‘Live shopping’ is on the rise in Indonesia, but the country’s government plans to crack down on the trend

'Live shopping' is on the rise in Indonesia, but the country's government plans to crack down on the trend

Read this story in Indonesian/Baca dalam Bahasa Indonesia Indonesian beauty specialist Richard Lee made $800,000 in less than three hours selling his skincare products in a live shopping stream in August. “We aimed for 2 billion [rupiah] in two-and-a-half hours but we got 8 billion [rupiah] instead!” said Dr Lee, in a recording of the stream posted on … Read more

Indonesia’s Prabowo reiterates ‘Asian Way’ to defuse tension: Al Jazeera interview

JAKARTA: As Indonesia’s president-elect Prabowo Subianto prepares to enter office in October, he looks set to take a more assertive stance in foreign policy, saying that diplomacy, negotiations, and the “Asian way” have helped to defuse tension. Prabowo, 72, won February’s general election by a huge margin along with his running-mate Vice President Gibran Rakabuming … Read more

Indonesia’s biggest Packaging, Processing and Printing Exhibition

MANILA, Philippines, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The rapid growth of food and beverages (F&B) industry, spur the packaging and printing product innovations.International-scale exhibitions organizer Krista Exhibitions is back to hold ALLPack Indonesia 2024 will be held in conjunction with AllPrint Indonesia Expo 2024 at the Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) center in Kemayoran, Jakarta, from … Read more

Accounts of ‘body checks’ at Miss Universe Indonesia shock the nation

Their dreams of representing Indonesia in the 2023 Miss Universe pageant turned to nightmares when they were forced to undergo “body checks” in front of local organizers. Now seven contestants have filed complaints with the police, accusing the organizers of sexual harassment, their lawyer said Tuesday. During the July 29-Aug. 3 Miss Universe Indonesia contest … Read more

Wonderful Indonesia Night At Raffles Dubai Showcases Essence Of Indonesia

(MENAFN- Dubai PR Network) Dubai; May 10, 2024 – Indonesia embarked on an immersive journey into the heart of the east Asian nation as the vibrant spirit of the country took centre stage at the esteemed Raffles Dubai Hotel on May 8, 2024. Organised by The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic … Read more

IN2MF in Kuala Lumpur Presented by Bank Indonesia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As part of the national economic growth measures, Bank Indonesia, together with the Government, is consistently working hand in hand to develop Islamic economy and finance, part of which is the Modest Fashion sector. Bank Indonesia, along with the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs, the Embassy of the Republic … Read more

Indonesia’s Vidio Is Aiming to Double Subscribers Ahead of IPO

(Bloomberg) — Vidio, Indonesia’s answer to Netflix Inc., is aiming to double its paid subscribers to 8 million in the next two to three years ahead of plans to go public in a market where streaming still has much room to grow. Most Read from Bloomberg The company, owned by Indonesian media conglomerate PT Elang … Read more

5 Indonesian jewellery brands that are making a splash

Jewellery has played a pivotal role in shaping Indonesian culture and traditions since the dawn of civilisation. Whether utilised in ceremonies or kept as religious artefacts, these ornaments have become deeply embedded in local customs, making them a central pillar of the country’s heritage. The renowned gold and silversmiths of the nation add to the … Read more

Indonesian student designs a life in fashion-Xinhua

Yusuf Maulana Firdaus (Front R), an international student from Jakarta, Indonesia, poses for photos with his teacher Huang Yanbing (Front L) among fashion models in Nanning, capital of south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 17, 2023. (Xinhua) NANNING, April 27 (Xinhua) — At a graduation show in Guangxi Arts University in Nanning, capital of … Read more

Ugly side of the beauty business

More than half a dozen women competing in the Miss Universe Indonesia beauty pageant have reported against the organisers to police over allegations of sexual harassment, their lawyer said. The complaint came after the seven finalists in the contest, held in the capital Jakarta from July 29 to Aug 3, were unexpectedly asked to strip … Read more