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SWA Celebrates Unshaken, Unmatched and Unstoppable 18 Year Anniversary
Sinarmas World Academy (SWA) celebrated its 18th anniversary on 3 November, as a testament to a vision for excellent student education having developed into a beacon of creative global mindedness. For close to 2 decades now, SWA has been the launchpad where ideas are born, nurtured, and brought to life; empowering students to lead with
Jakarta Concert Orchestra Revives Iconic EMO Anthems
Some songs do not fade with time; some wait for the right moment to come and ready to impress new audiences all over again. EMO, or emotional hardcore, began as an outlet for feelings that were too heavy for conversation, rooted in honesty about sadness, longing, and frustration. Jakarta now sees this chapter return as
Jakarta International Coffee Conference 2025 Opens with a Spotlight on Innovation and Global Exchange
The Jakarta International Coffee Conference (JICC) 2025 opened at the AA Maramis Building on 6 November, bringing the country’s coffee community into one shared space where industry influence, creative ideas, and global interest converge. Once a modest industry meet-up, the conference now stands as a major regional gathering that attracts leaders, practitioners, and collaborators from
Artotel Group Officially Announces Indonesian Partnership with UNICEF
Artotel Group has announced its collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), marked by the signing of a cooperation agreement on 21 October 2025 at The Bimasena, Jakarta. In line with UNICEF’s principles of ensuring that every child can grow, develop, and reach their full potential, Artotel Group is strongly committed to sustainable business
Dine Chinese in Bogor at Pullman Ciawi Vimala Hills’ Jade River
Pullman Ciawi Vimala Hills Resort Spa & Convention has unveiled Jade River Chinese Restaurant, a culinary destination where the traditions of Chinese cuisine meet the art of modern hospitality. Inspired by the grace of a flowing river, the restaurant offers a journey of flavour, connection, and celebration – the first premium Chinese dining experience of its
Crowning Indonesia’s Best Sommelier 2025: Celebrating the Nation’s Finest Wine Professionals
The Indonesia Sommelier Association (ISA) brought together the country’s most talented wine professionals for the Indonesia Best Sommelier Competition 2025, held at Fairmont Jakarta on 20 October. This year’s event celebrated craftsmanship, precision, and passion, reaffirming Indonesia’s growing stature in the global world of wine service. After a full day of intense challenges testing knowledge,
NAS Jakarta Celebrates Global Citizenship with International Week
At NAS Jakarta, celebrating International Week brought to life its commitment to nurturing global citizens. Opening the event was Mr. Matthew Downing, the UK’s Deputy Ambassador to Indonesia, who was joined by long-standing students – Amelie van Hee, Kabir Aggarwal and Sofia Asmara – to cut the official ribbon. As 86% of the student body
Vertu and Yello Hotel Harmoni Jakarta Announce “The Garden of Love” Wedding Open House
Vertu Hotel Harmoni Jakarta and Yello Hotel Harmoni Jakarta, in collaboration with Premier Wedding Planner, have announced “The Garden of Love” Wedding Open House. This exclusive one-day event is curated to help couples plan their dream celebration, offering comprehensive concepts and direct access to top-tier industry professionals. The showcase is set for Sunday, 2 November
Drink in a Decade of Experts and Enthusiasts Collaborating at Jakarta Coffee Week 2025
Returning on 31 October to 2 November 2025 at ICE BSD City – Hall 3–3A, Jakarta Coffee Week 2025 (Jacoweek) – Indonesia’s largest coffee event – carries the theme ‘A Decade of Passion,’ featuring more than 200 coffee and tea-related brands, both local and international. Initially established as a communal space to connect farmers, communities,
New Year Program: Ballet Soundtrack Show Presents Jakarta’s Grandest Show of the Year
This December 24, the Main Stage of Taman Ismail Marzuki Besar Theatre will host a celebration of art, music, and light: The New Year Program: Ballet Soundtrack Show. Produced by FreedBallet, an international ballet project, world-class ballet and a live symphony orchestra return to Jakarta with the powerful and emotional movie soundtracks of Hans Zimmer
Rainforest Alliance: Understanding the Frog
You’ve probably seen it: a small green frog on a bag of coffee, a bar of chocolate, or box of tea. But what does it actually stand for? The frog logo, found across 155 countries, is the Rainforest Alliance’s official seal of approval. It represents a global movement that connects farms, forests and consumers. In
Spectrum Restaurant in Fairmont Jakarta: Jakarta’s Taste of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving in Jakarta carries its own distinctive charm where Western tradition meets Indonesian warmth and hospitality. In place of autumn leaves, guests are instead greeted by sweeping skyline views and the hums of a city that never slows down. At Spectrum Restaurant in Fairmont Jakarta, this celebration of gratitude transformed into an elegant affair that
The Gaia Hotel Bandung Continues “Together FOURWARD” Anniversary Tribute with Lovepink Indonesia Collaboration
In celebration of its 4th anniversary, The Gaia Hotel Bandung continues its journey with the theme “Together FOURWARD”, a reflection of the spirit to keep moving forward, not alone, but together with guests, partners, residents and the community. As part of this anniversary roadshow, The Gaia Hotel Bandung collaborated with Lovepink Indonesia, to present “Pink
