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Gen-Z-lifestyle

Market Pulse 4 weeks ago

The need to read: Why Jakartans are going back to bookstores

As reading enthusiasm rises, bookstores are turning into the city’s community-driven third spaces.

Society 1 month ago

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Marriage takes backseat for Indonesia’s Gen Z

Once widely seen as a rite of passage, marriage is being redefined by Indonesia’s Gen Z, who are increasingly choosing to wait or keep celebrations modest as rising living costs and evolving personal values reshape their priorities.

Weekend Five 1 month ago

Five exciting Indonesian musicians to jack into in 2026

Looking to refresh your playlist this year? Here are five promising music artists whose recent work feels bold, honest and worth lending your ear.

Market Pulse 4 months ago

Uniquely yours: Jakarta weddings are getting smaller and more personal

Forget the 3,000-guest ballroom blowouts, couples today are curating something a little more intimate.

Culture and Entertainment 5 months ago

Retro resurgence: Why Gen Z is falling for digicams and Walkmans

As everything turns AI and algorithmic, my generation is turning to digicams, cassette tapes and Walkmans in search of something real.

The Neighborhood 6 months ago

Courts, clubs and connections: The rise of community sports apps

From billiard tables to padel courts, community sports apps are helping turn strangers into teammates, and sometimes even friends.

Wellness 8 months ago

My weekend of rest and relaxation: A note on bed rotting

Is spending the weekend in bed a sign of burnout, avoidance or just smart living? For some women in Jakarta, bed rotting isn't the problem—it’s the plan.

Academia 8 months ago

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Gen Z’s dominance in the “pay later” era

With the ability to make immediate purchases and defer payment to a later date, individuals are more inclined to indulge in impulse buying and overspending beyond their means.