The latest published stories from Jakarta.
property
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.
By Jakarta Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
news
Discover networking events, tech meetups & weekend activities happening across Jakarta. Your complete guide to things to do this weekend.
By The Daily Jakarta · 25 July 2026 · 1 min read
property
With rental vacancy rates tightening across South Jakarta and the satellite corridors, tenants facing expiring leases must move fast or make hard trade-offs.
By Jakarta Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
Politics
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.
By Jakarta Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
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.
By Jakarta Wellness Desk · 25 July 2026 · 4 min read
property
Central Jakarta and BSD listings linger longer, prompting bigger price cuts from sellers eager to close deals.
By Jakarta Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
things-to-do
Merdeka Square Jakarta surrounds the National Monument with lawns, paths and a civic landscape at the centre of the capital.
By Jakarta Things To Do Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
culture
The National Museum of Indonesia Jakarta offers a broad introduction to the country's cultures, history and material traditions in a central setting.
By Jakarta Culture Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
news
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.
By Jakarta News Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
news
Residents in transforming areas like Senayan, Kampung Pulo and Puri Indah describe how new housing and urban plans are changing daily life.
By Jakarta News Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
sport
Jakarta's booming endurance sport scene welcomes beginners. Here's how to find clubs, events, and training routes in Indonesia's capital.
By Jakarta Sport Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
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.
By Jakarta Wellness Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
property
Central and satellite neighbourhoods record price increases as ongoing infrastructure projects and expat demand drive Jakarta real estate.
By Jakarta Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
Technology
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.
By Jakarta Tech Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
property
Soaring city prices are shaping new paths for young and first-time buyers, with demand still strong in key Jakarta corridors.
By Jakarta Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
property
Stubbornly high asking prices and shifting buyer demand stretch listing periods in Jakarta, especially in CBD and expatriate districts.
By Jakarta Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
property
Bintaro and BSD City now show monthly ownership costs below rents for similar homes after recent toll expansions.
By Jakarta Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 1 min read
culture
Monas Jakarta stands above Merdeka Square as a landmark of national memory, open space and the capital's civic landscape.
By Jakarta Culture Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
Jakarta residents are stretching limited rupiah further by shopping at traditional markets and preparing simple balanced meals at home.
By Jakarta Wellness Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
property
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.
By Jakarta Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
news
Statements from officials and experts focus on market performance and culinary milestones in Greater Jakarta.
By Jakarta News Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
property
With property prices in the city centre soaring, build-to-rent apartments along the Sudirman corridor and beyond are luring tenants seeking quality and flexibility.
By Jakarta Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
property
House prices in Greater Jakarta's satellite corridors are outpacing condominium values by a widening margin, forcing buyers and investors to rethink which asset class makes sense in 2026.
By Jakarta Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
news
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.
By Jakarta News Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
finance
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Jakarta investors and retirement balances.
By Markets Desk · 25 July 2026 · 1 min read
news
Discover what's happening in Jakarta today. From local meetups to neighborhood exploration and dining spots where the city gathers.
By The Daily Jakarta · 25 July 2026 · 1 min read