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- 10th Anniversary Issue
- A Jakarta Smorgasbord
- Architecture Property & Design
- Art Culture The Realm Of Contemporary Arts
- Building Future Leader
- Can Jakarta Really Change
- Capital Of Culture
- City Of The Future
- Embracing The New Normal
- Festive Issue
- Food The Music Of Love
- Health In An Era Of Urbanisation
- In With The New
- Indonesia S Creative Soul
- Its A Man's World
- Jakarta S Music & Nightlife
- Love & Romance
- Love & Romance 2020
- Money & Finance
- Money Finance
- Music & Nightlife
- Property Architecture Design
- Season Of Love
- Season Of Wonders
- Staying In Style
- Staying Successful In Times Of Challenge
- Tech Talk
- The Culinary Issue
- The Festive Season
- The Plague Of Our Time
- The Rhythm Of Life
- The Travel Issue
- Travel & Holiday
- Travels Far & Near
The Soundtrack of my (Love) Life
Music can evoke the full range of human emotions: from happy to sad, from nostalgic to cheerful and from tense to relaxed. Certain songs remind us of special moments, and they help us travel back in time to remember a person, a feeling or a memorable event. What's your love playlist? Photo courtesy of Pexels/NOW!JAKARTA
The Beauty of Poetry
Some say that poetry is the most difficult form of writing: to express one’s thoughts and feelings in a minimum amount of words can definitely present a challenge. A poem is also a window into the writers’ soul and leaves them vulnerable. Photo courtesy of Nikolay Frolochkin/Pixabay/NOW!JAKARTA Many poets over the centuries have written about
From Bitcoin to Borderless Money, the Fintech Revolution is Here
The financial services sector— which includes banks, credit card companies, insurers, financial advisers, stockbrokers and investment funds—is experiencing arguably the most profound transformation in history. Fintech, which is being given a high-octane boost by considerable and growing investment, is the application of technology to deliver financial services to the public. Photo courtesy of Pexels/NOW!JAKARTA What
Moneyed Millennials
Significantly outnumbering baby boomers as of 2016, millennials have come to represent a space of social influence and an economically strong population with the potential for substantial financial prowess. Nowadays, Millennials are a driving force in personal finance and are accruing wealth at a rapid rate thanks to their saving patterns. Photo courtesy of Pixabay/NOW!JAKARTA However,
Cigna Insurance Offers Peace of Mind
With increased attention to health care—and a greater emphasis on preventive care—more individuals have turned toward protecting their financial liability toward this vital part of our lives. Cigna, a U.S.-based insurance company has reinforced its position as a leading health and life insurer in Indonesia by expanding its business to offer comprehensive global health benefits
Jaspal Sidhu: Because Quality Education Should Be Accessible to Every Child
SIS CEO and founder Jaspal Sidhu learned early in his childhood how education was going to have a significant impact in his life. His father, a humble doorman who served Singapore’s biggest hotels for decades, never ceased to emphasise in the household how going to school was going to make a difference for everyone’s lives.
Taman Bacaan Pelangi: Developing a Reading Culture in Eastern Indonesia
Books are the windows to the world and reading is the key to knowledge. It is the dream of every nation to have a smart generation. It is also a dream for Indonesia, but there is a lot of homework that remains, especially to equalise the quality of education in remote areas of eastern Indonesia.
Beyond the Mall
For the most part, Jakarta is hot—very hot. And incredibly humid. But there are those places out there that are fun and enjoyable despite the blazing sun. The follow is a curated list of activities for young people to enjoy – weather permitting, of course. Kids could exercise their physic by aprticipating in fun activities
Indonesian Family Develops International Standard Education for the Country
BINUS programmes foster and empower Indonesia with a solid academic foundation at K-12 and university levels. BINA NUSANTARA (building the archipelago) Foundation has been on a mission to foster and empower society in building and serving the nation since 1974. Photo courtesy of Bina Nusantara Foundation/NOW!JAKARTA Indonesia is home to a burgeoning middle class and
Exercising Control
With media and technology playing a central, if vital, role in our daily lives, it is no surprise that parents – especially of young children – need to be especially vigilant of their child’s “screen time”. While parenting styles are deeply personal, there is help available to those who might consider some advice. Although not
Womenesia Works with Women for Empowerment
Womenesia is a service club at the Jakarta Intercultural School that works to empower women in Jakarta by providing them with skills and markets. Maria and a member of YBS selling their products at JIS. Photos Provided By Jakarta Intercultural School/NOW!JAKARTA It is easy to immerse oneself in Jakarta’s malls, office buildings, and traffic. But
Making Jakarta a More Favourable Tourist Destination
The tourism sector significantly contributes to Jakarta’s revenue. There has been a positive trend with an increased arrival of tourists, both national and international. Even so, Jakarta’s government needs to understand that there are many locations within the city that are in need of improvement to attract more tourists. Tinia Budiati, the Head of the
Towards a New Jakarta
Jakarta turns 491 years old on 22 June and its residents are sure to give it a proper celebration. As anyone who has spent any time here can attest, the city has gone through its multiple ebbs and flows over the centuries, which has, of course, made it what it is today. But what lies
