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Quiz: Which is the costliest city in Southeast Asia for expats?

Quiz: Which is the costliest city in Southeast Asia for expats?

This city is the most expensive in Southeast Asia for international workers, as ranked by Mercer based on costs such as housing, transportation, food, clothing, household goods, and entertainment.
Quiz: Which city has the least affordable apartments in Southeast Asia?

Quiz: Which city has the least affordable apartments in Southeast Asia?

Quiz: Which Southeast Asian city is world's hottest prime housing market?

Quiz: Which Southeast Asian city is world's hottest prime housing market?

Indonesia beat Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualifiers

Indonesia beat Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualifiers

Indonesia triumphed 2-0 over Saudi Arabia in an electrifying World Cup qualifier at home on Tuesday, securing three valuable points and climbing to third place in Group C.
November 19, 2024 | 03:36 am PT
Iraq secure victory against Indonesia in World Cup qualifier

Iraq secure victory against Indonesia in World Cup qualifier

Indonesia lost 0-2 to Iraq at home in the second round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers, making many mistakes after having a great first half.
June 6, 2024 | 01:02 am PT
At least 11 dead, mostly students, in Indonesia bus crash after brakes apparently failed, police say

At least 11 dead, mostly students, in Indonesia bus crash after brakes apparently failed, police say

A bus slammed into cars and motorbikes after its brakes apparently malfunctioned in Indonesia’s West Java province, killing at least 11 people, mostly students, and injuring dozens of others, officials said Sunday.
May 11, 2024 | 11:17 pm PT
Indonesia launches sky train in capital, hopes to ease traffic and pollution

Indonesia launches sky train in capital, hopes to ease traffic and pollution

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Monday launched the first elevated rail line for Greater Jakarta, hailing the $2.13 billion project as a step towards easing the capital's chronic road congestion and worsening air pollution.
August 28, 2023 | 02:00 am PT
Vietnamese abroad boil as heat wave cooks Southeast Asia

Vietnamese abroad boil as heat wave cooks Southeast Asia

Long’s shirt has soaked through with sweat after standing outside for a just a few minutes waiting for his motorcycle taxi driver in Bangkok.
May 4, 2023 | 03:00 pm PT
Hundreds of Indonesians evacuated from Sudan arrive in Jakarta

Hundreds of Indonesians evacuated from Sudan arrive in Jakarta

A further 363 Indonesian citizens evacuated from Sudan arrived home on Sunday on a second flight by the country's flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, the country's foreign ministry said.
April 30, 2023 | 03:28 pm PT
Vietnam Airlines resumes flights from HCMC to Jakarta

Vietnam Airlines resumes flights from HCMC to Jakarta

Vietnam Airlines has resumed its HCMC-Jakarta service after the Indonesian government lifted most Covid-19 restrictions for foreign visitors.
July 3, 2022 | 08:10 pm PT
Asian cities urged to bolster defense against rising seas

Asian cities urged to bolster defense against rising seas

Major Asian cities, including Tokyo, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City and Shanghai, are most at risk from rising sea levels, researchers warned on Thursday.
February 27, 2020 | 06:10 pm PT
More Vietnam-Jakarta direct flights will boost bilateral tourism: Indonesia

More Vietnam-Jakarta direct flights will boost bilateral tourism: Indonesia

The Indonesian government is encouraging more direct flights connecting Vietnam’s major cities with its capital Jakarta to strengthen connectivity.
September 19, 2019 | 01:06 am PT
Bike-sharing: a solution for Jakarta's air pollution problem?

Bike-sharing: a solution for Jakarta's air pollution problem?

Transport experts hope the service will combat air pollution and congestion in the Indonesian capital.
November 27, 2018 | 12:23 am PT
Indonesian plane with 189 aboard crashes into sea near Jakarta, feared sunk

Indonesian plane with 189 aboard crashes into sea near Jakarta, feared sunk

An aircraft with 189 people on board is believed to have sunk after crashing into the sea off Indonesia's island of Java on Monday.
October 28, 2018 | 09:43 pm PT
Demand for Indonesia flights soars with Vietnam in Asiad quarters

Demand for Indonesia flights soars with Vietnam in Asiad quarters

The demand for Indonesia tours has soared after the Vietnamese men’s football team advanced to the Asiad 2018 quarterfinals.
August 25, 2018 | 07:18 pm PT
Choking hazard: air pollution hangs over Asian Games

Choking hazard: air pollution hangs over Asian Games

Indonesia is about to open the Asian Games but its traffic-clogged capital Jakarta remains shrouded in a haze.
August 16, 2018 | 11:50 pm PT
Lights out for Indonesia's LRT just days before Asian Games

Lights out for Indonesia's LRT just days before Asian Games

Indonesia is investigating malfunctions that have plagued the first light rapid transit (LRT) for the Asian Games, official said.
August 12, 2018 | 11:53 pm PT
Indonesia police shoot dead 11 petty criminals in Asian Games crackdown

Indonesia police shoot dead 11 petty criminals in Asian Games crackdown

More than 2,000 suspected criminals have been arrested in the past few weeks, says Jakarta police spokesperson.
July 17, 2018 | 02:23 am PT
Waking up the neighbors: Indonesia's Ramadan alarm clocks

Waking up the neighbors: Indonesia's Ramadan alarm clocks

Smartphone alarms and digital clocks have seen this wake-up tradition gradually decline over the years.
June 10, 2018 | 06:30 pm PT
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