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Jon Batiste, Ella Mai set for Java Jazz 2026 at new PIK 2 venue
‘Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku!’ dethrones ‘Avengers: Endgame’ in Indonesia
Logging off, living more: Indonesia’s quiet shift to the ‘joy of missing out’
German philosopher Jurgen Habermas dies age 96
Lebaran 2026 style: Earth tones, ‘beskap’ and layered looks

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Jon Batiste, Ella Mai set for Java Jazz 2026 at new PIK 2 venue
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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. ...

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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. ...

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Private jets soar past global pandemic, oil price woes

The appeal of private jets has taken off since the start of the pandemic, amid fear of catching COVID-19 and as widespread cancellations and stringent measures have turned flying commercial into a logistics headache.

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Back to the runway: A model presents a creation for Burberry during Burberry’s Fall-Winter 2022 Ready-to-Wear collection fashion show in London on Friday.
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Burberry celebrates British culture in London live show return

British luxury label Burberry returned to the London catwalk on Friday with its first in-person fashion show in two years, presenting menswear and womenswear collections that celebrated British culture. 

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SASA announces South Korea’s Siwon as its brand ambassador

Indonesian seasoning brand SASA has appointed Choi Siwon as its newest brand ambassador. The South Korean actor and singer is the star of its most recent commercial, taking on the role of the “Wizard Chef,” as he introduces viewers to the wonders of SASA-seasoned delicacies, as a brand ambassador.

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Uniqlo defends decision to stay open in Russia

Tadashi Yanai, president of Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing, said the conflict should not deprive people in Russia of clothing, a basic human need.

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Turkey tourism recovery hurt by Russia invasion of Ukraine

Within a few days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24, Ukrainians and Russians cancelled reservations for trips, disastrous for Turkey's tourism revival.

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Young executives turn to healthy catering services to balance urban lifestyle

A growing number of white-collar Indonesians rely on healthy catering services to shape their diet.

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For better or worse?: Taking stock of Indonesia’s retail investment craze

Stock market investing used to be a niche pursuit, but as it gains popularity among everyday people, experts warn of the risks.

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A model presents a creation for Dior Fall-Winter 2022-2023 collection fashion show during a fitting session at Christian Dior's fashion house in Paris on February 28, 2022.
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Dior unveils 'protective' clothing for a time of crisis

With Dior's models sporting a range of protective gear -- from shoulder pads to tops that looked like bulletproof vests -- it was hard not to think of the news from eastern Europe. 

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Paris Fashion Week kicks off in glamorous but ‘solemn’ wartime mood

The stars came out for the opening night of Paris Fashion Week on Monday, which looked set for a return to pre-pandemic normalcy until the war in Ukraine forced organizers to strike a somber tone.

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Armani pays tribute to Ukraine suffering with silent show

Giorgio Armani switched off the music to hold his Milan fashion show in silence on Sunday out of respect for the people caught in the Ukrainian conflict.

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'Sunglasses hide tears’ as show goes on at Milan Fashion Week

The fashion set put their best face forward on Thursday, despite worries over the invasion of Ukraine, as guests and workers of Milan Fashion Week vowed to go on with the shows.

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'Sunglasses hide tears' as show goes on at Milan Fashion Week

The fashion set put their best face forward on Thursday despite worries over the invasion of Ukraine, as Milan Fashion Week guests and workers vowed to go on with the shows.

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In this file photo taken on June 12, 2021 a Chow Chow in the benching area at the 145th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York.
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Dogs show signs of mourning after loss of canine companions

Dogs are deeply affected by the deaths of canine companions, eating and playing less and seeking attention more following a loss, a large scientific study said.

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Shadow: Tobi Klanner photographed by Wong Sim, 2017. (Courtesy of Wong Sim)
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Photographer Wong Sim turns male sensuality into masterful art

Wong Sim transforms male sensuality into a respectable, artistic statement. A little hint: it is not always about perfect bodies.

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Exposed: People with unique names are often questioned whether their name is real or not. Pintu found out that he was on trending in social media after someone posted his ID Card (Personal Collection/Courtesy of Pintu Pemberitahuan)
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What’s in a name?: People with unique names share their stories

Indonesians with unique names share how it has affected their life and luck.

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This picture taken on February 7, 2022 shows a view of Dubai's Museum of the Future which opens for public on February 22.
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'Most beautiful building on Earth' opens in Dubai

Dubai opened its Museum of the Future on Tuesday, a spectacular structure it is touting as the world's most beautiful building.

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Ready to roll: Nuribena Harefa is looking forward to the border opening as most of her guests are international visitors. Her family's lifelihood has been constrained due to the drastic decline of international tourists.(Courtesy of Nuribena Harefa)
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Indonesian hospitality and service businesses in Australia hopeful following border reopen

With the Australian border reopened, Indonesian hospitality industry players hope to return with vigor.

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Repurposed ‘luxury’: Clothes designed by British fashion designer Stella McCartney made with waste materials are on display on Feb. 2, 2022 at the “Waste Age: What can design do?” exhibition at the Design Museum in London.
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Treasured trash: UK waste gets new lease of life

From facial scrubs using coffee grounds to clothes made from plastic bottles and furniture decorated with agave fibers, efforts to upcycle or repurpose waste are gaining traction in Britain.

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The runway: A model presents a creation from British fashion brand Halpern during the catwalk show for the Fall/Winter 2022 collection on the second day of London Fashion Week in London on Feb. 19.
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Renaissance meets grunge, ski inspires as London Fashion Week kicks off

Turkish designer Bora Aksu mixed Renaissance and grunge for his latest womenswear collection on Friday while Poster Girl looked to the ski slopes, as Fashion Week kicked off in London.

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Challenges: Between striving for academic excellence and adjusting to new cultures, Indonesian students abroad grapple with a series of adversities often caused by their identity as 'foreigners'. (Unsplash/Joan Kwamboka)
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Indonesian students abroad debunk lavish lifestyle stereotypes

Studying abroad offers the privilege of seeing the world; however, it often comes with a price, from an ‘invisible’ hard-work ethos to discrimination.

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Bananas to fish scales: Fashion’s hunt for eco-materials

Sneakers made from banana or pineapple leaves, dresses from nettles or fish scales — the search for sustainable materials has taken the fashion industry to some wild places.

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Italy woos UNESCO with 'magical' espresso coffee rite

Italy's espresso is a prized social and cultural ritual the country considers a national heritage worthy of UNESCO status.

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Safety first: The service provides higher comfort levels when taking Benz cars for periodic maintenance during the pandemic. (Personal Collection/Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Indonesia)
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Ready, get set and go: Mercedes-Benz ExpressService offers more efficient car maintenance

Immobility can deteriorate the condition of cars during the pandemic as people travel less. Mercedes-Benz has expanded their ExpressService just in time to keep all Benz cars in check.

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Everyday x Melati Wijsen: the twists and turns of sustainable fashion in Indonesia

Clothing brand Everyday joins forces with sociopreneur Melati Wijsen to create an eco-conscious collection amid a fashion industry in flux

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Valentine’s Day: Flowers, chocolates or a good whipping?

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Women walk past shop advertisements ahead of Valentine's day, in Panorama mall in the Saudi capital Riyadh, on February 9, 2022. Red clothing and underwear are displayed in Saudi shops, but the increasingly popular Valentine's Day promotions are missing one thing: the festival's name.
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A sea of red in Saudi shops but don't mention Valentine's

While sales surge and Valentine's gifts become more common among the youthful Saudi population, the word "Valentine's" is nowhere to be seen.

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Iranians take part in a rally marking the 43rd anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, at the Azadi (Freedom) square in Tehran, on February 11, 2022.
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Iranians get behind wheel to mark Islamic revolution

Tens of thousands of Iranians drove through Tehran on Friday to mark the 43rd anniversary of the country's Islamic Revolution, staying in their vehicles because of Covid restrictions.

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Labor of love: Indonesia's talented 'artisans' rebuild vintage cars

Indonesian "artisans" are recreating vintage cars as a labor of love, making it possible for classic car enthusiasts to own one.

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Worldwide sensation: The word game 'Wordle' is shown on a mobile phone on Jan. 12, in Houston, Texas, the United States. (AFP/Getty Images North America/Brandon Bell)
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Wordle-wide hit: Viral game restores Indonesians’ love for word puzzles

The viral word puzzle Wordle has become the world’s latest craze, giving rise to dozens of versions of the game in other languages, including Indonesian.

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In this file photo taken on January 4, 2022, a Starbucks sign hangs above the entrance of one of the chain's coffee shops in Chicago, Illinois.
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Union says Starbucks fired organizing committee at US store

A union representing Starbucks employees accused the coffee chain of firing workers attempting to organize in the US state of Tennessee.

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