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

Poland National Day 2026 in Jakarta. The 235th anniversary of Europe's first modern constitution. Here is the speech and what it means for both countries.

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.

Luxury Resorts Indonesia in 2026 rival the Maldives. Four award-winning properties from Sumba to Ubud. Here is what makes each one irreplaceable.

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.

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.

Vaterland or A Bule Named Yanto won the CANAL+ Award at Cannes Critics' Week 2026. Here is the film, the director, and why Yogyakarta is at the centre of it all.

Jakarta events June 2026 start May 29 with Java Jazz and run through June 20. Here is what is happening and when to show up.

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.

Shakira headlines the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final halftime show on July 19. Before MetLife Stadium, here is what she said about coming back to the world's biggest stage.

Asmara Abigail has been building toward Cannes for a decade. Here is the career that took her to Critics' Week and why this is just the beginning.

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.

BTS, Madonna, and Shakira will co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final halftime show on July 19, 2026, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin.

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.

After seven years, Jakarta's biggest Japanese festival returns. Connext Japan Djakarta Ennichi 2026 at Lapangan Banteng, May 23 to 24.

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.

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.

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.

A 3.2-hectare city forest inside GBK where skyline views, Indonesian dining, and stillness coexist. Hutan Kota by Plataran is Jakarta's best surprise.

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