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Sports 6 years ago

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SEA Games: Ridjkie Mulia, the hidden gem of Indonesian water polo

Despite his calm demeanor, even when he scores during a match, the ace of Indonesian water polo, Ridjkie Mulia, could not hold back happy tears as soon as he learned his team had earned its first-ever Southeast Asian (SEA) Games gold medal.

Sports 6 years ago

Mystery surrounds distance of cauldron from Games opening ceremony

The upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games flame will be lit 90 kilometers from the ceremony.

Lifestyle 7 years ago

Kenzo appoints Felipe Oliveira Baptista as creative director

The house of Kenzo has named its new creative director.

Lifestyle 7 years ago

Designers Lim and Leon quit French label Kenzo after eight years

The American designers Carol Lim and Humberto Leon are quitting Kenzo, the French fashion label said Friday.

Business 7 years ago

Online fair to boost Indonesia’s handicraft market share: Jokowi

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo supported the idea of showcasing Indonesian handicraft products through an online craft exhibition to try and boost Indonesia’s share in the global market.

Business 7 years ago

Jokowi launches 33rd Trade Expo Indonesia

President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo on Wednesday launched the 33rd Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition in Tangerang, Banten, on Wednesday.

Sports 7 years ago

Indonesia opens 2018 Asian Para Games in heartwarming ceremony

Indonesia kicked off the 3rd Asian Para Games at the Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Main Stadium in Senayan, Jakarta with a heartwarming ceremony on Saturday evening.

People 8 years ago

Sports-mad Indonesian couple name new baby 'Asian Games'

The little girl -- full name Abidah Asian Games -- was born about a month early in co-host city Palembang, just hours before Saturday's opening ceremony.

Sports 8 years ago

Asian Games: Volunteers feel opening hype outside venue

Hundreds of Asian Games volunteers gathered in front of a big screen installed at the Atung zone, just outside the Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) sports complex, Senayan, Central Jakarta, where the opening ceremony was about to kick off on Saturday.

Sports 8 years ago

Asian Games: Police restrict road access to GBK for opening ceremony

Hours away from the opening ceremony of the 2018 Asian Games, the National Police on Saturday held a morning field inspection and introduced traffic restrictions, hoping to clear Jakarta's traffic-clogged roads during the ceremony.

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