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Inside the declutter economy: The business of sparking joy

Jakarta’s growing decluttering industry isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about control, clarity and the emotional weight of stuff.

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Summit fever: Why more Indonesians are reaching for the peak

From Merbabu to Rinjani, local gear brands and trip organizers are making Indonesia’s mountains feel closer than ever.

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Beyond galleries: Inside Jakarta’s thriving indie art markets

Jakarta’s indie art fairs aren’t just pop-ups, they’re fueling a new creative economy.

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Meet the new influencers of the AI era

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been behind the scenes of digital marketing for years, but now it’s stepping into the spotlight as the face of your favorite brands.

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The silver generation is rising

Aging is inevitable. The question is whether industries are ready for it.

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Trendy tabletop: Board game cafés are your next favorite third space

Ditch the gadgets and grab a pair of dice: Jakarta’s board game cafés are the perfect place to play, strategize and unwind.

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The de-Hollywoodification of Indonesian cinema

From homegrown hits to international indies, Indonesian audiences are shifting away from Hollywood blockbusters for bold, diverse stories and the box office numbers prove it.

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In full bloom: How Valentine’s Day fortifies the floral industry

The annual surge in orders to celebrate the day of love has been a constant for Indonesia’s floral industry, but that doesn’t mean the industry isn’t in need of change.

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Indonesia proud: Homegrown brands that made it big in 2024

Here are three top-notch Indonesian brands prioritizing sustainability and social responsibility that gained more traction this year.

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Live nation: To eat or watch a concert?

With some ticket prices rivaling provincial minimum wages, is a night of singalongs with your favorite musician still worth it?

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Finding culinary coexistence between takeout and dining out

To order in or eat out? Online food deliveries have permanently reshaped our dining culture, but can we satisfy all our cravings by merely eating in?

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Indonesia Uncorked: A toast to the nation’s growing wine scene

Tropical landscapes and volcanic soil may not be a familiar ground among wine producers, but an unexpected revolution is fermenting in Bali. 

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Indonesia’s timeless elixir: The staying power of ‘jamu’

From an ancient remedy to a modern wellness trend, jamu has proven its staying power. But it faces new challenges ahead.

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Welcome to alpha-mart: Meet the most digitally native consumers

Digital natives born from 2010 onward are reshaping brand engagement with their preference for authentic content and personalization, as well as their social consciousness.

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Long Live Print: Physical books thrive in the digital age

When the pandemic forced physical bookstores to close, other distribution channels stepped up to fill the vacuum and bring printed books closer to their readers.