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Singapore souvenirs Postcards of the city skyline, Merlion keychains, magnets, and maybe an “I ♥ SG” shot glass. Chances are, these are your go-tos when it comes to getting souvenirs for your friends and family overseas. But Singapore has more than these tchotchkes you know will end up forgotten on a shelf. If you’re scratching … Read more
Translated by Roberta HERRERA Published Dec 23, 2022 The food and personal care giant Unilever is taking an interest in the Indonesian beauty market. A market that is estimated to be worth 8 billion dollars and is expected to reach 9.6 billion by 2025, making it the fastest growing in South East Asia (source: Statistica). … Read more
Social media zealots preaching intolerance have supercharged Indonesia’s recent dive into Islamic ultraconservatism, squeezing out minority groups You can’t even wish Christians a ‘Happy Christmas’ any more, apparently. But Aan Anshori and his Islamic civil society organisation aim to change that Wishing someone a “Merry Christmas” can be fraught with difficulties in Indonesia these days, … Read more
JEDDAH/RIYADH: Christmas shopping in Saudi Arabia is unrecognizable compared to just a few short years ago, reflecting both the growing culture of religious tolerance and the speed and scope of the social transformation underway in the Kingdom. Nowadays, festive gifts and decorations can be found easily in many of the Kingdom’s markets and malls, with Christmas … Read more
Social media zealots preaching intolerance have supercharged Indonesia’s recent dive into Islamic ultraconservatism, squeezing out minority groups You can’t even wish Christians a ‘Happy Christmas’ any more, apparently. But Aan Anshori and his Islamic civil society organisation aim to change that Wishing someone a “Merry Christmas” can be fraught with difficulties in Indonesia these days, … Read more
Hikmahanto Juwana, an international law professor from University of Indonesia noted that even before the treaty was signed by both countries, Singapore has repatriated a number of Indonesian fugitives. “But the process was slow because there was little legal umbrella to do so. It is based solely on Singapore’s close bilateral relationship with Indonesia,” he … Read more
There’s no doubt that motherhood changes you. Physically, for sure. Emotionally, thoroughly. My brain has absolutely undergone shifts, and my perspective has, too. The way I present myself to the world, but more importantly to my daughter, Indah, has been one of the biggest and most surprising transformations to occur. And I’m not talking about … Read more
The so-called ‘revenge tourism’ after people were ‘imprisoned’ for a long time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to increase tourism, especially nature tourism, with the potential for young domestic tourists dominating the early It certainly comes as good news for Indonesia, with four of its national geoparks having received the … Read more
Every In These Times story is made possible thanks to the support of readers like you. Our December fundraising drive is the time of the year when most readers give. Can you chip in too? His mouth is frozen in anguish, an infinite scream. His eyes bulge upward, overcome by horror, hands clutching his head. … Read more
Editor’s Note — Monthly Ticket is a CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In December, we’re getting into the holiday spirit and celebrating the festive season. (CNN) — “The jungle is our playground, and the sea is our wonderland.” That’s how Sook Yee Lai remembers her … Read more
