Inside the blind box economy: Why we can’t stop unboxing
Some say the craze went mainstream with Labubu, the quirky Pop Mart character popularized by Blackpink’s Lisa in 2024. But the thrill of the unknown? That’s not new.
Sheena Suparman
Not just a fix: Indonesia’s coffee chains are brewing a cultural movement
Affordable, familiar and rooted in local pride, Indonesians are turning to homegrown coffee chains for more than a caffeine fix.
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.
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.
Indonesia surpasses Japan and UK, rises to 27th in competitiveness rankings
In Southeast Asia, Indonesia's competitiveness has entered the top three, following Singapore and Thailand.
President Jokowi, Economic Minister affirms Indonesia’s commitment to OECD accession
Subsequently, the government will establish a Project Management Office to support the National Team toward this goal.
Jakarta Highlights: Where to go for a pop of culture
Whether you like big bashes or intimate gatherings, the city is bustling with platforms for subcultures of any kind.
Female-led start-up aims to help decarbonize Indonesia’s future
CarbonShare, founded by Faela Sufa, enables everyone from non-state actors to individuals to contribute to the country’s carbon reduction program, through quality greenhouse gas…
GoTo, TikTok and UGM join hands to expand Indonesia’s digital talent pool
According to Kompas, Indonesia requires 9 million digital talents by 2030 in order to further contribute to the country's gross domestic product.
Bilateral Indonesia-Japan meeting promises continuing cooperation in the future
President Joko Widodo and PM Kishida discussed various frameworks of collaborations between the two countries in numerous fields. One of them being changes of the Indonesia-Japan…