Why Vietnam is celebrating the Year of the Cat, not the Rabbit
There are a host of theories to explain why the Vietnamese plumped for the cat.
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China lets Marvel movies back in, sets dates for Black Panther, Ant-Man sequels
This marks the first time in nearly four years that the Communist country has allowed Marvel movies into its cinemas.
Vendors excited to welcome customers back for Chinese New Year
With the Covid-19 pandemic on the wane, the merchants have been experiencing a boost in Chinese New Year sales this year.
Indonesia’s telco banks growth on rural areas amid global headwinds
The growth in internet users was followed by a rapid increase in overall digital-economy size that grew to US$77 billion of gross merchandise value.
Weakening dollar seen to push investors to RI despite election uncertainty
Investors expected the US dollar to weaken sometime later this year, which would incentivise them to move to emerging economies’ capital markets.
Biden, Kishida held ‘very productive’ talks on China export controls
The Biden administration had previously published a sweeping set of export controls as part of an effort to slow Beijing's technological and military advances.
Don’t expect too much from Jokowi’s regrets over past atrocities
Within his almost 10-year tenure, Jokowi has managed to build his political empire, which now includes his former political enemies from the military.
Jokowi asks banks to support downstream financing
The government hopes this will boost the country’s export value, as well as supporting economic growth.
Over 200 Indonesian frontline health workers have yet to be financially compensated
Independent data initiative LaporCOVID-19 received a total of 241 reports regarding late payment of the incentives.
Jakarta court hears class-action suit for tainted cough syrup
About 200 children have died of acute kidney injury in Indonesia since last year.