Rizky Nova built Running Train alone in Surabaya. Japan thought it was theirs. Here is what the game means for Indonesia and for Japan.

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

Ibiza of Java 2026: July 11 and 12 on a tropical island near Jakarta. Twenty-four hours. Three ways to stay. Tickets open now.

Nicolas Cage. 1930s New York. Eight episodes. Spider-Noir chose noir over superhero and it is the best decision a Marvel series has made in years.

Azerbaijan Independence Day 2026 in Jakarta. Indonesian ministers, ambassadors, and 108 years of history in one room. Here is what was said.

Wae Rebo in Flores sits above the clouds at 1,100 meters. Time Out named it the world's second most beautiful village. Here is what it looks like inside.

Grafis Nusantara is a TDC72 finalist. Born in a South Borneo thrift shop. Now on the world's most prestigious typography stage. Here is the story.

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

Laufey played NICE PIK 2 last night for her first Jakarta solo show. The Grammy-winning artist who built her audience here one festival at a time finally had the whole night.

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.

Actress. Rescue diver. Red Bull Bali 2026. Here is how Prilly Latuconsina earned the role that most people watching the cliff missed.

Westlife Jakarta 2027 lands at GBK on January 23. General sale opened today. Here is the ticket guide, and why 50,000 Indonesians are already in line.

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.

Indonesia has 17,000 islands. These Indonesia's hidden gems beyond Bali have coral reefs, granite beaches, sea turtles, and no crowds.

Fifty-six islands in Central Sulawesi that most people have never heard of. The Togean Islands are Indonesia's most rewarding hidden gem for those willing to find them.

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

Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin beat Satwik-Chirag 21-12, 25-23 to win Thailand Open 2026. Indonesia's first title here in nine years.

Papermoon Puppet Theatre is shortlisted for the Global Arts Prize 2026. Public voting closes May 22. Here is why this nomination matters.

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.

Garuda Baru beat Argentina 3-2 on penalties to win the Boys Shield at Street Child World Cup 2026 in Mexico City. Here is what means beyond the final score.

Kemenpora opens the door for Indonesian youth to join IFY 2026 in Ekaterinburg. Seven days that benefit you, Indonesia, and the global conversation you enter.

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.

Seven years after The Rise of Skywalker, Star Wars returns. The Mandalorian and Grogu hits the biggest screen possible on May 22, 2026.

Archipelago Hotels brought 60 Seconds to Seoul to Royal Malioboro on May 12 with Korean street food, live cooking, K-pop dance, and Yogyakarta’s vibrant energy.

Fadli Rigani won Race 1 and Alfi Husni took Race 2 at Asia Road Racing 2026 Round 2 in Buriram. Indonesia dominates the UB150 standings at Chang Circuit.

Prambanan Jazz Festival 2026 runs July 3 to 5 with NIKI, The Rose, Michael Learns to Rock, and Xdinary Heroes performing against the Prambanan Temple.

Chelsea FC VS AC Milan are set to clash at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta for an exciting European football showdown.

Toba Caldera, Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu, and Rinjani earned UNESCO Green Cards for 2026-2029, placing Indonesia third in the world with 12 UNESCO Global Geoparks.

Komarong is Indonesia's animated series, built on Balinese mythology and produced by Infinite Studios Batam to global television standards. It premieres in late 2026.

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