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Plaza Indonesia Celebrates 27th Anniversary With Colourful Events
Jakarta’s prestigious shopping mall Plaza Indonesia celebrated its 27th anniversary with the theme “Roaring 27” to strengthen its image as a one-stop-destination through a variety of innovations and quality improvement in order to remain relevant to the trends and needs of our dynamic lifestyle. Unlike previously, the celebration this time was held on 11 March with
Grab Launches GrabShare
The growing number of vehicles on Jakarta’s streets – which steadily increases each year – adds to the congestion in the city. According to the Jakarta Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), motorcycle and cars, respectively, are the main reasons for the many traffic jams in the capital. In order to optimize the use of cars
Exclusive Batik Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Jakarta
Fairmont Jakarta collaborates with iconic and luxury batik brand Iwan Tirta Private Collection and invites guests to enjoy afternoon tea at the hotel’s Peacock Lounge with a special batik edition from 1 April to 31 May. Inspired by the beauty of local batik traditions, the hotel’s signature afternoon tea reflects this spirit through various colours and patterns.
TEDxBinusSchool Aims to Engage and Inspire
On 11 March, Binus School Simprug together organized TEDxBinusSchool in Jakarta. The event is expected become a platform for motivators and inspirational figures, as well as a place of discussion and dialogue among Indonesian students who have the desire to move forward and go international. TEDxBinusSchool was conceived to connect people and inspiring young Indonesian people,
Epoch Blooming Toys Expands Business Strategy
Educational toy company PT IndoPassion Marketing will be officially renamed PT Epoch Blooming Toys in April 2017, marking the transition of management in Southeast Asian markets as well as to introduce its newest slogan “Let’s Bloom Together”. Epoch Co., Ltd. is mostly known for its Sylvanian Families characters that were first introduced in 1985, nostalgic
New Balance Debuts the 247 Classic
Popular shoe brand New Balance recently launched its latest 247 Classic collection. Sporting a clean and simple design,the understated silhouette sees a mesh-constructed upper, foam synthetics on the side panels and heel counter, signature “N” logo branding in a contrasting color for men’s, and a tonal 3M “N” logo for the women’s version. This collection
Under Armour Holds Fitness Challenge in Southeast Asia
Well-known sportswear label Under Armour organizes regional urban fitness challenge “The Test of Will 2017” to celebrate human performance through intense functional training challenges for the most determined athletes, goal-getters and fitness aspirants. The regional fitness competition takes place in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei and Indonesia this year. Participants will compete in a
Promoting Local Coffee from West Java at Papandayan
5-star hotel Papandayan is determined to promote coffee from West Java after it was named the winner of the Specialty Coffee Association of America Expo in Atlanta, USA in April 2016. To give a higher appreciation to local products, the hotel serves West Javanese coffee in its Mirten Lounge. The hotel invites guests to taste
Incredible Arts the Barberini Museum
Art lovers who are planning to visit Germany should plan to stop by in Potsdam, neighbour city to the capital Berlin. Immerse yourself in the world of impressionism at Barberini Museum, a new attraction that opened its doors to the public in January. The museum, located in the reconstructed Barberini Palace, boasts a historical facade
Starbucks Takes Action to Commemorate World Water Day
Every year on 22 March, we commemorate World Water Day to take action in tackling the global water crisis. The official site of World Water Day (worldwaterday.org) states that 1.8 billion people worldwide don't have access to clean drinking water and instead have to resort to drinking water contaminated with faeces, putting them at risk
A Night Fun Run for Earth Hour 2017
In order to participate in Earth Hour 2017, a global movement celebrated worldwide to protect the planet, The Sultan Hotel together with Suka Outdoor invites runners from various communities in Jakarta and hotel guests to join a night fun run 6 kilometres called #LariUntukBumi on 25 March. The event starts at 8:30 pm at Gelora Bung Karno and is
Jakarta Celebrates Earth Hour 2017
For the 9th year in a row, Indonesia is celebrating Earth Hour on March 25 this year. The global movement aims to take real action in order to reduce the ecological footprint and greenhouse gas emissions in an attempt to preserve earth and raise awareness on environmental issues. This year’s theme is “Shine A Light on Climate Action -from
South Sea Pearls: Hidden Gems in Indonesia’s Oceans
The vast oceans of Indonesia contain a lot of marine resources – among others sea pearls, which have high economic value. According to the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, when it comes to South Sea Pearls, Indonesia is on top of the list as a producer in the world’s pearl market. But unfortunately,
