Nara: Traditional setta sandals attract global audience
The footwear industry in the prefecture dates back to the Edo period (1603-1867), with 80% of the nation’s footwear output originating from the area at its peak.
Tamil village praying for return of bronze idols from Singapore
Investigations by citizen activists and the Tamil Nadu Police’s Idol Wing traced the Somaskanda bronze idols in 2015 to the Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore.
Jakarta workers, employers object to staggered office hours
More than 20 million motorized vehicles travel Jakarta’s roads and millions more commute from its satellite cities every day.
Singapore first to approve protein ‘made from air’
Singapore will be the first country to try the yellow microbe-based protein Solein created by Finnish start-up Solar Foods.
Indonesia’s expats cautiously welcome ‘second home’ visa
The program will allow foreigners to apply for a second home stay permit, allowing them to stay in the country for either five or 10 years, if they have an existing visa and…
Kishida set to have ex-health minister Goto replace disgraced Yamagiwa
Daishiro Yamagiwa resigned on October 24 to take responsibility over revelations of his relationship with the Unification Church.
Air strike during Myanmar concert kills at least 50: Media, opposition
The jet strike killed civilians, local singers and officers of the Kachin Independence Army, the media reported citing witnesses.
UN chief Antonio Guterres to visit Vietnam on Oct 21-22: Foreign ministry
The UN leader along with State President Phuc will co-chair a ceremony commemorating the 45th anniversary of Vietnam joining the UN.
Malaysian sisters give gift of peace
One of the two sisters, Lee Ke Xin, took on the role as the youngest mortuary make-up artist to help those who had passed away appear to be sleeping or at rest.
Singapore forms inter-agency task force to tackle rising ransomware threats
The move is a step towards protecting Singapore’s enterprises, some of which may supply critical information to infrastructure operators that provide essential services.