Sustainability Matters: Wasted Opportunities
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Sustainability Matters: The Big Screen Dilemma
Explore the environmental impact of Jakarta’s giant video screens. Learn why these 'jumbotrons' pose a dilemma for urban sustainability.
Archipelagic Landscapes of Taste: Indonesia's Culinary Advantage
What if Indonesia’s greatest advantage in global gastronomy is not a dish—but a landscape? Helianti Hilman shares more.
Why We Need It to Take It Slow (and How) Part 1
Slow Living in Jakarta Part 1 - why our efforts to keep pace with our fast-moving world are counter-productive
Why We Need It to Take It Slow (and How) Part 2
Learn how to integrate slow living and mindfulness into your busy Jakarta life with practical tips on body, breath, and mental resilience.
Jakarta as a Global Dining Destination: What’s Missing?
Jakarta has yet to make the leap into being recognised as a global dining destination – what needs to be done to change this?
The Role of Food in Society
Explore how food shapes culture, identity, and community in society. NOW! Jakarta looks at food’s power beyond taste — its social, cultural and communal role.
Why Jakarta Needs Art Communities, with Ayu Utami of Salihara Art Centre
Ayu Utami, acclaimed Indonesian novelist and cultural curator, shares insights on Jakarta’s thriving arts scene, festivals, and diverse cultural identity.
Why Jakarta Needs Literature, with Laura Prinsloo of Pulau Imaji
Laura Prinsloo, who spearheaded Jakarta's designation as a UNESCO 'City of Literature', shares why Jakarta needs literature and reading.
Why Jakarta Needs Contemporary Art, with Venus Lau of Museum MACAN
Venus Lau, Director of Museum MACAN, shares her insights to managing Jakarta's premium art museum and fostering art interest in the city.
Reinventing Our Territories: Urban Relocation as a Response to Climate Change
Explore Indonesia’s climate adaptation, Jakarta’s relocation, and sustainable urban strategies to tackle floods, sea-level rise, and socio-environmental risks.
Jakarta Needs a Project Manager, Not a Politician
The book, If Mayors Ruled the World, argues that cities should not be beholden to the ideological battles that paralyse national governments.
A Birthday Wish for DKI Jakarta
Explore Jakarta’s future: sustainable development, clean air, public transport, flood protection, and urban rebranding for a liveable city.
Can Surabaya Become a Sustainable City?
Not many would choose Surabaya as a primary contender to become a sustainable city. We dive into why we think that will change.
The Evolution of Chinese-Indonesian Rights and the Sign of a New Indonesia
Explore the journey of Chinese-Indonesians from past discrimination to cultural freedom, religious tolerance, and inclusive democracy in Indonesia.
From Fantasy to Fact: The Making of the New Capital IKN
Introducing IKN: Indonesia's new capital city. We dive into the challenges and benefits of the nation undertaking its biggest project yet.
Jakarta Today: A Tentative Love Letter
Explore Jakarta's transformation through the eyes of a returning local, witnessing the city's evolution from 2013 to 2023.
Reflecting on 15 Years of NOW! Jakarta
Publisher and Founder, Alistair Speirs, looks back on the founding of NOW! Jakarta on its 15th Anniversary.
Jakarta’s Bulk Stores, A Battle for Survival
Jakarta Bulk stores seemed to be all the trend back in 2018, then, after the pandemic, they disappeared. What happened?
Jakarta Air Quality: Smoke and Mirrors in the City of Smog
The poor Jakarta Air Quality has NOW! Jakarta Editor worried about the sources of and solutions for this pervasive pollution across the city.
