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The great workplace debate: Remote, hybrid or office?

It’s been years since pandemic lockdowns ended, but the corporate world has yet to figure out which workplace arrangement reigns supreme. 

1 day ago
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New York Fashion Week opens with call to vote from Jill Biden

The "Fashion for our Future" march was organized by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) for the first day of the weeklong event showcasing looks for the upcoming Spring/Summer 2025 season.

3 days ago
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Waves, Wi-Fi and work: Into the Nomadland of Canggu

Despite its increasing congestion and viral traffic jams, why is Canggu still a haven for digital nomads?

5 days ago

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Lego to replace oil in its bricks with pricier renewable plastic

Lego, which sells billions of plastic bricks annually, has tested over 600 different materials to develop a new material that would completely replace its oil-based brick by 2030, but with limited success.

1 week ago
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Pakistani singles defy tradition, search for spouses in person

Typically, marriages in Pakistan are arranged by parents who look for suitable matches for their children from within their communities or the extended family, making dating apps generally stigmatized and gender segregation socially and at work remains common.

2 weeks ago
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RM 27-05: Rafael Nadal and Richard Mille redefine watchmaking

Limited to just 80 pieces worldwide, the RM 27-05 Flying Tourbillon Rafael Nadal can withstand a g-force of 14,000 yet weighs a mere 11.5 grams, excluding the strap.

1 month ago
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Empowered youth: Turning privilege to purpose

Indonesian youth are leveraging their resources and innovative spirit to uplift and empower marginalized communities through impactful initiatives

1 month ago
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Bigger and better – CHAGEE returns to Singapore with new ‘Tea Bar’ concept

Tea lovers in Singapore rejoice! Popular international tea beverage brand CHAGEE makes its return to Singapore this Aug. 2 with the opening of its first Singapore store at orchardgateway, with two other outlets in Plaza Singapura and Raffles City expected to open in the near future.

1 month ago
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Making space for aesthetics, functionality and personality

Young Indonesian workers, often confined to small rental units, are transforming their living spaces into aesthetically pleasing and functional homes by leveraging online resources and innovative design solutions.

1 month ago
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Changing beauty trends: Healthy, natural and local

As Indonesia’s youth embrace a blend of global and local beauty influences, preferences are shifting toward enhancing natural beauty using local brands and products

1 month ago
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A brief atlas of under-the-radar islands

As much as we love Bali, Indonesia literally has thousands of other tropical paradises for you to enjoy, sans the throngs of tourists. 

1 month ago
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Intuition and innovation: How to keep a 140-year-old Swiss watchmaker relevant

Breitling CEO Georges Kern talks about the Swiss watchmaker’s heritage, today’s luxury market and creating needs

1 month ago
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To invest or not to invest in a Bali villa?

Deciding whether to invest in the Bali villa of your dreams can often be based on both financial and emotional factors. Relying too much on the latter isn’t wise, experts say.

1 month ago
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Dance and delight: Shaping Commune-sense at Krapela

The open-modular space and bar tucked away on the fifth floor of a strip mall in Blok M embodies the essence of a renewed youth subculture

1 month ago
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Between the shores and the sea of Belitung

A brief escape to this island off the eastern coast of Sumatra has the power to bring out the island girl in a city dweller.

1 month ago
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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. 

1 month ago
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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.  

2 months ago
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The uncertainty of being Gen Z: Sisyphus was right, to dream is a cycle

“What do you know about life? You’re only 23.”

2 months ago
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July sizzles with art, sports, cars and music

While we try to wrap our minds around the fact that we’re halfway through 2024, we’re also looking forward to a lot in the second half of the year, with some exciting events kicking it off come July!

2 months ago
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Betawi fashion: Portraying the melting pot of Java

On the runway at this year’s Betawi-themed Indonesia Fashion Week (IFW), models presented pieces inspired by the Chinese cheongsam, Dutch designs and colorful Betawi motifs.

2 months ago
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Streets that are made for walking: A vision of sustainable transportation in Jakarta

Seven years ago, when I first told my family I was considering taking the Greater Jakarta Commuter Line (KRL) regularly for work, I was met with blank stares and concerned smiles.

2 months ago
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Stations, stops and superlatives: Public transport destinations in Jakarta worth exploring

While being stuck in a car for hours on end is perhaps a quintessential part of the Jakarta experience, few things will allow you to truly get to know the city better than taking public transportation around the “Big Durian”.

2 months ago
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Pre-loved is the new new: A tale of style, sustainability and luxury

Sustainability concerns and increased accessibility through local online marketplaces are contributing to changing attitudes toward the secondhand market.

2 months ago
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Highlighting LGBTQ representation in pop culture

The series was well-received by Indonesia’s LGBT communities. CONQ’s tagline was “The Voice of Indonesia’s Gay and Lesbian Community.” Rest in peace, gone, silenced, but never forgotten.

2 months ago
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Indonesia OMEGA Trophy makes its 2024 return

Indonesian golfers and enthusiasts from across the archipelago convened for the return of the Indonesia OMEGA Trophy on May 25, arguably the most anticipated invitational amateur golf tournament by Swiss watchmaker OMEGA.

3 months ago
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How far will you go for your pets? The Rise of ‘pawrenting’

As our relationships with our fur babies evolve, it is becoming more accepted globally and surprisingly, locally, to spend copious amounts of money on our pets.

3 months ago
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Champagne wishes, caviar dreams: Musings on luxury from the 73rd floor

“Women who were merely well-off saved up and bought dresses made of silk edged with lace and pearls, but Lady Ramkin was so rich she could afford to stomp around the place in rubber boots and a tweed skirt that had belonged to her mother.” Men at Arms, Terry Pratchett.

3 months ago
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Kick-start your summer: Five events to attend in June

As we bid adieu to May, we welcome a slew of events that scream “Summer!” 

3 months ago
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After Singapore Airlines turbulence accident, flight crews urge buckling up

The London-to-Singapore flight hit heavy turbulence over the Indian Ocean and descended 6,000 feet (around 1,800 meters) in about three minutes, before an emergency landing in Bangkok. 

3 months ago
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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.  

3 months ago