Indonesia seeks to counter the pandemic with vaccines. Now, as the coronavirus spreads across its vast archipelago, pressure is building to get them to 270 million people living on 17,000 islands. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia palm oil deforestation exposing firms to $10-B risks – study
Forest-related risks could cost companies that trade in or use Indonesian palm oil as much as $10 billion this year, according to a study of more than 100 firms published by a global environmental ... ( read original story ...)
SGIFF: Documentary ‘You and I’ Delves Into Indonesia’s Dark Political History
Fanny Chotimah’s Indonesian documentary “You and I,” which won the Asian Perspective Award at Korea’s DMZ Docs Festival, is one of the highlights of the Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
It was never easy being an interfaith couple in India. Now some states are making it harder.
The new laws under consideration in BJP-controlled states are “effectively telling people that you can’t marry outside your faith,” said Karwa. Women already face an uphill ... ( read original story ...)
UK’s Climate Leadership Weakened by Aid Cuts Ahead of COP26
Ahead of hosting the COP26 summit next year, the UK has announced cuts to its aid budget that risk undermining trust in climate action. ( read original story ...)
Support schemes averted drastic rise in unemployment, Emilianidou says
The package launched by the government to support employees and businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic has averted a drastic rise in unemployment, Minister of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia Senator David Perdue boosts wealth with well-timed stock trades
But for Senator David Perdue, a Georgia Republican, the crisis last March signaled ... who served on the Senate's finance and ethics committees, told the Atlanta Journal Constitution in 2017. "I don't ... ( read original story ...)
Germany pledges €55.56M to fund projects in Palestine
The Government of Germany announced today a 55.56 million euros pledge to fund projects in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including Jerusalem, over the next year. Special advisor to prime minister ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore sees tech leading 1,800 new finance jobs through June
Banks and other financial firms in Singapore are planning to offer 1,800 newly-created jobs in the 12 months through June, according to the nation’s financial regulator.Almost half of the positions ... ( read original story ...)
UAE: What changes you should be making to your everyday finances when working from home during COVID-19
Many are adapting to changes in costs seen since the recent work-related lifestyle change Dubai: Hundreds of companies worldwide are quickly embracing a work-from-home culture that began during the ... ( read original story ...)