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New Zealand’s Deft Realpolitik on Display
Newly strengthened military ties with Fiji and Japan contrast with the amicable meeting between Prime Minister Hipkins and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
All hail the spiky king of fruits at Durian Fest 2023
If you are a fan of the king of fruits, you won't want to miss the Durian Fest 2023, a festival dedicated to celebrating the spiky and fragrant delicacy.
Watch: Rapper Saykoji shares his struggle with emotional eating and how he lost 35 kg through discipline
Saykoji, a rapper and producer who is known for his witty and humorous lyrics, has recently revealed his personal journey of overcoming emotional eating and losing 35 kilograms in eight …
Ministry of Education clarifies that English has not been removed from the public school curriculum
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology has issued a clarification regarding the rumors that English has been removed from the public school curriculum in Indonesia. The ministry stated …
Race towards IDR2.5 billion prize pool at BTN Jakarta Run (Nov. 12)
Are you ready to run for fun and glory in the capital city of Indonesia? If so, don't miss the chance to join the BTN Jakarta Run 2023, an international …
3 months of free rides on Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train after Aug. 18 launch: Ridwan Kamil
Ding, dong. West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil is back to give us another Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train progress update, and we think you’ll like this one.
New steakhouse Gaston brings the French countryside to Jakarta
Jakarta is never short of options when it comes to steakhouses, but there is always room for more, especially when they offer something different and unique. That is the case …
Spill the Teh: Fresh celebrity affair scandal exposes new way to text each other behind spouses’ backs
Syahnaz Sadiqah, a popular influencer and the younger sister of comedian Raffi Ahmad, is facing allegations of having an affair with Rendy Kjaernett, a married actor and model.
It’s official: Indonesia now in endemic phase of COVID-19, President Jokowi declares
Indonesia has officially lifted its pandemic status for COVID-19 following a significant decline in the number of daily cases and deaths, as well as an increase in vaccination coverage.
Studio panned over alleged AI-generated artwork for movie adaptation of webtoon ‘Pasutri Gaje’
One of the biggest concerns surrounding the recent significant leaps in AI technology is that it may soon take over creative jobs. And we are already seeing glimpses of that …
Van Gogh Alive: Spectacular immersive exhibition coming to Jakarta (July 7-Oct. 9)
Art lovers in Jakarta are in for a treat as Van Gogh Alive, a spectacular immersive exhibition that showcases the works of the legendary painter Vincent van Gogh, is coming …
Eid al-Adha blessing: Gov’t adds June 28 & 30 collective leave days
We can officially cap off June with a long weekend, as the Indonesian government has announced that the 28th and 30th of this month have been added into the 2023 …
Bahasa Indonesia, which is rooted in the principles of unity and diversity, may become an official UN language
Bahasa Indonesia, the national language of Indonesia, may soon join the ranks of the official languages of the United Nations (UN), thanks to a proposal by UNESCO, the UN's cultural …
Watch: Indonesian woman curb mining in Australia unearths iPhone, Macbook, and more
The old adage “one’s junk is another’s treasure” can’t ring any more true for this Indonesian woman, who struck figurative gold while curb mining in Australia.
Indonesia officially halts visa-free entry for all except ASEAN nationals
Indonesia has temporarily halted its visa-free policy for 159 countries. Of those, travelers from 92 countries can still obtain a Visa on Arrival (VOA) before entering the country.
Garuda flight delayed after passenger spots kite tangled to plane’s wing
A kite tangled to a wing appears to be reason enough to abort take-off, as illustrated in this video taken from a Garuda Indonesia flight.
Japan’s Lower House Passes Bill to Promote LGBTQ Awareness, But Not Guarantee Rights
Japan is the only member of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations that does not have LGTBQ legal protections.
Spill the Teh: Influencer Tasyi Athasyia accused of not paying employees
In the tail end of last week and over the weekend, Tasyi Athasyia’s name dominated social media discourse in Indonesia. The 31-year-old is considered an A-lister among Indonesian influencers, having …
‘Dollarization’ of North Korean Economy, Once Vital, Now Potential Threat to Kim’s Rule
Defectors say an attempt to end use of U.S. dollars and Chinese yuan would likely just cause chaos.
Former ByteDance Executive Says Chinese Communist Party Tracked Hong Kong Protesters via Data
Yintao Yu, formerly head of engineering for ByteDance in the U.S., said in a court filing that the company had a “superuser” credential for a committee of CCP members.
What Will China’s New Security Initiatives Look Like?
Defense Minister Li Shangfu’s speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue was more interested in assigning blame than advancing solutions.
How Japanese Civilians Are Supporting Ukraine
As the need for humanitarian aid grew, Japanese citizens continued to send Bogdan Parkhomenko – a Ukrainian with strong ties to Japan – goods and money, asking him to share …
South Korean, Canadian Leaders Vow Cooperation on Clean Energy, North Korea Threat
Justin Trudeau, the first Canadian leader to visit South Korea in nine years, said his government remains committed to working closely with Seoul to address the North Korean threat.
India, ASEAN Hold First Maritime Exercises
India has long used its navy to build ties with maritime nations in the Indo-Pacific, but this exercise steps up collaboration by tying up with ASEAN as a group.
Uyghurs Call on Thailand To Stop Detention of Uyghur Refugees
The deaths of two Uyghur refugees in a detention center in Thailand shed light on the grave injustice that is the continued imprisonment of Uyghurs.