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Jakarta to ban dog meat as younger Indonesians turn away from old traditions

Jakarta to ban dog meat as younger Indonesians turn away from old traditions

Jakarta is preparing to ban the sale and consumption of dog and cat meat in a landmark move to protect public health, curb rabies, and promote animal welfare, a cultural shift that could upend centuries-old traditions in Indonesia's capital.
Indonesia temporarily lowers taxes for hotels, restaurants to support businesses

Indonesia temporarily lowers taxes for hotels, restaurants to support businesses

Singapore offers better public transport than Jakarta: survey

Singapore offers better public transport than Jakarta: survey

Vietnam head coach sets sights on 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship in Indonesia

Vietnam head coach sets sights on 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship in Indonesia

Coach Kim Sang-sik of the U23 Vietnam discussed preparations and laid out targets for the 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship in Indonesia at a press briefing on Tuesday.
July 16, 2025 | 04:17 pm PT
Red-carpet welcome ceremony for Party General Secretary To Lam in Jakarta

Red-carpet welcome ceremony for Party General Secretary To Lam in Jakarta

A red-carpet welcome ceremony was held at Merdeka Palace - the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Monday for Vietnam's Communist Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, who are on a state visit to Indonesia.
March 10, 2025 | 07:38 am PT
5 Southeast Asian cities named among world's 50 best: Time Out

5 Southeast Asian cities named among world's 50 best: Time Out

Thailand's Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Vietnam's Hanoi, Singapore, and Indonesia's Jakarta have been named among the world's 50 best cities in 2025 as compiled by British magazine Time Out.
January 21, 2025 | 12:00 am PT
Quiz: Which is the busiest international flight route in Southeast Asia?

Quiz: Which is the busiest international flight route in Southeast Asia?

This international flight route had the highest number of departing seats in Southeast Asia, with 465,742 seats, in December 2024, according to aviation intelligence firm OAG.
January 7, 2025 | 03:41 pm PT
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.
December 19, 2024 | 03:31 pm PT
Quiz: Which city has the least affordable apartments in Southeast Asia?

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

The city with the least affordable apartments in Southeast Asia has an apartment price-to-income ratio of 32.7, according to the price-tracking platform Numbeo.
December 5, 2024 | 03:23 pm PT
Quiz: Which Southeast Asian city is world's hottest prime housing market?

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

Prime residential prices in this Southeast Asian city grew by 29.2% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2024, according to property consultancy Knight Frank.
November 28, 2024 | 03:24 pm PT
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
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