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Jakarta rising: Inside the creative renaissance of a city on the brink
Despite congestion, flooding and its looming replacement as Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta is buzzing with new energy. Discover the creatives, chefs and designers breathing life into Southeast Asia’s largest metropolis.
Growth spurt
Though soon to be stripped of its status as a capital city, Jakarta remains the beating heart of Indonesian entrepreneurship.
Better together
Amid rising global tensions, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is – quietly –becoming more influential than ever before.
Ruling by consensus
Deep into his second term as president, Joko Widodo is in a hurry to shore up his legacy. We join him as he tours ‘a new Bali’.
Escape plan
The country will soon have a new capital if the president’s ambitious plan comes to fruition. While there’s an argument for leaving Jakarta, would a new seat of government be an improvement?
Perfect fix
Cows on the loose? Canals used as dumps? Urban life can throw up some unique – and bizarre – challenges. Meet the people charged with fixing gritty problems in our cities.
Cities
Jakarta’s public transport is slow to take off, and Seattle and Seoul clear some way for public space.
The sky’s the limit
Hail a Blue Bird cab and Noni Purnomo might be your driver. For the CEO of the iconic taxi firm, it’s all about the people.
Faith and devotion
Despite the global trials facing print media and pressures from religious hardliners, one Indonesian paper is remaining faithful to its founding principles.
Open house
A clutch of young designers and architects are transforming Jakarta, one project at a time.
