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The Resonanz Children’s Choir (TRCC), led by conductor Avip Priatna, has achieved another international milestone after being named the Grand Prize winner at the 30th Béla Bartók International Choir Competition in Debrecen, Hungary, on 5 July 2026. The Indonesian children’s choir also secured first place in both the Children’s Choir and Free Program categories, while

Social Padel House brought World No. 8 Paquito Navarro to Jakarta for the SPH Superstar Series on 11 and 12 July 2026 by pairing professional coaching and exhibition matches with a new padel-inspired pastry campaign from FLOR. Held at Social Padel House Setiabudi, this two-day programme connected international sport, local players and the social culture

CURATED LIVING exhibition was held at ASHTA District 8 from 3 to 26 July 2026, presenting a multidisciplinary programme that brought together sculpture, interior design and cultural references within shared public spaces. Presented under the theme Where Design Meets Lifestyle, the programme examined the relationship between artistic expression and functional space.  This approach reflected the

TRANSFORMATION Surabaya – MVB Sustainability Forum 2026 will be held on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, from 9am to 6pm at the Ballroom of JW Marriott Surabaya. The forum will bring together speakers from hospitality, tourism, manufacturing, urban development, sustainability services and government-related sectors to discuss practical sustainability action in Indonesia. The Surabaya edition is part

Path to Sustainable Growth: Regeneration for the Future brought heritage, sustainability and business responsibility into one direct conversation at the Nusantara Ballroom, The Apurva Kempinski Bali, on 24 June 2026. Moderated by Alistair Speirs of MVB Indonesia, the event gathered cultural figures, regenerative enterprises, financial institutions, hospitality leaders and young innovators to examine what Indonesia

Jakarta’s longest-running fashion event, JF3 Fashion Festival, returns from 23–29 July 2026, reaffirming its role as one of Indonesia’s leading platforms for fashion, creativity and industry development. More than a showcase of new collections, this year’s festival highlights the importance of building a connected ecosystem that enables designers, brands and creative communities to thrive together.

The Westin Jakarta’s culinary team has a new leader as Luca Carrino joins the hotel as Executive Chef, whose career spans Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels across Europe, Southeast Asia, North Asia, and the Middle East. Now based in Jakarta, Carrino oversees the hotel’s culinary operations across its collection of restaurants and lounges, including Seasonal

Marking its 30th anniversary, Gran Meliá Jakarta unveiled an extraordinary culinary centrepiece, a 31.5-metre Beef Rendang Wellington that earned the hotel a coveted Museum Rekor Dunia Indonesia (MURI) title. Presented at the hotel’s Lobby Lounge, the record-breaking creation brought together two culinary traditions in a single showpiece. Indonesia’s beloved rendang was reimagined through the refined

If there’s one thing Hendrick’s Gin has taught us over the years, it’s that the best ideas often come from the most unexpected pairings. From its signature pairing of rose and cucumber to its delightfully whimsical world, curiosity has long been part of the brand’s DNA. With Another Hendrick’s, that spirit of exploration continues. Another

Artotel Group is taking its hospitality expertise beyond hotels. Through a new partnership with Universitas Indonesia (UI), the Indonesian hospitality company will help shape not only how the university’s venues are experienced, but also how industry and academia can work more closely together. The collaboration, signed on 29 June 2026, combines two initiatives under one

Jakarta’s luxury hospitality scene is seeing a wave of seasoned leadership as three of the city’s prominent properties welcome new General Managers. These appointments bring a wealth of international expertise to the capital. Each leader carries a distinct vision focused on open communication, genuine guest care, and a strong sense of community, redefining what it

Indonesia’s whisky scene has welcomed two new names with the arrival of Glengoyne and Tamdhu. Officially launched at Cohiba Atmosphere Jakarta on 25 June 2026, the Scottish single malt distilleries share a commitment to traditional whisky making, but each has built its reputation in a very different way. Although both brands are rooted in Scotland’s