G-20 summit casts spotlight on Bali’s tourism revival

Tourists walk past a G20 banner in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. The dozens of world leaders and other dignitaries traveling to Bali for the G-20 summit will be drawing a welcome spotlight on the revival of the tropical island's

NUSA DUA, Indonesia — Bali wants the world to know it’s back. Dozens of world leaders and other dignitaries are traveling to the Indonesian island for the G-20 summit, drawing a welcome spotlight on the revival of the tropical destination’s vital tourism sector. Tourism is the main source of income on this idyllic “island of … Read more

Indonesian beauty startup Base raises $6 million in funding

Dynamic point goes to sea to learn that Indonesian beauty startup Base recently announced that it has received a $6 million Series A financing. It is understood that the financing was led by Rakuten Ventures, with participation from existing investors Antler, East Ventures, Skystar Capital, and Pegasus Tech Ventures. Founded in 2019, Base is a personal care and … Read more

Indonesian beauty retailer Sociolla enters Vietnam

Indonesian beauty e-commerce platform Sociolla has launched in Vietnam, with a brick-and-mortar store. Owned by Social Bella, a beauty start up, offers a selection of beauty products, including makeup, skincare, hair treatment and perfume, from Indonesian and international brands. The launch is part of Social Bella’s strategy to expand into new markets, with Vietnam its … Read more

Eight Things to Watch for as Global Leaders Meet in Bali

(Bloomberg) — Summits of Group of 20 nations invariably happen with at least one crisis burning, which shapes the discussions both in the meeting room and the one-on-one huddles in the hallways. Most Read from Bloomberg Leaders tend to gather around kindred spirits. Occasionally they gang up on one particular leader — think Russia’s president … Read more

Pakistan, Indonesia engage in economic diplomacy

ISLAMABAD: Indonesia’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia-Pacific and African Affairs Abdul Kadir Jailani has said that Pakistan and Indonesia have a huge potential to increase economic, trade and diplomatic ties. In an interview from Jakarta, Jailani told APP that in order to enhance the existing capabilities in bilateral relations, more intensive economic diplomacy was going … Read more

INDONESIAN BEAUTY START-UP SOCIOLLA RAISES $56.6 MILLION

Social Bella International (Sociolla), the leading beauty and personal care e-commerce player in Indonesia, raised $56.6 million in fresh funding led by L Catterton. WHO: Founded in 2015 by Christopher Madiam, John Marco Rasjid, and Chrisanti Indiana, Social Bella International has evolved from an e-commerce platform to a physical and digital ecosystem becoming the leading … Read more

Global Food Security Forum day one: The top food security solutions for G20 leaders to watch

Watch the full event Event transcript Uncorrected transcript: Check against delivery MICHAEL VATIKIOTIS: Please take your seats so we can begin. It’s pretty much a follow-on from the session that my friend and former colleague Adam Schwarz just moderated. He ended up talking about a few solutions. What I’d like to do today—and first of … Read more

Entertainment and dining: What will 2023 bring? – News

The culture of eating out is ever evolving, and has drastically changed over the years, especially as the pandemic hit. What lies ahead? Published: Sat 12 Nov 2022, 8:36 PM Yes, the year 2022 is drawing to an end already, and with everything else that has evolved in the year, can dining and entertainment be … Read more

Vietnam named among Top 10 Asian countries with most beautiful women

The site stated that Vietnamese women were featured on various media outlets for their incredible beauty and personality. Their faces are known for their high cheekbones, wide eyes and long eyelashes – all of which add some extra zing to their appearance, according to the website. The Republic of Korea topped the list for having … Read more