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The ‘bukber’ tradition: Holy rites, warmth and unwanted questions

Ramadan brings the warmth of bukber, or breaking the fast together with family and friends, offering both newfound perspectives and unexpected discussions.

3 days ago
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Five things to know before booking an iftar gathering

Well, it’s that time of the year again; meaning, it’s time to start booking slots for breaking the fast at your favorite haunts in town while praying furiously for the traffic and/or weather to be merciful on the day, until you’re forced to settle for bottled water and supermarket bread on the road as the sun sets.

6 days ago
Culture

Arts Practitioners Hope Cultural Endowment Fund to be Maintained

The government's innovation through the disbursement of the Indonesian Fund has received positive responses from cultural figures and artists. They hope that the Indonesian Fund, sourced from the Cultural Endowment Fund, will be maintained. Especially by the upcoming government.

1 week ago

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100 hours of unpaid work a week

Women can spend more than 100 hours per week on unpaid care work. Magdalene’s social experiment estimates that women could double their salary if caregiving work was a paying job.

1 week ago
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Embracing the world at a slower pace

Once a unique choice, more travelers are now choosing more authentic slow travel experiences.

2 weeks ago
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From extreme off-road to electric vehicles, the 2024 IIMS is a feast for all

I’m not quite a car fanatic, nor am I in the market for a new daily driver, but that certainly did not stop me from enjoying the Indonesia International Motorsport Show (IIMS).

2 weeks ago
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5 things EV owners want you to know before you trade gas for battery

Welcome to the electric future. From established names in the local market like Hyundai and Wuling, to newcomers such as the Vietnamese VinFast and China’s BYD, electric vehicles (EVs) are the talk of every car-buying community, thanks to a combination of environmental concerns, rapid technological developments and costs coming down.

2 weeks ago
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2024 Fashion: Black 'n white 'n everything in between:

Women’s fashion in 2024 is following a cyclical trend by returning to the 1990s style of monochromatic hues, simple yet elegant.

3 weeks ago
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Digital media upstart Vice laying off 'several hundred' staff: CEO

Millennial-focused and known for its edgy news and lifestyle content, Vice had been among the rising stars of a new breed of digital media firms but struggled as advertising revenues shrank.

3 weeks ago
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On politics and relationships

“Let’s be honest, when it comes to politics, no one’s going to change their mind if they don’t want to.” - Marsha, 29 “We choose because it is our right but I won’t necessarily ‘fight to the death’ for my candidate.” - Kyriesa, 63

3 weeks ago
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Elevate your date night

Just because Valentine’s Day has come and gone, it doesn’t mean showering your special someone with romance should stop. In a world where grand gestures that elicit social media praises are expected, flower arrangements, specialized candy and the occasional sweet movie nights are so passé, so what’s a romantic to do?

3 weeks ago
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Reimagining travel for a world reopened

It is no longer about mass tourism, but mindful tourism; not about mere sightseeing, but meaningful experiences.

1 month ago
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The Sasa cookbook takes a gastronomic journey across Asia and the Middle East

The newly released cookbook Main Rasa Bersama Sasa (Playing with Flavors with Sasa) is more than just a collection of exclusive recipes for Indonesian and international cuisine.

1 month ago
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Thriving in an uncertain future

In today’s era, marked by disruptive innovation that demands strategic acumen, leaders and managers play a pivotal role in orchestrating strategies to navigate the turbulent waters.

1 month ago
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New year, new ambiance: Trends, tips and transformations for your home interiors

Interior designers share tips on this year's latest trends to help you consider what kind of improvements you can apply before embarking on a fresh look at home.

2 months ago
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Lee Leads Magisterial SJM Macao Open Parade

As Min Woo Lee’s three-foot putt on the final green disappeared below ground, a million-dollar smile broke out across the face of the Australian superstar-in-the-making.

2 months ago
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At Stockholm auction, vintage Ikea goes high-end

Collectors' interest has blossomed over the years for Ikea pieces that have become design icons, as the Swedish company -- normally known for more budget-friendly piece -- celebrates its 80th anniversary this year.

2 months ago
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Sasa food garage gastronomy enlivens Decemblar

A bustling crowd filled the Decemblar Kustom Weekender 2023, held on Dec. 2 and 3 at Ecovention in Ancol, North Jakarta.

3 months ago
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After success abroad, Saudi designers hit the runway at home

On a runway set up in Riyadh's financial district, in front of a mixed-gender crowd of Instagram influencers and diplomats, models donned more than two dozen of Akbar's floor-length gowns, and one wedding dress sewn from French lace.

3 months ago
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Smoke show: Netflix’s ‘Cigarette Girl’ lights up debate about cigarette depiction in media

Indonesia’s first-ever Netflix series Cigarette Girl causes controversy over on-screen depictions of cigarette smoking.

3 months ago
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Plush bag charms in high demand among young Korean women

It's all about the aesthetic for many young Koreans, who embellish their bags with key rings, which seemingly serve no practical purpose and have no keys attached, and are also known as bag charms.

4 months ago
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Adidas and Puma eye chances in soccer's fashion moment

The Women's World Cup showed there is huge unmet demand for soccer-related merchandise for women.

4 months ago
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Staff-free stores continue to multiply in Japan, despite pandemic’s end

The current boom in unmanned stores began with Gyoza no Yukimatsu, a chain selling frozen dumplings.

4 months ago
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APR blends simplicity, sustainability in collaborative fashion collection at JFW 2024

Sustainable viscose-rayon fiber producer Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) strengthened its commitment to support sustainable fashion in a collaborative collection with Indonesian designers, showcased during Jakarta Fashion Week 2024.

4 months ago
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Beauty contests no more

"The prevailing beauty ideology needs to be dismantled.” 

4 months ago
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More young professionals in Singapore taking long breaks from work to recharge: Experts

More young people in Singapore are taking extended breaks from work. These breaks can last months, or even a year, and are often to combat burnout or seek a career change.

5 months ago
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Birkenstock: From German village to Barbie blockbuster

The company was founded 250 years ago in rural Germany, and remained in the hands of the Birkenstock family until heirs, brothers Alex and Christian, sold a majority stake in 2021.

5 months ago
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‘Millennial Birkin’ popular in Paris, has sold out many times

Considered Uniqlo’s best-selling bag, it was launched about three years ago, and is currently available at stores in 25 countries and regions.

5 months ago
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'Regulate them': hard-up Jakarta traders urge TikTok sales ban

The 35-year-old sells his wares at Tanah Abang, Southeast Asia's largest textile market, where sellers are desperately calling out to passersby.

5 months ago
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Paris Fashion Week opens with drama and dashes of humour

Milan Fashion Week was not even over and the fashionistas were already back in Paris on Monday for another 100-plus shows in the hectic womenswear season.

5 months ago