Indonesia’s Prabowo Embraces ‘Brother’ Papua New Guinea

Indonesia's Prabowo Embraces 'Brother' Papua New Guinea

Indonesia’s president-elect Prabowo Subianto (L) told Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape the neighbouring countries ‘should be like real brothers’ Andrew KUTAN Text size Indonesian president-elect Prabowo Subianto promised “compromise and collaboration” while visiting Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, the latest sign of warming ties between the sometimes prickly neighbours. Indonesia and Papua New … Read more

Great Escapes: Bali’s Beach-to-Jungle Beauty

The traditional way of life on Bali is summed up with the phrase “Tri Hita Karana,” or the three causes of well-being, representing that happiness and fulfillment are derived when humanity is in balance with nature and god. Jake Emen Text size Few destinations match the beauty and bounty of Bali’s beach-to-jungle oasis. After more … Read more

Southeast Asia’s Internet Giants Bet on ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’

Some of Southeast Asia’s largest internet companies are trying to boost their revenues with an old-fashioned business: lending. Buy now, pay later services have picked up pace in Southeast Asia as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Grab Holdings Sea Ltd. and GoTo Group are all offering their customers short-term loans to help them pay … Read more