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Part of the family: Popo (second left) and her family gathered on Jan. 5 at Pancaka Damai Lestari to cremate the family's beloved dog, Apple, who passed away on Jan. 4. (Courtesy of Popo)
Part of the family: Popo (second left) and her family gathered on Jan. 5 at Pancaka Damai Lestari to cremate the family's beloved dog, Apple, who passed away on Jan. 4. (Courtesy of Popo)
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Animal heaven: Pet cemetery, cremation sites ease pain of grieving owners

When their pets die, many owners seek cemeteries or cremation sites to keep their loved ones in their memory, and by their side.

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South Korea hits record-low weddings as birth rate plunges

The number of South Koreans who tied the knot last year hit a record low, compounding looming demographic woes in a country with the world's lowest birth rate.

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Brazil's first lady turns heads, champions causes with fashion

Whether sporting a red Workers' Party star on her wedding dress or rocking eco-friendly clothing, Brazil's new first lady is turning heads and making statements with her fashion choices.

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Indonesian model Shahnaz Indira makes debut at London Fashion Week

The model took to the Simone Rocha runway during London Fashion Week.

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Student uses crocodile as a weapon during mass street fight

In a rare incident, teenage brawl perpetrators in East Jakarta tried to use a crocodile to fight.

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All the good things: Sept. 21

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Wedding rings grows in popularity amongst non-Christians in Indonesia

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Thailand welcomes tourists with halal food and nature-friendly activities

Thailand's travel industry bounces back with sustainable tourism plans and destinations offering halal food.

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‘Fully booked’: Luxury tourists arrange ‘revenge travel’ as pandemic subsides

The travel industry and high-end travelers are ready to get back into flying high and living large.

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'French Spiderman' climbs Paris skyscraper to mark turning 60

Alain Robert, the free climber dubbed the "French Spiderman", scaled a 48-story skyscraper in Paris on Saturday, fulfilling a goal he had set for himself once he reached the age of 60.

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Lebanese woman robs bank to pay for sister’s cancer treatment

A woman held up a Beirut bank on Wednesday with a toy gun and walked out with thousands of dollars to pay for her ill sister’s cancer treatment, in a desperate heist that has been cheered by many in crisis-hit Lebanon.

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Self-reward staycation: Recharging at Four Seasons Jimbaran

Join a Balinese cleansing ritual at a local temple, have a hair makeover and feel renewed at Four Seasons Resort Bali, Jimbaran Bay.

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Michael Kors mixes urban sensible with resort ease for spring/summer 2023

Designer Michael Kors brought resort chic to the city at New York Fashion Week, in a versatile collection inspired by his post-pandemic travel binge.

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Television’s A-listers ooze glamor on Emmys red carpet

Hollywood stars arrive at the 74th Primetime Emmys with dazzling dresses and tuxedos.

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Premium bicycles win new fans among China's city folk

Zhou Changchang likes to spend his spare time cruising along the streets of China's capital with his cycling club friends, on his Tiffany Blue bicycle made by the British company Brompton.

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Japan liquor businesses turn to non-alcoholic drinks to attract Gen Z

Bucking the age-old stereotype of hard-drinking college students, Manaka Okamoto considers the next day's schedule before cracking open an alcoholic beverage.

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Smoke and mirrors: How big tobacco companies hide cigarette ads in plain sight - pt. 1

Using social media and influencers, cigarette companies have found an effective way to hawk their products without obviously advertising. This is the first part of a two-part story.

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Jakarta’s ‘zombie’ train confronts traffic apocalypse

In a city known for its monstrous traffic, “zombies” are rising up in a scary bid to get more people to use public transport. That’s the hope of Jakarta’s LRT (light rapid transit) operator, which has turned a train and station into the setting of a bloody zombie apocalypse, with real passengers invited to the show.

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Indonesia Now to present fashion collections at NYFW S/S 2023

Indonesian fashion designers will present their fashion collections at New York Fashion Week in September.

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Indonesia’s top designers talk post-COVID couture trends

Top designers weigh in on where the country’s haute couture trend is headed, now that the industry is reawakening.

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Welcome: Palestinians with disabilities out front at Bethlehem hotel

In the heart of Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank, Palestinians with learning disabilities are front and center at a new boutique hotel welcoming guests from across the globe.

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Life at Bandung’s iconic Gandok intersection

A peek into the world of the locals who’ve spent their lives on one of Bandung’s major streets, Pertigaan Gandok.

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End of Singapore's gay sex ban a 'small step' for some LGBTQ couples

Singapore's decision to lift a colonial-era ban on sex between men is long overdue and will not end discrimination of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) groups in the conservative city-state, rights activists and members of the gay community said on Monday.

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Si.Se.Sa: At the cutting edge of modest fashion

The trio of sisters behind Si.Se.Sa has taken modest fashion and injected it with a dose of innovative, creative flair.

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Pet couture isn’t cheap but it’s taking over Indonesia

Local pet lovers take their animal adoration a step further.

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Jewelry-chain Tulola launches new collection with Maudy Ayunda

Tulola Jewelry collaborates with popstar and actress Maudy Ayunda to launch their heritage-focused hairpiece collection.

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Reconnecting with nature at Buahan, a hotel without walls

Combining nature and sustainable design, the resort aims for a “naked” experience for guests to reconnect with the natural world.

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Breaking stereotypes: The stories of Indonesian househusbands

The term “househusband” isn’t exactly common among Indonesians. But the unconventional role is being adopted by more and more men, even though they must struggle against gender stereotypes and, sometimes, their own egos.

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Prada navigates tricky COVID-19 curbs to hold Beijing show

Prada on Friday became the first major luxury house to host a show in China this year, navigating strict COVID-19 curbs to send models down a catwalk in a historic Beijing mansion hotel, a move aimed at underscoring its commitment to the market. 

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‘Climate criminal’: Celebrities rapped over jet use

From a 14-minute flight by Drake's private plane to Taylor Swift's carbon footprint, celebrities are struggling to shake off a firestorm over their jet emissions amid the climate crisis.

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Philanthropic Tanoto family fights to tackle stunting and education problems

Providing scholarships, enhancing school facilities and partnering with international organizations -- the Tanoto Foundation aims to overcome the country’s social issues. 

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Harper’s Bazaar Fashion Festival spotlights top Indonesian designers

The festival is back for the first time in two years at the Senayan City shopping mall in Jakarta.

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Demitria Dana Paramita: Shakin' up the bartending scene

At just 28, Demitria Dana Paramita has already established herself as one of the most sought-after bartenders and mixology masters in the region, and quite possibly as a much-needed female icon in the niche industry.

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