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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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Young executives turn to healthy catering services to balance urban lifestyle

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For better or worse?: Taking stock of Indonesia’s retail investment craze

Stock market investing used to be a niche pursuit, but as it gains popularity among everyday people, experts warn of the risks.

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Dior unveils 'protective' clothing for a time of crisis

With Dior's models sporting a range of protective gear -- from shoulder pads to tops that looked like bulletproof vests -- it was hard not to think of the news from eastern Europe. 

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Paris Fashion Week kicks off in glamorous but ‘solemn’ wartime mood

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Armani pays tribute to Ukraine suffering with silent show

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'Sunglasses hide tears’ as show goes on at Milan Fashion Week

The fashion set put their best face forward on Thursday, despite worries over the invasion of Ukraine, as guests and workers of Milan Fashion Week vowed to go on with the shows.

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'Sunglasses hide tears' as show goes on at Milan Fashion Week

The fashion set put their best face forward on Thursday despite worries over the invasion of Ukraine, as Milan Fashion Week guests and workers vowed to go on with the shows.

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Dogs show signs of mourning after loss of canine companions

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Photographer Wong Sim turns male sensuality into masterful art

Wong Sim transforms male sensuality into a respectable, artistic statement. A little hint: it is not always about perfect bodies.

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What’s in a name?: People with unique names share their stories

Indonesians with unique names share how it has affected their life and luck.

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'Most beautiful building on Earth' opens in Dubai

Dubai opened its Museum of the Future on Tuesday, a spectacular structure it is touting as the world's most beautiful building.

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Indonesian hospitality and service businesses in Australia hopeful following border reopen

With the Australian border reopened, Indonesian hospitality industry players hope to return with vigor.

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Treasured trash: UK waste gets new lease of life

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Renaissance meets grunge, ski inspires as London Fashion Week kicks off

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Indonesian students abroad debunk lavish lifestyle stereotypes

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Bananas to fish scales: Fashion’s hunt for eco-materials

Sneakers made from banana or pineapple leaves, dresses from nettles or fish scales — the search for sustainable materials has taken the fashion industry to some wild places.

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Italy woos UNESCO with 'magical' espresso coffee rite

Italy's espresso is a prized social and cultural ritual the country considers a national heritage worthy of UNESCO status.

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Ready, get set and go: Mercedes-Benz ExpressService offers more efficient car maintenance

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Everyday x Melati Wijsen: the twists and turns of sustainable fashion in Indonesia

Clothing brand Everyday joins forces with sociopreneur Melati Wijsen to create an eco-conscious collection amid a fashion industry in flux

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Valentine’s Day: Flowers, chocolates or a good whipping?

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A sea of red in Saudi shops but don't mention Valentine's

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Iranians get behind wheel to mark Islamic revolution

Tens of thousands of Iranians drove through Tehran on Friday to mark the 43rd anniversary of the country's Islamic Revolution, staying in their vehicles because of Covid restrictions.

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Labor of love: Indonesia's talented 'artisans' rebuild vintage cars

Indonesian "artisans" are recreating vintage cars as a labor of love, making it possible for classic car enthusiasts to own one.

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Wordle-wide hit: Viral game restores Indonesians’ love for word puzzles

The viral word puzzle Wordle has become the world’s latest craze, giving rise to dozens of versions of the game in other languages, including Indonesian.

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Union says Starbucks fired organizing committee at US store

A union representing Starbucks employees accused the coffee chain of firing workers attempting to organize in the US state of Tennessee.

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Mandatory masks, tests as NY Fashion Week embraces ‘new normal’

With a return to physical shows in September following virtual fashion weeks earlier in the pandemic, organizers are embracing a "new normal" mix of in-person and digital presentations.

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Mercedes-Benz in 2021: a reflective year of innovations and record sales

The leading luxury automotive brand increases sale numbers through technology breakthroughs and customer care innovations.

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NFT artist sells image of trash can for $252,000

Marcel Duchamp scandalized the art world in 1917 when he submitted a urinal as his entry to a prestigious competition. A century later, an American artist known as “Robness” sparked his own controversy by selling a non-fungible token (NFT) of a rubbish bin for $252,000.

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