanam, Thailand's relaxation of cannabis restrictions meant one thing above all — a cheaper supply of the products she uses to manage the pain and sickness caused by her breast cancer treatments.

3 years ago
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'The power of cannabis': Japan embraces CBD despite drug taboo

Japan's CBD industry had an estimated value of $59 million in 2019, up from $3 million in 2015, says Tokyo-based research firm Visiongraph.

3 years ago
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Luxury meets sustainability at Hilton Singapore Orchard

The newly refurbished Hilton Singapore Orchard has adopted a sustainable and environmental approach to the future of travel, with an interior design that pays homage to the history of Orchard Road.

3 years ago
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Exploitation or education?: Internships become increasingly questionable

Criticism of internship programs has become the norm; from small companies to large ones, the term now carries a stigma. Is it all bad?

3 years ago
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Perks of a faux flower: Indonesians’ craze over botanical LEGO

Growing a pot of flowers at home is one thing, but what if you build it piece-by-piece?

3 years ago
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Beyond Bali: Five alternative travel destinations

As Indonesia gradually opens its borders to foreign travelers, here are some of the hidden gems of the archipelago to explore on your next visit.

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

What is really going on out there? Through urban exploration and loitering, this group is trying to present a different perspective on Surabaya -- Indonesia’s second-largest city.

3 years ago
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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. 

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

Opening conversations about the experiences of male victims of sexual violence and abuse are necessary to raise public awareness and challenge the ingrained stigma in a patriarchal culture.

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

Using a simple two-step professional technique, L’Oréal’s trademarked glossing service colors hair safely.

3 years ago
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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.

3 years ago
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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. 

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

Discrimination, denial and even death threats has driven many LGBTQ Indonesians out of the country. While some remain, many have left to become foreign citizens in countries where their sexual orientation is more accepted.

3 years ago
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Singapore welcomes back tourists with new attractions and experiences

Singapore Tourism Board (STB)’s new experience program aims to reintroduce visitors to the country as it reopens for tourists.

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

MO Bar is the place for the annual gathering of PR and media professionals, laden with an assortment of tasty food and luscious drinks.

3 years ago
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