wellness
What Mindfulness Really Does to the Brain: The Science Behind Jakarta’s Growing Meditation Craze
Neuroscientists break down how meditation changes our minds, as Jakarta residents flock to classes from Senayan to Ancol.
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Jakarta's Migrant Workers Face Critical Stay-or-Go Decision Amid Global Turmoil
From Tanah Abang to Pluit, foreign residents and domestic migrants are recalibrating plans as instability from Tehran to Lima ripples through Jakarta's already stretched labour and housing markets.
wellness
Sweat for Free: Jakarta's Best Outdoor Gyms and Fitness Circuits
From Senayan's shadow-drenched tracks to Ancol's seafront pull-up bars, the capital's open-air fitness infrastructure has quietly grown into one of Southeast Asia's most accessible workout networks.
wellness
Jakarta's Best Meditation Classes, Groups and Apps Worth Trying Right Now
From Senayan's quiet corners to screen-based guided sessions, the city's meditation scene has matured, and the entry cost is lower than most people think.
wellness
Jakarta's Free Parkruns Attract Hundreds to Weekly Community Runs
Free, timed, and open to everyone, Jakarta's outdoor fitness scene is producing its own version of the global parkrun movement, and you don't need expensive gear to join.
property
Stubborn Listings, Sharper Discounts: Jakarta Property Vendors Feel the Pressure as Days on Market Climb
Central Jakarta and BSD listings linger longer, prompting bigger price cuts from sellers eager to close deals.
news
Jakarta Emergency Services Overhaul: 40-Minute Ambulance Waits Demand Action
With ambulances taking up to 40 minutes to reach patients in some districts and the monsoon season already exposing fatal gaps, city planners and the national government must choose between competing fixes, fast.
property
Jakarta Renters Face Premium Prices; Buying Elsewhere Emerges Smarter
A new affordability gap is opening between Indonesia's capital and its regional cities, forcing middle-income households to choose between renting in Jakarta or buying outright elsewhere.
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Events in Jakarta This Weekend - What's On
Discover networking events, tech meetups & weekend activities happening across Jakarta. Your complete guide to things to do this weekend.
property
Jakarta Renters Face Tight Supply as Lease Deadlines Approach
With rental vacancy rates tightening across South Jakarta and the satellite corridors, tenants facing expiring leases must move fast or make hard trade-offs.
Politics
Jakarta DPRD Integrated Mobility Bill Tracker and Effects on Resident Commute Costs
A provincial bill advancing through the DPRD would revise fare structures and route funding for TransJakarta and MRT services, changing monthly travel expenses for commuters across North, South and East Jakarta.
Technology
Jakarta attracts $2.3 billion in venture capital, dominates Southeast Asian tech.
With over $2.3 billion in startup funding deployed across the city in the past 18 months, Jakarta is cementing its position as the region's most attractive destination for technology investment.
news
Jakarta Apartment Prices Soar to Rp 50 Million Per Square Metre
With prime residential prices rivalling Singapore's outer districts, Jakarta buyers and policymakers face a narrowing window to act before the market locks out an entire generation.
wellness
Walking Meditation: How to Turn Your Daily Walk Into Mindfulness
Jakarta's streets and green corridors offer more than commute routes, they can be the setting for a practice that rewires how you handle stress.
news
Things to Do in Jakarta Today: Events and Activities
Discover what's happening in Jakarta today. From local meetups to neighborhood exploration and dining spots where the city gathers.
finance
S&P 500 Gains 0.27% as Global Markets Surge Forward
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Jakarta investors and retirement balances.
Technology
Jakarta's Coworking Spaces Attract Billions, Membership Surges 300%
Investment pouring into Jakarta's remote work ecosystem is transforming neighbourhoods from Senayan to Menteng, with operators reporting 300% growth in membership demand since 2024.
sport
Start Running, Cycling, Triathlon in Jakarta Today
Jakarta's booming endurance sport scene welcomes beginners. Here's how to find clubs, events, and training routes in Indonesia's capital.
wellness
Jakarta Hosts Free AI Engineering Career Q&A This Thursday
A free career workshop for engineers and tech professionals exploring AI roles is coming to Jakarta this week-here's what you need to know.
property
Jakarta Property Prices Rise as Infrastructure Projects Boost Real Estate Demand
Central and satellite neighbourhoods record price increases as ongoing infrastructure projects and expat demand drive Jakarta real estate.
property
First-Time Jakarta Buyers Navigate Higher Prices in Key Corridors
Soaring city prices are shaping new paths for young and first-time buyers, with demand still strong in key Jakarta corridors.
property
Jakarta Property Listings Linger Longer As Vendor Discounts Widen
Stubbornly high asking prices and shifting buyer demand stretch listing periods in Jakarta, especially in CBD and expatriate districts.
property
Jakarta Suburbs: Ownership Now Costs Less Than Renting Monthly
Bintaro and BSD City now show monthly ownership costs below rents for similar homes after recent toll expansions.
culture
Monas Jakarta: a calm guide to the National Monument
Monas Jakarta stands above Merdeka Square as a landmark of national memory, open space and the capital's civic landscape.
wellness
Jakarta Residents Stretch Budgets Further With Traditional Market Shopping
Jakarta residents are stretching limited rupiah further by shopping at traditional markets and preparing simple balanced meals at home.
property
Jakarta Sellers Cut Prices as Properties Sit 90+ Days Unsold
New listing data shows properties across Jakarta's mid-market corridors sitting unsold for 90 days or more, forcing vendors to shave prices they once considered non-negotiable.