Fiery plane crash kills 179 in worst airline disaster in South Korea

Fiery plane crash kills 179 in worst airline disaster in South Korea

My deepest pray for the victims of the tragedy! 🙏🙏

<https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/plane-drives-off-runway-crashes-airport-south-korea-yonhap-reports-2024-12-29/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1t1GoWxJAgI0Iwg_BdIC_mhtDOMg60XTvPhvoJWpRG3AAtEZkXTBHzVX0_aem_jk2eCVuKUxUxSvN-eJgw-g>

Indonesia Sees Robust Growth in Electric Vehicle Sales Amid Global Decline

Indonesia Sees Robust Growth in Electric Vehicle Sales Amid Global Decline

Indonesia stand out as a bright spot in the global transition to electric mobility, with strong growth in electric vehicle (EV) sales in 2024, even as major markets like Germany and Japan experience declining demand

<https://jakartaglobe.id/tech/indonesia-sees-robust-growth-in-electric-vehicle-sales-amid-global-decline>

Lessons from Korea

Lessons from Korea

Our political culture often permits leaders to evade accountability

<https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/12/21/lessons-from-korea.html>

Indonesia opens tunnel connecting Muslim, Christian places of worship

Indonesia opens tunnel connecting Muslim, Christian places of worship

Tunnel of Friendship reflects spirit of unity and diversity, says President Prabowo Subianto

<https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/indonesia-opens-tunnel-connecting-muslim-christian-places-of-worship/3423439>

Stable economy boosts capital inflows but global pressure remains: World Bank

Stable economy boosts capital inflows but global pressure remains: World Bank

Low tax compliance may jeopardize the government's goal to lift the countr's tax revenue from 10 percent to 16 percent of GDP by 2030, according to the global financial institution.

<https://www.thejakartapost.com/business/2024/12/17/stable-economy-boosts-capital-inflows-but-global-pressure-remains-world-bank.html>

South Korean MPs impeach president over martial law attempt

Yes. We made it again in 8 years! 👏👏

<https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c140xjv31lxo>

떠오르는 인도네시아 미술 시장

지난해 봄 방탄소년단(BTS)의 리더 RM이 스페인 언론과 진행했던 인터뷰에서 유독 눈길을 끌었던 부분은 인도네시아 미술에 대한 언급. RM은 "투자 목적으로 미술품을 수집할 거라면 흑인 아티스트, 여성, 떠오르는 인도네시아 아티스트들의 작품을 구입했을 것(If I wanted to invest I would buy black artists, women, emerging Indonesian artists)"이라고 목소리를 높였음. 국내에는 다소 낯설겠지만, 발리 등을 앞세운 인도네시아는 동남아시아 최대 미술 시장을 형성할 정도로 소프트 파워를 인정받아 옴. 특히 신진 작가들을 중심으로 현대 인도네시아의 정체성을 화폭에 담아내려는 시도가 국제적으로 주목 받고 있다고 알려짐 🤔🤔

한류 스타와 인도네시아 젤리

얼마 전 방탄소년단(BTS) 공식 유튜브 채널의 자체 예능 '달려라 석진(Run Jin)'에 등장한 인도네시아 젤리 브랜드 유피(Yupi). 전세계 50여개국에서 판매되는 유피는 아세안(ASEAN) 젤리 시장을 이끌어 가는 대표 기업 중 한 곳. 이에 앞서 2021년에는 역시 인도네시아를 상징하는 커피 사탕 브랜드 코피코(KOPIKO)가 드라마 '빈센조'에 PPL을 진행한 바 있음. 한류 스타를 활용해 브랜드 인지도를 높이고 매출 확대도 꾀하는 동남아 F&B 기업들의 발걸음이 더욱 바빠질(?) 듯 😙😙

인도네시아 라이프 스타일

(올리브영류의) 로컬 헬스앤뷰티(H&B) 편집숍의 확산, (교보문고처럼) 복합문화공간으로 변신하는 대형 서점, 글로벌 레저&아웃도어 브랜드의 잇따른 상륙, 로컬 유기농 전문 매장의 등장…자카르타 등 대도시와 인근 신도시에 거주하는 MZ 세대와 일부(?) 40대가 주도하는 ‘라이프 스타일’ 소비 문화의 확산 in 인도네시아🤔🤔

5 things to know about South Korea's martial law shock

5 things to know about South Korea's martial law shock

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol imposed martial law on Tuesday night, and then just a few hours later lifted the order after widespread condemnation and protests -- and a vote by lawmakers to rescind it.

<https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/South-Korea-s-martial-law-shock-5-things-to-know?utm_campaign=GL_one_time&utm_medium=email&utm_source=NA_newsletter&utm_content=article_link&del_type=3&pub_date=20241204160000&seq_num=8&si=87497>

Reluctance as govt pledges 6.5% wage hike next year

Reluctance as govt pledges 6.5% wage hike next year

The government's announcement last week that it will increase the minimum wage by 6.5 percent next year has been met with quiet acquiescence, with some labor groups still mulling plans to call off nationwide strikes and employers concerned with the impending impact on overhead costs and competitiveness.

<https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2024/12/01/reluctance-as-govt-pledges-6-5-wage-hike-next-year.html>