Journaling: Gen Z’s latest form of self-expression and therapy
Categorised as bibliotherapy, psychologist Maria Simanjuntak states that journaling can help one to gain insight from what they write — especially about themselves.
The Jakarta Post
Nomad visas for tourists
The digital nomad visa fits well with the needs of an increasing number of professionals who prefer working remotely online.
A lesson from Sri Lanka
Learning from Sri Lanka, Indonesia should refrain from complacency, or else history will repeat itself.
Rent-an-iPhone promises full experience without breaking the bank
At around Rp 13 million a pop, owning the latest iPhone can burn a hole in your pocket, so renting is the way to go for some people keen to get their hands on one.
Marcos Jr and Asean
One of the toughest challenges for the archipelagic nation is how it can contribute to maintaining peace and stability in the region.
Energy transition or energy confusion?
The paper says the government's long-term electricity procurement plan is behind the curve, with financing options rather than road maps matteriing on the ground.
Who will lead Jakarta?
It remains to be seen if relocating the nation’s capital will make it easier or harder for the next Jakarta governor to lead the 495-year-old metropolis.
Japan consumers asked to accept higher prices for Philippine bananas
The Philippines embassy's unusual request for a price hike was made to the Japan Retailers Association, which includes supermarkets among its members, in early June.
The politics of bigotry
India is not an outlier in its descent into political sectarianism and tribalism. Indonesia is also facing its own demons.
Indonesia’s looming meat crisis
The country’s outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has spread to 19 provinces so far, affecting some 232,000 farm animals.