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Fashion futures: Indonesian designers navigating an era of disruption

From social media’s double-edged reach to the rise of AI and an uneasy economy, Indonesian designers are learning to adapt, endure and redefine creativity in fashion’s most unpredictable moment.

2 weeks ago
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The Gramercy Phase 2 fulfil demands of modern and refined lifestyle

Jakarta’s affluent couples and individuals are increasingly drawn to exclusive landed homes that not only meet the needs of modern living but also enhance the quality of life they aspire to. ...

1 month ago
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Cockfighting livestreams thrive in Philippines despite ban and murders

Since the e-sabong ban was initiated, the country's telecoms commission has blocked more than 6,800 e-sabong websites. ...

2 months ago

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Can't resist splurging on online shopping? Here's why

But beyond the fact most people are spending more time at home, there are a range of psychological factors behind the online shopping upheaval.

5 years ago
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Vegan sneakers in apple leather, recycled materials by CAVAL

Well-known for its mismatched sneakers, the CAVAL brand has announced the June launch of a new unisex collection made of apple leather, a recycled substitute for traditional leather that is also vegan.

5 years ago
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Italy's restaurants, shops caught between rock and hard place

The reopening of Italy's restaurants, cafes and stores earlier this week brought hopes of a return to normality for many Italians after a punishing two-month coronavirus lockdown.

5 years ago
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LG under fire for inappropriate video clip

LG Electronics’ Polish unit came under fire Sunday for running a video advertisement on social media that many claimed as inappropriate.

5 years ago
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5 reasons students should consider taking a gap year now

Putting off college during the pandemic might enable them to get the on-campus experience they desire in 2021 instead of going to school remotely this fall.

5 years ago
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Drive-in cinemas, raves and dining behind plastic: The new going out

With lockdown measures more relaxed, social lives are slowly becoming possible. Restaurants, bars, gigs and museums beckon. But as we take our first cautious steps back into the wider world, we are finding it transformed.

5 years ago
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Europeans ask: Will life still be a beach with social distancing?

In several European countries, confusion about the rules threatens to spoil the joy of once again being able to spend a day at the beach.

5 years ago
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'Here's your scan code for tonight': Italy eatery rips up paper menus

As Italian restaurants reopen after a business-bruising coronavirus lockdown, owners are turning to safe eating practices to entice customers back.

5 years ago
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Look, no hands! Thai mall puts pedals in lifts to keep coronavirus at bay

A mall in Thailand has swapped lift buttons for foot pedals in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus as well as help restore normalcy and get shoppers spending again.

5 years ago
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Your bubble is ready: Plastic pods offer solution for COVID dining

A romantic dinner for two. The wine is excellent, the food delicious. It's almost like the good old days. Except for the giant, see-through lampshades on your heads.

5 years ago
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Puppy scammers target lonely Aussies during lockdown

Australia is suffering a wave of puppy scams as fraudsters target the lonely and locked down with fake online offers of cavoodles, French bulldogs and other popular pooches, authorities said.

5 years ago
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Financial lessons from the pandemic

The pandemic is not a strong enough reason for us to neglect our financial preparations for the future.

5 years ago
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Prickly pastime: Cactus inspires lockdown art project

What do a match-studded turnip, celeriac embedded with coffee capsules and a kiwano melon decorated with lollipops and pins have in common? 

5 years ago
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Gay Korea: Homophobia sparked by Seoul coronavirus cluster driven by Protestant right

Outside of the Korean LGBTQ+ bubble, there is a widespread belief, embedded into the understanding of the heterosexual general public that homosexuality does not exist in Korea.

5 years ago
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Fearing COVID-19, biggest US university system makes fall term virtual

As uncertainty about the spread of COVID-19 continues, the biggest university system in the United States decided this week to make fall term classes virtual, one of the first to do so, amid fears of a second wave of infections in the month ahead.

5 years ago
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Billie Eilish and Takashi Murakami team up for a Uniqlo collection

American singer Billie Eilish and Japanese artist Takashi Murakami will draw on their respective artistic perspectives and creative talents to create a new collection of T-shirts for Uniqlo.

5 years ago
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Pandemic teleworking is straining families: EU study

The COVID-19 pandemic is placing unprecedented strain on families and working life, an EU study showed on Friday, with more than a fifth of people who now work at home in households with younger children struggling to concentrate on their jobs.

5 years ago
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Unique Lebaran gift boxes for your loved ones

Sending gift boxes to cherished ones has long been part of the Idul Fitri celebration in Indonesia. Adorned with Ramadan-themed decoration, the gift packages are mostly composed of jars of cookies and sweet tidbits.

5 years ago
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From Itaewon to Hongdae, coronavirus spread through karaoke rooms

Karaoke rooms emerged as a route of secondary and tertiary transmissions of COVID-19, with some new infections with unclear links found to be traced to a karaoke facility visited by a confirmed patient.

5 years ago
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Porsches, popcorn and social distancing at Dubai drive-in cinema

Movie-goers in Dubai frustrated by the closure of cinemas during the coronavirus pandemic will soon be able to watch films from the comfort of their own car at a new drive-in cinema created on the roof of one of the world's largest shopping malls.

5 years ago
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Britain's M&S ties up with health service for huge clothing sale

British retailer Marks & Spencer launched a clothing sale on Thursday to help clear stock built up in the coronavirus lockdown, tapping into widespread public support for health workers by giving some proceeds to NHS charities.

5 years ago
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So much distance, so little personal space: A paradox of physical distancing

We rely on apps and services from the tech giants for communication in this time of pandemic. But what are the costs?

5 years ago
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Luxury handbags jump in price as brands make up for coronavirus hit

Top luxury brands from Chanel to Louis Vuitton have increased prices of some of their most coveted products as they seek to make up for sales lost during weeks of coronavirus lockdowns.

5 years ago
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Panda dolls kick pandemic blues for Thai diners

One restaurant in Thailand is ensuring it meets new social distancing guidelines, and providing lonely diners a bit of company, by seating stuffed pandas at its tables.

5 years ago
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Warning over surge in demand for cosmetic surgery in Japan amid pandemic

While the coronavirus pandemic has led to school closures and people working from home, some see this as a good time to try something they have always wanted to -- plastic surgery.

5 years ago
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How the pandemic is affecting the home and living business

Since working from home is likely to be many people's reality for the foreseeable future, investing in a cozy, safe space is becoming a top priority.

5 years ago
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Virtual Cheers! Japan's 'nomikai' goes online for coronavirus time

Launched amid the mounting scare over the coronavirus, a Japanese video chat website designed for hosting virtual drinking parties has soared in popularity while bars and pubs remain shut.

5 years ago
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South Korea shoppers line up before dawn ahead of expected Chanel price hike

More than a hundred shoppers waited in line to enter a store of French luxury brand Chanel in Seoul on Wednesday, as they rushed to buy products in the hope of beating price increases expected to kick in later in the week.

5 years ago
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Icelandic designer makes 'scary' masks to encourage distancing

Icelandic designer Yrurari's knitted face coverings aren't so much to stop airborne droplets as to keep people at a distance by displaying scary tongues or fangs.

5 years ago
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Safety screening: Czech cinemas open with new virus rules in place

The Czech Republic is joining several countries in easing some restrictions, allowing citizens out of the house for simple activities that now feel unfamiliar.

5 years ago
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