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TORONTO — The Lnk is trying to carve a niche as the first global fashion and beauty online marketplace to represent only ethnically diverse indie brands. “The Lnk is all about affordable luxury with a strong cultural component to it,” said Sonya Gill, chief executive officer and founder of the platform, which debuts … Read more
Among the many ridiculous luxury properties being offered at the Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions taking place in New York from Dec. 8-14 is the unique opportunity to purchase the development rights to the islands of the Widi Reserve, which is located northeast of Bali in the heart of the Coral Triangle. “Every billionaire can own a … Read more
Muslim consumers today are not only better informed about beauty products, but they are also spurring demand for multifunctional skincare and makeup that cater to their unique needs and identities. Speaking at Cosmoprof Asia 2022 held in Singapore from 16 to 18 November, Héloise Lefebvre du Prey, South East Asia Project Manager at Asia Cosme … Read more
Two Indonesian soldiers have been given a seven-month jail term for having gay sex, which is banned by the nation’s military as “inappropriate behaviour”. The soldiers, who joined the army last year and were based on the country’s main island of Java, were also booted from the army, according to a military court ruling dated … Read more
A subset of the United Nations’ Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the Division for Sustainable Development Goals (DSDG) works tirelessly to churn out analytical inputs for intergovernmental deliberations on sustainable development through its science-policy interface. One of the core outputs from the DSDG is the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), where respective UN members collaborate … Read more
Indonesian beauty brand ESQA has snagged $6 million in a Series A round led by Unilever Ventures, the venture capital arm for the FMCG major Unilever. East Ventures also participated in the round, the company said in a statement. The deal marked the first investment by Unilever Ventures in SE Asia’s beauty space. ESQA plans … Read more
Indonesia’s second-largest city, Surabaya, has chosen new Chinese cultural ambassadors in its East Java ‘Koko Cici’ competition, as the event’s significance grows for a community that only a couple of decades ago faced racially fuelled and fatal riots after years of state oppression. The Nov 26 grand final of the contest was the culmination of … Read more
Renowned angklung artistes from Indonesia enthralled football fans from various parts of the world with their dazzling performances for 11 days at Katara – the Cultural Village.The cultural event, in line with the FIFA World Cup 2022 celebrations, puts a spotlight on Indonesia’s rich culture and heritage with Saung Angklung Udjo’s live performances. It was … Read more
As the holiday season approaches, Bali has always been a haven for tourists and locals alike who wants to spend special times with their loved ones under the sun, complimented by a captivating backdrop of beaches, forests and mountains. The Island of the Gods has long been a famous destination, and this year is no … Read more
Indonesia has gorgeous islands and beaches, amazing cultural heritage and jaw-dropping architecture, and is one of the most popular places for surfing and yoga retreats in the world. It was hard, but below I share the 52 most amazing reasons to visit Indonesia. Let’s explore Indonesia! Officially the Republic of Indonesia, it is located in … Read more
