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Lifestyle 1 week ago

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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.

Market Pulse 3 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.

Style 3 weeks ago

Beyond performative: Is he a threat or just a man with a mirror?

Self-expression is about breaking boundaries. Maybe judge him by his character, not his closet.

FEATURES 3 weeks ago

Show up, show off and call it self-care: Strong is the new flex

With toned arms as the new status symbol, maybe it’s time we rethink why we come to the gym and pick up those dumbbells.

Academia 1 month ago

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Finding the best recruitment strategies to attract the top talent

The Indonesian labor market is characterized by the job hugging phenomenon, in which employees stay in their current positions for career stability, or job security, even if they may not be satisfied.

Lifestyle 2 months ago

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Fashion 2026: Dressing in a world of uncertainty

Archival textiles, gender-fluid utility and disciplined craft shape how Indonesian designers respond to uncertainty and change.

Lifestyle 2 months ago

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Beyond tropical: How Indonesian design is evolving today

Today’s practitioners are responding to a shifting design discourse, shaped by a fast-moving industry, environmental urgency and new ways audiences encounter design and space.

Style 2 months ago

2025 style trend recap: Highlights, lowlights and everything in between

From tall totes to short-shorts, the past year was a sartorial journey to remember (or not).

Food 3 months ago

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Trend vs. tradition: Matcha’s revival takes hold in Indonesia

Matcha is enjoying a renewed boom in Indonesia in 2025, driven by social media trends, specialty cafés and matcha-infused treats. As the powdered green tea goes mainstream, purists continue to defend its cultural roots through chado, the Japanese tea ceremony.

Entertainment 7 months ago

'Aura farming' viral trend draws tourists to Riau boat race

The annual Pacu Jalur race in Riau culminates on Sunday, with officials estimating as many as 100,000 more spectators this year because of 11-year-old Rayyan Arkan Dikha's dance moves on the fast-moving boats.

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