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The Thin Obsession
In a society where “Kok gendutan?” is as common as “Kapan kawin?”, is it really su...
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AI & us: Navigating tomorrow’s workplace
Today’s artificial intelligence tools are a mere tip of the iceberg as we meander into t...
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Indonesians’ not-so-secret love affair with sambal
Sambal isn’t just a fiery condiment in Indonesia: It is a way of life, deeply rooted in ...
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Are the kids alright? The Gen Alpha question
What do we make of the hyperconnected, easily bored, highly curious generation that is set...
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Generation Rebuild: Fixing the future, one start-up at a time
Digital natives are taking matters into their own hands with start-up ventures that aim to...
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Chasing the island dream
More and more urbanites are leaving busy cities to chase an idyllic dream of laidback island living. But many are finding that turning islands like Bali into a home is not free of the stress they sought to escape.
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Thriving in the third stage of life
It’s possible to live your best life during retirement, provided you enter it prepared for the two things they say we lose in our retirement years: energy and money.
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In Good Taste: Jakarta's passion for the red, white and rosé
With the growing number of wine enthusiasts in the city, we step inside the small yet welcoming world of Jakarta’s sommeliers and wine collectors.
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The Great Nastar Debacle
A deliciously made nastar is guaranteed to steal the spotlight and spark some debate at social gatherings. But, why?
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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.
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