BTN Indonesia Fashion Week 2026 opened in Jakarta with North Sumatra's Ulos as the official theme. Dates, designers, and what's next for wastra fashion.

Ulos Simetria is the Official Theme of Indonesia Fashion Week 2026. Here's what North Sumatra's sacred weaving tradition means on the runway.

Italy pledged €2.25B in trade and financing to Indonesia's leather and footwear industry at IFW 2026 starting with a visit to Garut's tanneries.

Komunitas Kebaya Menari brought ulos, dance, and a simplheritage survives when people actually wear it.

Ariana Grande's Petal opens with a hand-drawn font and poster illustration by @rising67.studio, an Indonesian designer. Here is the story behind every letter.

From a girl group under 88rising to a Deutsche Grammophon composer. Eighteen Indonesians made Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026. Here is every name.

The Laurel Wreath just spent ten days in Jakarta. Fred Perry DNA Exhibition at Fountain Plaza Senayan. Here is what it was and why it worked.

Celyna Grace is the Indonesian Idol 2026 winner, beating Niki Becker. Here is the full story of the most competitive final in years.

Guinness World Records officially named Indonesia home to the world's oldest cave art. Liang Metanduno, Sulawesi. 67,800 years. Here is the full record.

Indonesia's animation industry tripled in value in ten years. The Indonesia Animation Report 2026 launched May 19 maps what comes next. Here is what the report actually says.

Thirteen million monthly users. One platform. Here is how BTS built the infrastructure that turned K-pop fandom into a business through Weverse

Here is how 88rising built the decade of infrastructure that made an Indonesian girl group like no na possible in 2026

Pable from Surabaya brought Indonesia's circular textile innovation to Tokyo. Here is what the startup built from a pile of fabric waste in 2017 to a global showcase in Japan.

Raline Shah, Asmara Abigail, Prilly Latuconsina, and Jolene Marie each had their own reason to be at Cannes 2026. Here is what they carried onto the red carpet.

Java Jazz Festival 2026 opens its 21st edition at NICE PIK 2, Tangerang, with Jon Batiste, wave to earth, Daniel Caesar, and 100 artists.

At Cannes 2026, Kamila Andini became the first Southeast Asian filmmaker honored at Women in Cinema. Here is the film she carried and why it matters.

Europe Day 2026 was celebrated in Jakarta on May 8 with senior Indonesian ministers, EU ambassadors, and ASEAN leaders gathered at Ayana Midplaza Hotel.

The Weeknd brings After Hours Til Dawn: The Final Leg Before Shutdown to Jakarta International Stadium on September 26 and 27, 2026.

Agnez Mo, no na, and Joe Taslim all showed up at Gold Gala 2026 in Los Angeles. Here is what Indonesia brought to the Asian Pacific Met Gala.

At Met Gala 2026, the red carpet became a gallery. From Nefertiti to Klimt's Woman in Gold, here are the artworks behind the best looks.

A long-awaited sequel that brings back the glamorous world of fashion, introducing new conflicts in the digital era while reuniting its iconic characters

An inspiring story of Max Alexander, a 10-year-old designer who made history at Paris Fashion Week with creative, imaginative, and sustainable collections

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The biopic Michael traces Michael Jackson’s journey from child star to global icon, highlighting his musical transformation and legendary moments

Indonesia’s largest diving and adventure exhibition brings together cross industry collaboration to elevate marine tourism and nature exploration

Kopi Tuku grew from a small stall in Cipete into a global Indonesian coffee brand, bringing its neighborly spirit and local flavors to the world.

Bringing a timeless Broadway classic that remains deeply relevant, exploring ambition, image, and the power of media in the modern era

SAVANNAH is ready to represent Indonesia at the World of Dance Summit in California, proving the extraordinary talent of Indonesian dancers on the global stage

An affordable mini cinema concept in Indonesia, bringing entertainment closer to communities with ticket prices starting from IDR 15,000

August and Locavore NXT showcase the strength of Indonesian cuisine on the international stage.