Renee Salud, Indonesian designer team up for 100-piece anniversary gala collection

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Renee Salud, Indonesian designer team up for 100-piece anniversary gala collection

Earl D.C. Bracamonte – Philstar.com December 22, 2024 | 10:10am MANILA, Philippines — The Indonesian Embassy in Manila, together with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), commemorated 75 years of long-standing mutual friendship through a gala event at the Whitespace Event Center. Fashion took centerstage with a hundred beautifully crafted masterpieces, as … Read more

Getting familiar with Indonesia

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Waking up to a sunny day in Jakarta earlier this year, I was super excited about the exploration ahead. My counterpart Boniface Mwalii, chair of the Entertainment and Arts Journalists Association of Kenya, was my fellow tourist on this Asian adventure.  We left the hotel at around 8am in a taxi under the guidance of … Read more

Discover Indonesia’s Finest Luxury Retreats During This Holiday Season.

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Indonesia, a mesmerizing archipelago of over 17,000 islands, has lured travelers for centuries with its breathtaking landscapes and its profound cultural heritage embodied in ancient temples and timeless spiritual traditions. As the country’s allure grows, so too does the sophistication of its hospitality scene, with luxury hotels offering bespoke access to its natural and cultural … Read more

Celebrating 75 years of friendship between Indonesia and the Philippines

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Ambassador Agus Widjojo of Indonesia; Merdi Sihombing, Eco fashion designer from Indonesia; Mme. Pamela Louisse H. Manalo, Mme. Ranny Widjojo, Renee Salud, Filipino fashion advocate “Two Nations, One Fashion”, the much-awaited fashion show of the year, completely mesmerized the audience and left them in awe of the creations of two distinguished fashion icons, who sashayed … Read more

Indonesia wants to promote trade with Pakistan: CG – Business & Finance

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KARACHI: Indonesian Acting Consul General Teguh Wiweko is optimistic about the potential for promoting trade between friendly states; Pakistan and Indonesia in the near future. During his visit at the 10th edition of Beauty, Fitness, and Consumer Health Asia, he lauded the initiatives and endeavors made by a delegate of Indonesian businessmen to visit Karachi … Read more

Bintan Resorts Stands Out at Indonesia’s Bali and Beyond Mega FAM Series

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Indonesia’s breathtaking destinations took centre stage during the Bali and Beyond Mega FAM Series, held from November 9-16, 2024. Travel professionals from South and Central Asia explored key locations, including Jakarta, Bandung, Bintan, Yogyakarta, and Labuan Bajo, experiencing the country’s rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and diverse activities. Bintan Island, in particular, captivated participants with … Read more

MUI Demands Police Action against Transgender Beauty Contest

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Jakarta. The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has called on the police to launch a criminal investigation into a recent beauty pageant for transgender women held at a Jakarta hotel. Cholil Nafis, head of MUI’s Islamic preaching division, said the organizers and those responsible for Sunday’s event must be held accountable under the law. “In Indonesia, … Read more

Asia’s most beautiful island cracks down on foreign tourists offering sexual services

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Tourists enjoy the sunset at Canggu beach in Bali, Indonesia, Dec. 2, 2021. Photo by Reuters Bali, Indonesia’s renowned holiday island, has intensified efforts to curb cases of foreigners engaging in prostitution as part of its initiative to improve the quality of tourism. Prostitution cases involving foreign nationals are widespread in Bali and pose significant … Read more