As Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo led Anthony Albanese around the lush gardens of a presidential palace south of Jakarta earlier this month, he presented the new Australian prime minister with an unusual gift: a bamboo bike.

These 20 local brands have proven their worth when it comes to handbag creations.

Although settling down in Japan may provide opportunities they would not have had in Indonesia, diasporic communities may experience several setbacks along the way, namely a lack of a sense of belonging, as well as cultural marginalization.

Due to its association with violence, debt collecting is arguably one of the most vilified professions. Forced confiscation by debt collectors is a story one often hears. That being said, behind the job are people trying to survive and feed their families.

Chinese-owned short video-sharing app TikTok has agreed to boost European Union users' rights, EU regulators said on Tuesday, averting possible sanctions in a case sparked by multiple complaints from consumer groups in the bloc.

The New Jersey-based crypto lender froze withdrawals for its 1.7 million customers last week, citing "extreme" market conditions, spurring a sell-off that wiped hundreds of billions of dollars from the paper value of the cryptocurrencies globally. 

Tracing the history and heritage buildings of Freemasonry in Jakarta.

Every year, millions of Indonesians take the civil service exams. But beyond job stability and better-than-average benefits, what is it that draws them?

Many learn a second language in pursuit of job and study opportunities. Many others learn a third language as a hobby, but how many languages are too many? Meet Indonesia’s polyglots, many of whom have learned more than nine languages.

As mental health awareness grows, so has the troubling phenomenon of youths diagnosing themselves with a certain mental condition, ranging from anxiety to depression. 

"Martial arts" often invokes mental images of a Shaolin monk swinging his staff, a karateka performing the kata or a Muay Thai fighter stomping the ground. For some, however, martial arts also come in the form of medieval European disciplines.

For Jiratti Kuttanam, Thailand's relaxation of cannabis restrictions meant one thing above all — a cheaper supply of the products she uses to manage the pain and sickness caused by her breast cancer treatments.

Japan's CBD industry had an estimated value of $59 million in 2019, up from $3 million in 2015, says Tokyo-based research firm Visiongraph.

The newly refurbished Hilton Singapore Orchard has adopted a sustainable and environmental approach to the future of travel, with an interior design that pays homage to the history of Orchard Road.

Criticism of internship programs has become the norm; from small companies to large ones, the term now carries a stigma. Is it all bad?

Growing a pot of flowers at home is one thing, but what if you build it piece-by-piece?

As Indonesia gradually opens its borders to foreign travelers, here are some of the hidden gems of the archipelago to explore on your next visit.

What is really going on out there? Through urban exploration and loitering, this group is trying to present a different perspective on Surabaya -- Indonesia’s second-largest city.

While gambling is considered a fun hobby, for some people addiction can affect their health and well-being, and interfere with daily life. 

Opening conversations about the experiences of male victims of sexual violence and abuse are necessary to raise public awareness and challenge the ingrained stigma in a patriarchal culture.

Using a simple two-step professional technique, L’Oréal’s trademarked glossing service colors hair safely.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and Indonesia’s JS Luwansa Hotel and Convention Center entered into an agreement for a long-term strategic partnership on May 30.

Indonesians living abroad welcome the news that fully vaccinated passengers no longer need to show a negative PCR or antigen test to enter the country. 

Discrimination, denial and even death threats has driven many LGBTQ Indonesians out of the country. While some remain, many have left to become foreign citizens in countries where their sexual orientation is more accepted.

Singapore Tourism Board (STB)’s new experience program aims to reintroduce visitors to the country as it reopens for tourists.

MO Bar is the place for the annual gathering of PR and media professionals, laden with an assortment of tasty food and luscious drinks.

Qatar expects up to 200,000 air passengers a day during the World Cup, with airlines across the Gulf organising scores of shuttle flights to bring fans in.

In a fairly conservative Indonesia, identifying as neither man nor woman often leads to ridicule or, worse, harassment.

Corgi dogs, horses and swans are all being put through their paces in Coventry ahead of their starring roles in a parade to mark Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign.

Dogs usually have to travel in a carrier Japan's bullet trains, but on Saturday, they could stretch their paws and enjoy the scenery on a special pet-friendly express.