China can help bolster global governance, says former Indonesian parliament speaker-Xinhua

Marzuki Alie, former speaker of the People’s Representative Council of Indonesia, speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Jakarta, Indonesia, Nov. 7, 2022. (Xinhua/Xu Qin) JAKARTA, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) — China can continue to play an essential role in promoting policy coordination on global governance issues at the upcoming Group of 20 Summit in Bali, … Read more

UAE President and Indonesian President Discuss Issues of G20 Summit

© UAEMoments UAE President and Indonesian President Discuss Issues of G20 Summit His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, and His Excellency Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia discussed strengthening relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them to serve common interests. This came within the … Read more

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

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