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The Gramercy Phase 2 fulfil demands of modern and refined lifestyle

Jakarta’s affluent couples and individuals are increasingly drawn to exclusive landed homes that not only meet the needs of modern living but also enhance the quality of life they aspire to.

6 days ago
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Cockfighting livestreams thrive in Philippines despite ban and murders

Since the e-sabong ban was initiated, the country's telecoms commission has blocked more than 6,800 e-sabong websites.

4 weeks ago
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The ‘joki’ Strava phenomenon: Faking running stats for flex

Another craze has crept up alongside running workouts on the popular fitness tracking app: Meet “joki Strava”, runners for hire who log kilometers for others' online clout.

1 month ago

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‘Nostalgia Retrograde’: Designer Biyan’s optimistic fashion for 2023

Indonesian fashion-maestro Biyan Wanaatmadja presented an upbeat ready-to-wear collection for spring/summer 2023 and divulged his business strategies for surviving the hard times. 

2 years ago
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Balenciaga designer, CEO apologize for ad campaign featuring children

The creative director and CEO of French fashion house Balenciaga both apologized on Friday for an advertising campaign that sparked criticism on social media over accusations that it featured inappropriate imagery featuring children.

2 years ago
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No, Bars: Jakarta bars face stricter World Cup screening license

The FIFA World Cup event has always been lucrative for bars and cafes. But this year, stricter rules and regulations make holding 'nobar' ('nonton bareng', the Indonesian term for watching games as a group) harder than ever before.

2 years ago
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IdeaFest 2022 wraps up main event with star-studded talks

Thousands attended the fourth day of IdeaFest 2022 to seek a greater understanding of the world and themselves.

2 years ago
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Inside Indonesia’s love for digital subscriptions and premium accounts

Despite the threat of a recession, the demand for digital subscriptions in Indonesia is not dying down.

2 years ago
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IdeaFest 2022 returns with variety of contemporary themes

This year's festival explores visual arts, sustainable lifestyles, culinary arts and music, among other themes.

2 years ago
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Big Bad Wolf Book Sale returns to South Tangerang after COVID hiatus

The highly popular Big Bad Wolf Book Sale returns with a bang after two years, welcoming thousands of excited readers seeking affordable titles.

2 years ago
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Fans at World Cup pay homage to Maradona with shirts and chants

Javier Maluf will quietly put on a shirt worn by Diego Maradona against England, but other fans at the World Cup have more noisy plans for Friday's second anniversary of Maradona's death.

2 years ago
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Interactive play gives Spain teens insight into gender violence

The row started with something minor: 'Edu' was laughing at something on his phone but refused to show it to his girlfriend 'Ali'. She got upset and they started arguing. 

2 years ago
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Gucci's creative director Michele to step down

Creative director Alessandro Michele is leaving French luxury goods company Kering's PRTP.PA star label Gucci after seven years, Kering confirmed on Wednesday.

2 years ago
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Swiss look to trains to get ski tourism on track

Switzerland is banking on the train to bring young European holiday makers into the Alpine country during the forthcoming ski season, the national tourism agency said on Wednesday.

2 years ago
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Gay people living under radar in Qatar prepare warily for World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar puts the country’s discrimination against the LGBTQ community under the spotlight.

2 years ago
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Bartender Darren Defretes brings youthful energy to Jakarta's bar scene

The 27-year-old bartender, mixologist and entrepreneur embodies the classic pearl of wisdom – that the young should reach for the stars.

2 years ago
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Twenties: Top 20 artisan tea brands and teahouses

Here are the teahouses, boutiques and artisan brands that provide some of the country’s most soothing brews.

2 years ago
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Hublot releases line of watches for FIFA World Cup

The limited-series watch is equipped with soccer-oriented features.

2 years ago
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Staycation amid refined artworks at InterContinental Pondok Indah

The luxury hotel presents a comfortable place for business and leisure, featuring club-inspired meeting spaces and a series of paintings by Indonesian artists.

2 years ago
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French wife of Chrysler Building billionaire owner entitled to £37 million under prenup

The estranged wife of the billionaire owner of New York's Chrysler Building is entitled to more than 37 million pounds (US$43 million) under the terms of prenuptial agreements, a judge in London said on Monday.

2 years ago
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The color of music: How graffiti artist Stereoflow paints the town

Inspired by the sound of 1990s hip-hop, graffiti artist Stereoflow slowly turns the city into the vibrant colors of the music he loves.

2 years ago
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How public figures influence our view of domestic violence

The way public figures talk about domestic violence can lead to a normalization of it.

2 years ago
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Be Crazy Kind for a more nutritious Indonesia

The Indonesian social media landscape is swept by a frenzy of influencers showing off their wealth in a gesture they call “flexing”.

2 years ago
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Trudeau to appear but not compete on Drag Race reality TV

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will make a guest appearance on reality TV show Drag Race, though some viewers may be disappointed he will not compete as one of the cross-dressing contestants.

2 years ago
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Calla the Label and the notion of ‘re-colorizing’ the fashion community

Calla the Label aims to reintroduce vibrant colors and loud patterns. With quirky designs, the young brand hopes to sustain itself and grow with intense community involvement.

2 years ago
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Hustle and Bustle: Has hustle culture lost its luster?

Work hard, and your efforts will be rewarded. At least, that’s what was promised anyway.

2 years ago
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World Cup buzz includes drills, hammers as Qatar races to be ready

Cafes in Doha's West Bay district teemed with people anticipating the World Cup, but in the darkened streets outside workers collected debris from a just-finished 30-storey tower block.

2 years ago
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Trauma of South Korea Halloween party tragedy is pervasive, expert says

As South Korea mourns the deaths of more than 150 people in a Halloween party crush, many people—even those not directly involved—are dealing with trauma and a search for answers that has at times blamed the victims, a psychiatry expert says.

2 years ago
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From XXX to cookery? Erotic site OnlyFans seeks to shift debate

"You can have adult content, you can have cooking content, that really depends on what creators are willing to share," OnlyFans CEO Amrapali Gan said during a tech conference in Lisbon.

2 years ago
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Catholics could help cut carbon with meat-free Fridays: Study

Pope Francis I could help reduce global carbon emissions by urging Catholics to return to not eating meat on Fridays, United Kingdom researchers said on Tuesday.

2 years ago
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Mercedes-Maybach’s latest designs feature hand movement technology

With unmatched Mercedes-Benz User Experience technology, the Mercedes-Maybach GLS and S-class offer customization to meet customers’ preferences.

2 years ago
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Designer Denny Wirawan celebrates 25th anniversary in fashion

Indonesian fashion designer Denny Wirawan celebrates his career’s 25th anniversary and makes wishes for the future. 

2 years ago
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Factbox Some of the world's worst stampedes

At least 120 people were killed in a crush during a Halloween celebration in South Korea's capital Seoul late on Saturday. Here are details of some of the worst stampedes over the last three decades.

2 years ago