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Pramono Pushes for BTS Concert at Jakarta International Stadium

Jakarta eyes BTS concert and global acts to transform JIS into a world-class venue, backed by improved transport and infrastructure plans.
Lifestyle Apr 16, 2026 | 2:48 pm

Barcelona Legends Land in Jakarta, Set to Face Del Piero Team

Football legends from Barcelona arrive in Jakarta for Clash of Legends 2026, with thousands expected at Gelora Bung Karno this weekend.
Lifestyle Apr 16, 2026 | 11:15 am

FIFA Adds New, More Expensive World Cup Ticket Categories

FIFA has introduced new, higher-priced tiers of tickets for this year’s World Cup, with prices reaching as high as $4,105.
Lifestyle Apr 13, 2026 | 10:40 pm

Indonesian Celebrity Pair Interrogated Over Dana Syariah Scandal

Police question celebrity couple over role as DSI brand ambassadors in Rp 1.4 trillion embezzlement probe.
Lifestyle Apr 3, 2026 | 2:40 pm

K-Pop Idol Carmen Shares Spotlight With Prabowo, Lee Jae-myung in Korea-Indonesia Moment

President Lee Jae-myung shared moments from his Seoul meeting with Prabowo, including a photo featuring Indonesian K-pop idol Carmen.
Lifestyle Apr 2, 2026 | 12:40 pm

Bali Targets 6.6 Million International Visitors in 2026

Bali targets 6.63 million international visitors in 2026, shifting focus to quality tourism and Asian markets after strong 2025 growth.
Lifestyle Mar 31, 2026 | 4:10 pm

Vatican News Launches Indonesian Edition After Long Preparation

Vatican News launches Indonesian edition, marking a milestone in ties and expanding access for Indonesia’s Catholic community.
Lifestyle Mar 26, 2026 | 3:13 pm

Flying Out of Thailand? Expect a Higher Airport Bill in 2026

Thailand will raise its airport departure fee to 1,120 baht from June 20, 2026, to fund expansion, with the charge included in airfares.
Lifestyle Mar 24, 2026 | 2:34 pm

Borobudur Aims for 80,000 Visitors During Eid Holiday Period

Borobudur sees nearly 8,000 daily visitors as Eid travel picks up.
Lifestyle Mar 23, 2026 | 10:32 pm

Indonesians Post ‘Unboxing’ Clips of Eid Hampers from Prabowo

Visitors share unboxing videos of Eid hampers from the presidential palace, featuring food staples, souvenirs, and cash.
Lifestyle Mar 22, 2026 | 11:53 pm

BPOM Strips Licenses of 8 Cosmetics for False, Sexualized Claims

BPOM revokes permits of 8 cosmetics over misleading, indecent claims, orders withdrawal and destruction from market.
Lifestyle Mar 17, 2026 | 12:48 pm

Michael B. Jordan Wins Best Actor for ‘Sinners,’ Taking Home His First Oscar in Popular Victory

Jordan got one trophy for playing identical twins Smoke and Stack in the blues-seeped supernatural horror film set in 1930s Mississippi.
Lifestyle Mar 16, 2026 | 11:29 am

Ride-Hailing Shortage Hits Jakarta During Ramadan Rush

Jakartans report difficulty finding ride-hailing drivers during Ramadan evenings as demand for rides and food deliveries surges.
Lifestyle Mar 12, 2026 | 4:52 pm

Seventeen Brings KNetz and SEAblings Together at Singapore Tour Kickoff

Seventeen opened its Southeast Asia tour in Singapore, where fans from Korea and across the region gathered despite earlier online tensions.
Lifestyle Mar 12, 2026 | 11:41 am

Car-Free Night, Bedug Festival, and Torch Parade to Mark Jakarta’s Eid Eve

Jakarta enforces Car-Free Night on Eid Eve, hosts Bedug Festival & torch parade; public transport remains operational for residents.
Lifestyle Mar 10, 2026 | 2:58 pm

Bali Immigration Waives Overstay Fines for Stranded Foreigners — How to Apply

Foreign nationals applying for visa fine waivers must provide proof of flight cancellation along with an official letter from the airline.
Lifestyle Mar 10, 2026 | 2:41 pm

Bali Prepares Special Rules as Eid Eve and Nyepi May Fall on Same Day

Bali has prepared a guideline to prepare for the possibility of Eid and Nyepi coinciding.
Lifestyle Mar 9, 2026 | 11:06 am

US Time Change Rekindles Daylight Saving Debate

Prefer staying on standard time year-round? That would mean the sun would be up at 4:11 a.m. in Seattle in June.
Lifestyle Mar 8, 2026 | 10:41 pm

Black Night for Fans as Deep Purple Cancels Jakarta Concert

Deep Purple cancels its April 18 Jakarta concert citing circumstances beyond its control, with organizers preparing ticket refunds for fans.
Lifestyle Mar 6, 2026 | 4:55 pm