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Hennessy Launches Year of the Horse 2026 Limited Editions in Indonesia
As the Lunar calendar turns to the Year of the Horse, Hennessy marks the occasion with a new set of limited editions that bring symbolism, design, and heritage into sharp focus. Launching in early January 2026, the collection introduces specially designed bottles of Hennessy V.S.O.P and Hennessy X.O, created to reflect the energy and forward
Discover the Beauty of Lombok at Sira Beach Golf & Country Club – HOUSE Sira Lombok
On the northwest shores of Bali’s more rugged neighbour of Lombok, Singgasana Hotels & Resorts unveils their newest destination, merging island-style hospitality and championship-level golf into one enviable experience: Sira Beach Golf & Country Club – HOUSE Sira Lombok. Taking its name from the pristine Pantai Sira coastline, it welcomes guests into an expansive estate
ART SG 2026 Returns to Singapore with S.E.A. Focus and New Performance Art Sector
The annual January art-week rush in Singapore is about to get a little more crowded in all the right ways, as ART SG returns to Marina Bay Sands from 23–26 January 2026, and for the first time it will fold S.E.A. Focus into the same venue and ticket, bringing a larger, more integrated programme to
From Mozart to Fauré: Pictures of Life Recital Lands in Jakarta
Pictures of Life, a chamber recital tracing the arc of human experience from childhood to maturity, will be presented by pianist Toru Oyama and violinist Giovani Biga on 24 January 2026 at 7.30pm at Balai Resital Kertanegara, offering Jakarta audiences an evening shaped by narrative and repertoire. The programme doesn’t begin with a grand concept,
Cultivating Calm: Slow Living Essentials
When it comes to slow living, how you shop matters. Well-chosen items can you help you integrate mindful activities into your daily life, or help you create a peaceful atmosphere at home and work. However, a little reminder, a slow living lifestyle also means avoiding an accumulation of ‘things’, and that your shopping mindset should
New & Noteworthy: Editor’s Picks January 2026
Whether revisiting somewhere ‘old but gold,’ or sharing an update of the recently opened, NOW! Jakarta’s editorial desk presents a curated selection of news and suggestions from the city and beyond. Here’s January’s round-up of the new and noteworthy Dia.Lo.Gue Artspace Expands to Bandung After fifteen years in Jakarta, the Kemang institution Dia.Lo.Gue Artspace expands
Begin Every Trip with Peace of Mind with International SOS
The thrill of travel often begins long before the plane takes off. It’s in the late-night scroll through maps, the plans over coffee, or the quiet excitement of imagining yourself somewhere else. But seasoned travellers know that anticipation isn’t only about the joy of discovery — it’s also about preparing for what might go wrong.
Meet Christoph Pouls, The New General Manager of InterContinental Bandung Dago Pakar
Bandung’s hillside icon has a new leader steering the ship and he’s bringing a suitcase full of experience. InterContinental Bandung Dago Pakar has officially welcomed Christoph Pouls as its new General Manager, and the excitement is in the air. Christoph is a hospitality globetrotter with twenty‑five years across Europe and Asia, hopping from Changsha to
Makassar: A Coastal City of Culture, Commerce, and Cuisine
Strategically located at the crossroads of Eastern Indonesia, Makassar has long been a vital centre of economic growth as well as a meeting point for cultures, traditions, and ideas. As the capital of South Sulawesi, the city showcases a vibrant urban rhythm seamlessly intertwined with historical legacy and cultural richness. To experience this blend, travellers
Biggest Events in Jakarta: Annual Calendar 2026
Can’t quite keep up with what goes on in the city every year? Don’t worry, we’ve compiled the biggest events in Jakarta for you in this annual calendar guide. From music festivals to city celebrations, major expos, art conventions and sports competitions, Jakarta is a vibrant metropolitan teeming with exciting and insightful happenings — you
The Papandayan International Online Jazz Competition 2026 Returns to Invite New Talents
The Papandayan International Online Jazz Competition (TPJC) 2026 is set to return this December, inviting jazz musicians from across the globe to connect online through its theme “Unity in Harmony”, with registration opening on 20 December 2025 and the competition unfolding digitally until March 2026 via tpjazzfest.com, reinforcing Bandung’s role as a key node in
Inside Raden Saleh Pavilion, ARTOTEL Curated at Taman Ismail Marzuki
Raden Saleh Pavilion, ARTOTEL Curated has opened its doors inside Taman Ismail Marzuki this December, placing a design-led hotel directly within Jakarta’s most recognised arts complex and giving travellers, creatives, and business visitors a reason to rethink where they stay when their agenda involves culture, collaboration, or simply a base that feels connected to the
The Artistry of Pierre Hermé Paris Shines at Grand Hyatt Jakarta
French haute pâtisserie finds a new home at the Grand Hyatt Jakarta with the opening of Pierre Hermé Paris. Celebrated worldwide as the “Picasso of Pastry”, Chef Pierre Hermé brings his renowned artistry to Indonesia, introducing creations that have defined contemporary French gastronomy. The patisserie will unveil a dazzling showcase of Hermé’s signature masterpieces. Guests
