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China, Russia Target Western Financial System With Propaganda and Disinformation
As multipolar ambitions persist, the Western financial system has become a prime target of both Chinese and Russian disinformation campaigns.
Welsh multi-instrumentalist Novo Amor announces March 2024 Jakarta concert
Novo Amor, an indie-rock musician from Wales, has announced that he will perform in Jakarta in 2024 as part of his world tour.
China Exports Slumped 12.4% in June as Global Demand Weakened
The slump since last year is rooted in trade weakness which added to downward pressure on the world's second-largest economy.
Indonesian man gets 6 years in prison, 8-year internet ban for revenge porn
The Pandeglang District Court in Banten today sentenced Alwi Husen Maolana to six years in prison in a landmark punishment for revenge porn in Indonesia.
Best Things To Do in Jakarta This Weekend (July 14-16)
Say what you will about Jakarta, but nobody can accuse the capital of being boring. We have put together this city guide with plenty of great suggestions on things you …
China-based Hackers Breached Government and Individual Email Accounts, Microsoft Says
Microsoft said a group, dubbed Storm-0558, gained access to email accounts linked to 25 organizations, including Western European government agencies.
LGBT advocacy group cancels ASEAN event in Jakarta amid pushback
A meeting of Southeast Asian LGBT communities that was supposed to take place in Jakarta from July 17 to 21 has reportedly been canceled by the organizers amid pushback from …
McDonald’s reopens in Thamrin (but not in Sarinah)
Two McDonald’s-related stories in a week must be some kind of record for us. But we promise this is relevant to our fast food-loving readers.
Hong Kong Will Ban More Products From Japan If Treated Wastewater Is Discharged, Leader Says
Chief Executive John Lee said in a press briefing that his government would err on the side of caution amid the unprecedented planned release of wastewater from the damaged Fukushima …
What China’s Ethnic Nationalism Means for Australia
Protecting its citizens from the CCP’s extraterritorial reach will be a major test of the resilience of Australia’s liberal democracy.
Step into Barbie’s Dream House at Neo Soho’s extremely pink pop-up event
Barbie has opened her dream house in Jakarta, inviting fans to experience what it’s like to be a Barbie girl in the Barbie world ahead of the upcoming summer blockbuster …
Toilet goes boom after Indonesian man lights up cigarette while doing a number 2
An Indonesian man has been hospitalized following an unexpected tragedy in the bathroom.
Stop the Flo: Toll road officers scrutinized for halting driver with touchless payment system
Having cool technology is one thing, making it part of everyday norm is another matter entirely, as this story illustrates.
Man accused of molesting his own daughter beaten to death in jail
A 51-year-old man was killed following an aggravated assault incident in jail, police said, after other inmates learned that he was arrested on suspicion of molesting his own daughter numerous …
McDonald’s spreads some lovin’ with wedding catering package launch in Indonesia
In support of the fairy tale wedding dream of probably no bride or groom out there, McDonald’s has entered the wedding catering business with the launch of its supersized offering …
How Abe Shinzo Broke Japanese Politics
With snap elections and sniping at the opposition, Abe eliminated any possible challenge. Without a viable opposition, some pursue extreme measures to bring about change.
A Look at Japan’s Latest Hydrogen Strategy
The Kishida administration last month announced its new hydrogen strategy, a key thrust in efforts to achieve decarbonization, a stable energy supply and economic growth.
After 116 Years, Japan Raised Age of Consent for Sex to 16. What Took So Long?
Even in recent history, courts in Japan often looked at consent through a narrow lens.
Rights Group Reports Allegations of Dozens of Abuses in Critical Minerals Supply Chains
Chinese-invested companies have come under increased scrutiny for environmental and labor abuses as demand for critical minerals soars.
Mysterious disappearance of newlywed bride sparks search in Bogor
A newlywed bride in Bogor, West Java, identified as AA (21), has gone missing under perplexing circumstances, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Rancabungur Police.
IAEA Chief Visits Fukushima Before Radioactive Water Is Released
The Japanese government has been trying to gain credibility for the water release, which still faces persistent opposition in and outside Japan.
Have one of these professions? Enjoy free rides on Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train from Aug. 18 to October
In a move to foster widespread enthusiasm for the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Train (KCJB), the government has announced a three-month grace period, starting from Aug. 18 until October 2023, during which …
Morbidly obese man rescued from his flat by firefighter
In what local news outlets have described as a dramatic operation, firefighters in Jakarta successfully evacuated a man suffering from morbid obesity from his second-floor flat in a shophouse in …
New Zealand’s Deft Realpolitik on Display
Newly strengthened military ties with Fiji and Japan contrast with the amicable meeting between Prime Minister Hipkins and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.