Indonesia’s Workplace Happiness: A Regional Outlier and What It Means for the Future of Operate Indonesia has emerged as a surprising leader in workplace happiness within the Asia-Pacific region. A recent report by Jobstreet by SEEK revealed that 82% of Indonesian workers report feeling happy at work, significantly higher than neighboring countries like the Philippines … Read more
An Indonesian human rights activist was seriously injured in an acid attack in Jakarta late Thursday, prompting calls for a thorough investigation. Andrie Yunus, deputy coordinator of the KontraS rights group, sustained injuries to his face, an eye, hands, and chest. Details of the Attack According to KontraS coordinator Dimas Bagus Arya, Andrie Yunus was … Read more
Southeast Asia Braces for Energy Crisis as Strait of Hormuz Remains Blocked Governments and businesses across Southeast Asia are scrambling to mitigate potential energy shortages as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to maritime traffic, a direct consequence of the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. The disruption is already triggering economic … Read more
Indonesia’s Box Office Boom: ‘Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku!’ Sets Novel Record Mauludi Rismoyo – detikHot Thursday, March 12, 2026 09:01 WIB Jakarta – Indonesian cinema is experiencing a golden era, with Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku! officially becoming the highest-grossing film in the nation’s history. The comedy has surpassed Avengers: Endgame, achieving 10,980,933 million viewers. Agak … Read more
Indonesia’s Bold Move: Why Age Restrictions Are Just the First Step in Taming Social Media Algorithms Indonesia is poised to develop into the “first non-Western country” to ban social media access for those under 16, a move sparking global debate. But experts suggest this is merely a starting point. The real challenge lies not in … Read more
Southeast Asia’s Tourism Rebound: A Race for the Remote Worker Early 2026 data reveals a concerning trend across Southeast Asia: tourism recovery is lagging. Although domestic travel provides some support, international visitor numbers remain significantly below pre-pandemic levels. Indonesia saw approximately 1.01 million international visitors in January 2026, a modest increase from the previous year … Read more
The Evolving Battle for Women’s Rights: From Physical Violence to Digital Threats Despite advancements in women’s representation in leadership roles – including national governments, businesses, and even monarchies – the fight for gender equality remains far from over. A significant, and increasingly concerning, dimension of this struggle is the rise of online harassment and exploitation, … Read more
The Rise of “Anti-Fashion” and Intentional Props: A Latest Era in Celebrity Style? A recent viral moment involving Chinese actress Zhang Jingyi and a seemingly ordinary yellow plastic bag has sparked a conversation about the evolving landscape of celebrity fashion and the increasing use of intentional props. What initially appeared as a fashion faux pas … Read more
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in the Ubud region of Bali, is preparing to launch a redesigned guest experience in July 2026. The resort’s distinctive suspended rice bowl structure, originally unveiled 28 years ago, is a well-known landmark. The redesign focuses on integrating luxury, sustainability, and Balinese heritage, with an emphasis on eco-consciousness and … Read more
Indonesia is moving to restrict social media access for children under 16, following a similar approach taken by Australia. The announcement, made by Indonesia’s communication and digital affairs minister, Meutya Hafid, details a new regulation requiring “high-risk” platforms to remove accounts belonging to users under the age of 16, beginning on March 28. Implementation and … Read more