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Money Bestie: The ‘big sister’ guide to getting your finances together
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Beyond Valentine: Why chocolate is becoming more of a luxury
Is Hyrox just Jakarta’s next fitness obsession?
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Money Bestie: The ‘big sister’ guide to getting your finances together
Wealth

Money Bestie: The ‘big sister’ guide to getting your finances together

Aliyah Natasya and Fill the Blankspace have turned financial education into an interactive journal, turning money talk into a playful, reflective experience that’s accessible.
Beyond Valentine: Why chocolate is becoming more of a luxury
Market Pulse

Beyond Valentine: Why chocolate is becoming more of a luxury

Valentine’s may bring a two-day spike. But the real story for chocolatiers is what happens the other 363 days.
Is Hyrox just Jakarta’s next fitness obsession?
Market Pulse

Is Hyrox just Jakarta’s next fitness obsession?

Packed classes and waiting lists suggest another fitness boom as Hyrox arrives in the capital, but is this a long-term shift or just the next checkbox to mark off?
Local volunteering paths: Where small acts lead to big change
Weekend Five

Local volunteering paths: Where small acts lead to big change

Want to volunteer but not sure where to begin? These communities offer meaningful ways to turn good intentions into everyday action.
A choir of strangers: The Jakarta singing club where everyone belongs
The Neighborhood

A choir of strangers: The Jakarta singing club where everyone belongs

No auditions, no pressure, just voices rising together. At Nyanyi Bareng Jakarta, group singing creates a sense of community.
Five films that capture the many moods of Japanese cinema
Weekend Five

Five films that capture the many moods of Japanese cinema

From cyberpunk classics to rural dramas, these Japanese Film Festival picks show why the country’s cinema continues to resonate far beyond its borders.
The case for Gen Z: What we want isn’t much, it’s realistic
Features

The case for Gen Z: What we want isn’t much, it’s realistic

Blamed for being entitled, praised for being bold, Gen Z is just trying to survive in the grim economy they inherited.
Uniquely yours: Jakarta weddings are getting smaller and more personal
Market Pulse

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.
Fantasy in the flesh: Inside Indonesia’s booming costume economy
Market Pulse

Fantasy in the flesh: Inside Indonesia’s booming costume economy

From anime icons to Halloween commissions, Indonesia’s costume makers are turning play into profession.
Exquisite and approachable: Five easy French recipes from Indonesian cooks
Weekend Five

Exquisite and approachable: Five easy French recipes from Indonesian cooks

French food doesn’t have to be complicated, as the Institut Français Indonesia’s French Recipe Competition shows.
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