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Asia & Pacific

Under Anwar, Malaysia can 'do better' on climate, using global funds

Ending a decades-long wait to lead the Southeast Asian nation, largely ruled by one coalition since independence, Anwar, 75, formed a government with rival political blocs after last November's election, hampered by flooding, produced a hung parliament.

2 years ago
Markets

Most Asian markets up as traders weigh China hope, recession fear

Asian markets mostly ticked higher Friday after a rocky week that saw recession fears return to the fore, offsetting growing hope that China's emergence from zero-COVID will help boost the struggling global economy. ...

2 years ago
Markets

Singaporean start-ups, industries explore development opportunities in Nongsa Digital Park

In 2017, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo outlined his vision for Batam to serve as a “digital bridge” connecting Singapore to the digital economy of Indonesian cities.  ...

2 years ago

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Culture premium

Chinese-Indonesians share their most memorable New Year’s feast

Food is a major part of Chinese New Year celebrations. Chinese-Indonesians talk about the meals that have stayed with them.

2 years ago
Food

Hotel Mulia’s Table8 celebrates Chinese New Year with sumptuous, authentic dishes.

Hotel Mulia’s Chinese restaurant Table8 welcomes the Chinese New Year early with a hopeful ceremony and many offerings of its sumptuous dishes.

2 years ago
Europe

Meta slapped with 5.5 million euro fine for EU data breach

The penalty follows a 390 million euro fine for Meta-owned media platforms Instagram and Facebook two weeks ago after they were found to have flouted the same EU rules.

2 years ago
Companies

Google loses bid to block Indian Android antitrust ruling in major setback

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) ruled in October that Google, which is owned by Alphabet Inc, exploited its dominant position in Android and told it to remove restrictions imposed on device makers, including related to pre-installation of apps. It also fined Google $161 million.

2 years ago
Society premium

KPK to question Jakarta Council speaker in graft case

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will summon Jakarta City Council Speaker Prasetyo Edi Marsudi and council member M. Taufik, among other witnesses, for questioning in relation to allegations of corruption in state land procurement in Pulogebang, East Jakarta.

2 years ago
Middle East and Africa

Netanyahu discusses Saudi peace with US security advisor

Netanyahu, who returned to office last month with the formation of a new government, was at the helm in 2020 when Israel established ties with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco as part of the Abraham Accords.

2 years ago
Society premium

‘Kamisan’ protesters demand judicial resolution of past abuses

People gathered in front of the State Palace for the 16th year of the Kamisan (Thursday) silent protest, demanding the government resolve past atrocities through the judicial process and not merely through nonjudicial settlements.

2 years ago
Academia

The new American playbook: Climate resilience

Today, the US is compelled to expand its economic presence in order to compete with China in Asia-Pacific affairs.

2 years ago
Academia premium

Transforming SMEs in the current EVs era

To make the EV industry inclusive to all entities, the government could introduce an overarching scheme to pull SMEs into the EV supply chain, for instance, by providing incentives for producers that partner with SMEs.

2 years ago
Academia premium

Why sustainable finance matters

Sustainable development requires the involvement of the financial system and its alignment with the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement. 

2 years ago
Academia premium

Stronger relationships between Indonesia, Malaysia and Turkey can promote world peace

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has to work with Malaysian PM Anwar and President Jokowi to show Europe how one exits from a destructive conflict that can literally end human civilization if nuclear weapons are used.  

2 years ago
Editorial

Reaching out to 1965 exiles

Indeed, only by acknowledging the suffering of the victims and giving them the justice that they deserve could true reconciliation, or closure, finally be achieved.

2 years ago
Economy premium

BI signals end to rate hikes, optimism on inflation target

A 25-basis-point increase of its benchmark interest rates in January is adequate to contain inflation, Bank Indonesia has suggested, which economists take to mean the central bank is done with monetary tightening.

2 years ago
Companies premium

Bank Neo Commerce looks to new products in search of profit

Bank Neo Commerce is targeting its first profit this year through an expansion of its business and the launch of several new products, including wealth management and loan services.

2 years ago
Europe

Putin ally Medvedev warns of nuclear war if Russia defeated in Ukraine

In a post on Telegram discussing NATO support for the Ukrainian military, Medvedev said: "Nuclear powers have never lost major conflicts on which their fate depends."

2 years ago
Regulations premium

Despite reforms, red tape still 'main problem' for regional projects

Bureaucratic hurdles, in particular the lack of regional regulations, still remained the greatest obstacle to investment projects despite the sweeping reforms made through the Job Creation Law, the government told regional leaders at Tuesday’s Rakornas.

2 years ago
Europe

US, German defense ministers meet as differences emerge over tanks for Ukraine

Germany will allow German-made tanks to be sent to Ukraine to help its defense against Russia if the United States agrees to send its own tanks, a report says. 

2 years ago
Science & Tech

Bird statue fetches $100,000 as Musk auctions Twitter HQ items

Elon Musk auctioned off furniture, decorations, kitchen equipment and more from the tech firm's downtown San Francisco headquarters.

2 years ago
Environment premium

Sustainable influencers take on fast fashion

Content creators are promoting sustainable fashion online and seeking to expose the environmental damage caused by huge fashion firms like Shein, H&M and Zara. 

2 years ago
People

Saudi camel-whisperers use 'special language' to train herd

A skilled camel herder can use his voice alone to soothe an animal, make it kneel and even signal a change in direction.

2 years ago
Community

More Chinese-Indonesians using online services to find their Chinese names

For the sake of family legacy or business, many Chinese-Indonesians have decided to “find” their Chinese names through online services.

2 years ago
Entertainment

Dua Lipa, Federer to host Karl Lagerfeld-themed Met Gala

Pop phenom Dua Lipa and tennis legend Roger Federer will be among the hosts of this year's Met Gala, whose theme will be "In honor of Karl."

2 years ago
Society

Gibran meets Jokowi, talks 'politics and preparing for 2024'

The President and the incumbent Sukarta Mayor, who are also father and son, met on Tuesday in Bogor to "talk politics", the latter told reporters afterward without divulging any details.

2 years ago
Asia & Pacific

Jacinda Ardern leaves legacy of kindness, disappointments

The 41-year-old - who gained attention for bringing her baby to a United Nations meeting and wearing a hijab after a massacre targeting Muslims - announced in similarly dramatic fashion on Thursday that she will step down in less than three weeks, saying she had "no more in the tank".

2 years ago
Asia & Pacific

Why Vietnam is celebrating the Year of the Cat, not the Rabbit

As China gears up to welcome the Year of the Rabbit, Lunar New Year looks slightly different in Vietnam, where the Year of the Cat is about to begin.

2 years ago
Middle East and Africa

Indonesia calls on Israel to stop 'provocation' in Palestine

Indonesia's foreign minister has called on Israel to initiate a peaceful solution to the Palestinian issue during an open debate at the UNSC.

2 years ago
Archipelago

Brebes Police detain six suspects in alleged gang rape of teen

Police in Brebes, Central Java, have detained six males for questioning in the alleged gang rape of a 15-year-old girl in December, which apparently involved an agreement between the families of the two sides to not pursue legal recourse.

2 years ago
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