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From the global top 50 to the top five, Sinarmas World Academy (SWA) has made a striking climb in international IB rankings. The school placed among the world’s top five IB schools in the small-cohort
The Papandayan Jazz Fest (TPJF) returns to Bandung on 3–4 October 2026, marking its 11th edition with two days of jazz, special collaborations, emerging musicians and cultural programming at The Papandayan Hotel Bandung. Carrying the
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Jamba has returned to Indonesia with a new store at Gandaria City, Jakarta, introducing an expanded menu and a broader all-day concept for customers looking beyond the brand’s familiar smoothies. The California-born brand is now back in the Indonesian market under MRA Group, with the Gandaria City store designed to serve everything from breakfast and
Cocktail bars are their own breed of venue – they’re stylish, comfortable and most importantly promise a well-made libation. Whether you prefer a sultry speakeasy or somewhere lively and full of life, you’ll find the full range in this curated list of cocktail bars in Jakarta. These venues represent the crème de la crème of
Charcoal does its fair share of work for SEMAJA’s menu: caramelising the sweet marinade on the Wagyu Sate Maranggi; enhancing the Iga Konro Bakar with a smoky finish after its 48-hour sous-vide; and gives depth to the familiar Indonesian flavours. At this Menteng restaurant, fire and slow cooking offer a clear look at how the
