6+ hour, 29+ min ago   (282+ words) Independent Observer Billy Tjong presents FUCHSIA, A Journey of Growth Jakarta, IO – In celebration of 25 years in fashion, Billy Tjong presents FUCHSIA, a collection that reflects a deeply personal journey through creativity, craftsmanship, and self-expression. More than just a color,…...

5+ hour, 59+ min ago   (698+ words) Jakarta, IO – The Indonesian men’s national volleyball team lost to Vietnam in the second round semifinal of the 2026 SEA V Cup. Playing at the Jakarta International Velodrome, Rawamangun, on Saturday (July 25th), Reidel Toiran’s squad lost 1-3 (25-22, 22-25, 19-25, 18-25). In this match, Farhan Halim and…...

6+ hour, 18+ min ago   (337+ words) Jakarta, IO – AU LARGE is a co-designed collection by French fashion designer Lisa Rayar, whose work explores Asian textile cultures through material research, sculptural silhouettes and contemporary fashion, and Indonesian fashion designer Gabriel Marcella, creative director of Soedisoei and menswear…...

6+ hour, 10+ min ago   (225+ words) Jakarta, IO – The ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026 Trophy Tour arrives in Indonesia with the prize trophy on display st Kots Kasablanka South Jakarta on July 25 and 26. The ASEAN Hyundai Cup, the jewel in the crown of ASEAN football kicks off on…...

12+ hour, 37+ min ago   (530+ words) Jakarta, IO – The Salihara Community is bringing back the Salihara International Performing Arts Festival (SIPFest) from 1–30 August, with this year’s edition spotlighting the rich Asian performing arts, “asiaria.” The festival celebrates the Asian creative artists from across Asia and the…...

20+ hour, 23+ min ago   (201+ words) Jakarta, IO – Six months after severe flooding struck Aceh Tamiang, IKEA Indonesia, through its Matching Donations program, has provided assistance to all 364 families in Kampung Rantau Bintang, Bandar Pusaka District. The number of beneficiaries went up from 100 families following coordination…...

19+ hour, 4+ min ago   (161+ words) Independent Observer Jakarta, IO – Spending the weekend at Taman Bendera Pusaka in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, has become a popular choice for those looking to enjoy a green open space amid the bustle of the city. The park offers a…...

19+ hour, 42+ min ago   (559+ words) Venisa Dwi Oktaviani, young Indonesian volleyball player Jakarta, IO – After impressing the fans and opponents at the 2026 AVC U-18 Girls Championship and the Princess Cup in Thailand, Venisa Dwi Oktaviani has earned her first call-up to Indonesia’s senior women’s national…...

20+ hour, 30+ min ago   (729+ words) This shift in perspective stems from global experiences over recent years. The Covid-19 pandemic exposed the fragility of global supply chains; the Russia-Ukraine war disrupted international trade in food, fertilizers, and energy; and climate change has heightened the risks of…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (641+ words) One of the biggest environmental challenges faced by Indonesians is waste management, particularly plastic waste, which requires specialized processing to prevent it from accumulating and polluting the environment. According to data the 2025 Ministry of Environment's National Waste Management Information System…...