American ‘Batak’ takes office as New Orleans judge
The Jakarta Post Wed, September 23, 2020 Marissa Hutabarat, a woman of Batak descent who has been elected a judge in the United States. (Courtesy of/VoA Indonesia) Marissa […]
Academics around the world call on Singapore PM Lee to drop case against New Naratif in open letter
By Jewel Stolarchuk THE INDEPENDENT SINGAPORE Fri, October 2, 2020 SINGAPORE: A group of 52 academics from around the world sent an open letter to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien […]
Vietnam, UK set upward trajectory for next 10 years
Linh Pham THE HANOI TIMES Thu, October 1, 2020 Vietnam and the UK look to forge ahead the partnership in the next decade. Photo: MOFA HANOI – Hanoi hopes trade […]
Thailand farmers hope to grow and export cannabis by next year
By Caitlin Ashworth THE THAIGER Wed, September 30, 2020 BANGKOK – Under a proposed law, Thailand farmers would be allowed to grow cannabis and hemp for export without going through […]
Google Doodle celebrates Vietnamese folk opera
Nhat Minh The Hanoi Times Mon, September 28, 2020 Google’s logo is the image of cai luong folk opera performance. HANOI – Google has changed its logo to the image […]
Dragon Dance Festival to return to Hanoi next month
Anh Kiet THE HANOI TIMES Sun, September 27, 2020 Photo for illustration. Source: Hanoimoi HANOI – The festival has become a traditional cultural event in Hanoi and typically attracts thousands […]
Indonesian parody of Bollywood video ‘Bole Chudiyan’ goes viral in replicating detailed choreography
BY ANNE GRACE SAVITHA Malay Mail Fri, Sep 18, 2020 An Indonesian group has won the hearts of many with accurate dance steps and facial expressions from ‘Bole Chudiyan.’ — […]
‘You are not representatives of Papua’: Indonesia lashes out at Vanuatu at UN
Tri Indah Oktavianti The Jakarta Post Mon, September 28, 2020 Indonesian diplomat Silvany Austin Pasaribu speaks during the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday. (JP/screenshot from […]
Indonesian fashion house highlights batik at Milan Fashion Week
The Jakarta Post Sun, September 27, 2020 Maquinn Couture’s collection is presented at Milan Fashion Week (Instagram/maquinnofficial/File) Fashion house Maquinn Couture presented its latest collection at Milan Fashion Week 2020 on […]
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