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From commercial to residential, Alam Sutera welcomes 2026 with new real estate offerings

With the new year close in sight, Indonesians are beginning a new chapter to reorganize their priorities. Whether that be finding comfort with their respective families or advancing their careers, new spaces can allow that change as we enter into 2026.

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Driven by TikTok trends, new beauty brands target children

The cosmetics industry and parts of the internet have been abuzz since the launch of Rini earlier this month, a beauty company pitched at children as young as three and backed by Canadian actress Shay Mitchell. ...

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Saudi opens doors to all Indonesian travelers

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Party anthem: A fan holds up a shirt that reads 'Indonesia Wants Arctic Monkeys' during the band's local fanbase rave in Bandung in May, 2022. (Instagram/Courtesy of Arctic Monkeys Indonesia)

How Arctic Monkeys became massive in Indonesia

Arctic Monkeys’ music connects deeper with Indonesians than many other rock bands. We found out how and why.

2 years ago

In this file photo taken on March 9, 2007 young Saudi fashion designer Mohammed Ashi strolls onto the stage in Beirut following his show during the final of the TV program 'Project Fashion. Young Arab Fashion Designer' on Lebanese Future Television.

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The Saudi designer to the stars

Saudi Arabia's first big-name designer Mohammed Ashi has dressed celebrity royalty around the world from Beyonce and Deepika Padukone to Zendaya and Cardi B.

2 years ago

This file photo taken on May 13, 2003 shows Iraqi children in front of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein's luxury yacht the al-Mansur moored in Basra after it was bombed during the US-led invasion of Iraq.

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In Iraq, Saddam's ageing superyachts attest to legacy of excess, war

Frozen in time for 20 years, two superyachts lie at the confluence of Iraq's Tigris and Euphrates rivers, bearing witness to the false glories of former dictator Saddam Hussein.

2 years ago

Pipe dream: A still from Lucky Kuswandi's Dear David, released on Netflix on Feb. 9. (Courtesy of NetflixID)

Local adults-only fiction, anyone?

Do Indonesians these days know, or read, any erotic fiction by local writers?

2 years ago

Pieces of the past: Atika, of the National Library, displays a newspaper from the library’s archive (JP/Kate Newsome)

Digitizing Indonesia’s newspapers before they fall to pieces

As Indonesia’s historic newspapers perish in the archives, the country risks forever losing the voices of its past.

2 years ago

Looking up: William Aditya Sarana, a member of the Indonesia Solidarity Party (PSI), says that having a mentor is invaluable for young politicians, both professionally and mentally. (Courtesy of William Aditya Sarana)

Young politicians give advice on how to make it in Indonesian politics

Young politicians give some tips on carving out a career in national politics and navigating the burden that comes with the job.

2 years ago

A model presents a creation from Y/Project Womenswear Fall-Winter 2023-2024 collection during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, on March 7, 2023.

Goodbyes and good buys: Paris Fashion Week highlights

The womenswear autumn-winter season finally comes to a halt on Tuesday, having rumbled through New York, London and Milan before ending in the French capital.

2 years ago

Explore: Belinda Carensia's exploration of resin art led to an appreciation for the creation process. (Courtesy of Belinda Carensia)

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The expanding business of resin art

Resin art gained prominence through TikTok and Instagram trends and has thrived on those platforms even after its boom in the 2020 pandemic.

2 years ago

Helena McLeod, 33, rest by the pool as she waits of the group photo at the MerMagic Convention at the Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center in Manassas, Virginia on March 4, 2023. Helena has Charcot–Marie–Tooth (CMT) disease and is wheelchair bound but still participates in being a mermaid as much as she can. She was an avid swimmer and swims when she can, but not when her pain overcomes her from her CMT, so she lives as a “dry“ mermaid.

'Sharing the magic': Mermaids embrace inclusivity

The MerMagic Convention held at an aquatic center in Manassas, in the eastern United States, is billed as the world's largest dedicated to mermaids, and attracts enthusiasts from all walks -- or swims -- of life.

2 years ago

Contradictive teachings: Ex-members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus share that they were approached to join free bible study classes. (Pexels/John-Mark Smith)

Indonesians talk of experience in joining Korean religious 'sect' Shincheonji - Pt. 1

Lured by free bible study classes, they soon realized it was not a regular Christian group. This is part one of a two-part story.

2 years ago

This photo taken on February 27, 2023 shows Chinese tattoo artist Song Jiayin posing at her studio in Beijing. For over two years, Song has interviewed her female clients and posted the results online, recording the memories, hopes and fears of hundreds of women in ink and video.

Chinese tattoo artist tells women's stories through ink

In a country where spaces for female self-expression have shrunk in recent years, getting a tattoo can feel like an empowering act.

2 years ago

Dependable companion: Benedicta Bono, 61, an amputee and cancer survivor, depends a lot on her relationship with her golden retriever, Audi. (Courtesy of Benedicta Bono)

But for the love of a dog: Surviving cancer with canine care

Cancer survivors say they wish they had more access to service dogs in Indonesia so they can develop their self-reliance and have more independence.

2 years ago

A model presents a creation from Christian Dior Womenswear Fall-Winter 2023-2024 collection during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, on February 28, 2023.

Power scarves and punk elegance for Dior and Saint Laurent's strong women

Dior and Saint Laurent both combined nostalgia with homages to strong, independent women as the two French fashion giants presented their latest collections in Paris on Tuesday.

2 years ago

Korean and Canadian singer, rapper and dancer Jeon Somi arrives to attend the presentation of Prada's Fall-Winter 2023-2024 Women's collection on February 23, 2023 during the Fashion Week in Milan.

Fashion courts K-Pop and its fans at Milan catwalk shows

Milan's catwalks may be the epicentre of global fashion this week, but it's Seoul and K-Pop fans who are front and centre in the battle for new luxury customers.

2 years ago

Fashionable young ones: A child model walks the runway with designer Hannie Hananto's latest collection (JP/Sylviana Hamdani)

Indonesia's children fashion hypes up with young models

Indonesian fashion designers aspire to revive the local children's fashion industry despite its many challenges.

2 years ago

Aerodynamic: The Ferrari 296 GTS shows its clean lines. (JP/Tunggul Wirajuda)

High ride: Ferrari 296 GTS gearing for Indonesian roads

Ferrari is bent on getting in the fast lane in the Indonesian market, as the luxury-sports carmaker recently unveiled its new 296 GTS spider line of cars for the country’s high-rolling automobile aficionados.

2 years ago

Gloria Steinem and Michael Kors attend the Michael Kors Collection Fall/Winter 2023 Runway Show on February 15, 2023 in New York City.

Kors honors feminist icon as New York Fashion Week wraps up

American designer Michael Kors paid tribute to US feminist icon Gloria Steinem on the final day of New York Fashion Week Wednesday.

2 years ago

A reveller of the street carnival group “Ceu Na Terra“ (Heaven On Earth) dances on stilts during the carnival street parade at Santa Teresa neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on February 11, 2023.

'Rebirth' in Rio as carnival street parties return

Many revelers are also celebrating because it is the first carnival since the election loss of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, a far-right conservative whose critics accuse him of authoritarian tendencies and attacking numerous causes close to the carnival community's heart, from diversity to gay rights to the arts.

2 years ago

Foreign journey: Thoon “Sofia” Nadi Lynn, a communication science student from Myanmar on a scholarship at Gadjah Mada University (UGM), has found it challenging as well as enlightening to be a stranger in a stranger land, and shares her experience on her YouTube account, THOON. (Courtesy of Thoon Nadi Lynn)

Road less traveled: Indonesia through the lens of international students

Though the pandemic put a halt to most student exchange programs, thousands of international students still came to study in Indonesia, bringing new perspectives and understanding of the local culture, while gaining their own enlightening view of the country to share with others.

2 years ago

In this file photo taken on November 30, 2021 people arrive at Heathrow's Terminal 5 in west London.

London Heathrow enjoys best start since before Covid

London's Heathrow airport has enjoyed its best start to the year since before the coronavirus pandemic.

2 years ago

Adidas 2022 income drops, more pain ahead after end of Kanye tie-up

Adidas's net income fell heavily in 2022, with the German sportswear giant predicting major operating losses this year after ending a tie-up with Kanye West.

2 years ago

Ubiquitous: A row of 'lato-lato' at a roadside stall in Pangkalan Jati, South Jakarta (JP/Tunggul Wirajuda)

'Lato-lato' hype continues to grip Indonesia

The clattering of lato-lato (clackers) has become unstoppable with the toy now a hit with millions of Indonesians, from President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to schoolchildren nationwide, as it makes a comeback after nearly three decades

2 years ago

Indonesian identity: A Songket dress designed by Lenny Hartono is worn by a model for New York Fashion Week.(JP/Sylviana Hamdani)

Indonesian modest wear: From New York Fashion Week to the world

The Trade Ministry brings seven Indonesian modest-wear brands to New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2023.

2 years ago

People wearing face masks walk on the street during the COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong, China, on December 29, 2022.

Hong Kong offers 500,000 free flights after COVID-19 isolation

The giveaway will open in March, and mainly be distributed by local airlines Cathay Pacific, HK Express and Hong Kong Airlines.

2 years ago

In this file photo taken on February 01, 2023 British-US influencer Andrew Tate arrives handcuffed and escorted by police at a courthouse in Bucharest on February 1, 2023 to hear the court decision on his appeal against pre-trial detention for alleged human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal group. When Nick Hewlett, head of St Dunstan's College, was told about controversial influencer Andrew Tate by a parent, he had never heard his name before. Yet he soon found out his students were familiar with all of Tate's misogynist posts on social media.

UK schools fight misogynism peddled by online influencer Tate

When this news broke, many adults learned for the first time of this British man's existence and that he was already an internet star for teenagers across English-speaking countries and beyond.

2 years ago

This photo illustration shows three Australian banknotes taken in Melbourne on October 12, 2020, as a study by Australia's national science agency shows the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 can survive on items such as banknotes and phones for up to 28 days in cool, dark conditions.

Australia to replace Queen Elizabeth's image on A$5 banknote

The decision follows consultation with the federal government, which supports the change, the Reserve Bank of Australia said in a statement. The other side of the note will continue to feature the Australian Parliament, it said.

2 years ago

The 2023 class of Converse Indonesia's All Star Community is pictured during their initiation day at DIKOLAM café in Kemang, South Jakarta, on Jan. 28. (Courtesy of Vox Populi Publicists)

Converse gathers 2023 ‘All Star Community’ on initiation day

Converse Indonesia has introduced its 2023 “All Star Community” after a pandemic hiatus.

2 years ago

Enter the dragon: The Dragon gate is the main entrance to Old Shanghai. On Jan. 21, Roy Kiyoshi (in yellow jacket) holds a talk show about the Chinese zodiac at this gate. (JP/ Sylviana Hamdani)

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Old Shanghai: East Jakarta's latest tourism, culinary and religious destination

Old Shanghai offers a rich diversity of cuisines and Instagrammable photo spots in an ancient-China setting.

2 years ago

Brazil's coach #00 Tite shouts instructions to his players during the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between Croatia and Brazil at Education City Stadium in Doha, on December 9, 2022.

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Brazil open door to breaking foreign coach taboo

More than two decades since their last World Cup triumph and without a local consensus pick, Brazil are considering breaking an unwritten taboo: hiring a foreign coach.

2 years ago

'Where's the money gone?' Jamaicans ask after Bolt fraud case

The investigation into a multi-million dollar fraud at the Kingston-based investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL), which has reportedly seen Bolt's $12 million account left almost empty, is dominating discussion in the Caribbean nation.

2 years ago

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