Stories about books and articles. Thoughts on Asia, South Korea and Southeast Asia in particular
Friday, March 14, 2025
Tzuyang Babi Guling Mukbang
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Indonesia beauty brands struggle in battle with Chinese rivals
Monday, March 10, 2025
Prabowo's Merah Putih Cooperatives Aim to Cut Middlemen in Food Distribution
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Affinity-backed Yupi said to be nearing Indonesia IPO at around $1.2b valuation
Affinity-backed Yupi said to be nearing Indonesia IPO at around $1.2b valuation
PT Yupi Indo Jelly Gum, which owns one of Southeast Asia's largest gummy bear brands, is gearing up for an imminent initial public offering that may take place in Jakarta in the coming months, according to the people familiar with the matter.
<https://www.dealstreetasia.com/stories/yupi-nearing-ipo-432179>
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Why Indonesian batik continues to fascinate
Friday, February 28, 2025
Prabowo's economic policies put investors on edge
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
China cosmetics brands target growing Southeast Asian market
Monday, February 24, 2025
Indonesia launches sovereign wealth fund aiming to hold $900 bn in assets
Friday, February 21, 2025
Diversity within unity
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
'Dark Indonesia' protests erupt nationwide with students taking to streets
'Dark Indonesia' protests erupt nationwide with students taking to streets
Thousands of students march across Indonesia as the Dark Indonesia movement gains traction both on the streets and on social media.
Monday, February 17, 2025
K-fashion wave: How Korean style is taking over Jakarta’s wardrobes
Friday, February 14, 2025
Indonesia makes $1bn health care bet to keep rich patients at home
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Apple suppliers exploring iPhone production in Indonesia
Monday, February 10, 2025
Concerns mount over Prabowo’s reliance on military in civilian affairs
Friday, February 7, 2025
Trump’s ethnic cleansing plan
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Grab shares jump 13% after reports of GoTo merger talks
Grab shares jump 13% after reports of GoTo merger talks
GoTo says there is 'no agreement' between ride-hailing rivals
Monday, February 3, 2025
After 100 days, little to show for Prabowo's energy, food security plans
Friday, January 31, 2025
Indonesia FDI reached $55.3bn in 2024
Indonesia FDI reached $55.3bn in 2024
Singapore, China and Hong Kong were the biggest fourth-quarter investors
<https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Indonesia-FDI-reached-55.3bn-in-2024>
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Modi, Prabowo agree to cooperate in defense sector, maritime security
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Govt considers additional funding for free meals program
Monday, January 20, 2025
Indonesian cities cease public transport amid funding shortage
Friday, January 17, 2025
BPJS raises pension age to ensure its long-term solvency
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Investigators scale barbed wire to arrest S Korea's impeached president
Monday, January 13, 2025
Indonesia's vast resources and population could be its bane
Friday, January 10, 2025
'Indonesia is Too Big to Lean on Any Country': Luhut Defends BRICS Membership
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
ASEAN's interest in BRICS is a hedge against Trump
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Indonesia’s downstreaming policy inspires Asian, African countries: Binus research
Indonesia's downstreaming policy inspires Asian, African countries: Binus research
The success of Indonesia's mineral downstreaming policy in increasing added value of natural resources is encouraging several developing countries in Asia and Africa to follow suit, a Binus University study has found.