Taiwan risks becoming numb to China drills, but threat is real, defence minister says
China sends warplanes and warships into the skies and waters around the island on a daily basis. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Russian captain jailed over crew member’s death in U.S. tanker crash
LONDON, Feb 5 — The captain of a container ship that crashed into a U.S. tanker off Britain’s east coast last year was jailed for 6 years on Thursday for causing the death of a crew member through gross negligence. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Fashion, handicrafts lead Indonesia’s creative economy exports
Indonesia’s fashion and handicraft industries remain the backbone of the country’s creative economy … Source: en.antaranews.com
China removes 3 lawmakers with defence-sector ties after top general probed
BEIJING, Feb 5 — Three Chinese lawmakers with ties to the defence sector have been removed from their positions, state media said in the wake of an investigation of the nation’s top general, just as Beijing tries to modernise its military. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Govt to distribute rice, cooking oil assistance to 33.2M beneficiaries
The Indonesian government will soon distribute rice and cooking oil assistance to 33.2 million beneficiary families … Source: en.antaranews.com
South Africa’s trade minister heads to China, seeking duty-free export access
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 5 — South Africa’s trade minister Parks Tau will travel to China from Thursday to Saturday to sign the China–Africa Economic Partnership Agreement, which will see South African exports gain duty-free access to the Chinese market, Tau’s office said. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia reaffirms Paris Agreement pledge despite US withdrawal
Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq reassured the international community of Indonesia’s firm commitment to … Source: en.antaranews.com
It’s no joke: Indonesia’s nightlife gets high on ‘laughing gas’ while experts warn of danger
The death of a 26-year old influencer has thrown nitrous oxide, or ‘laughing gas’, into national spotlight. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Danantara to break ground on US$1.1 billion chicken farm on Feb 6
CEO of Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, Rosan Roeslani, informed the groundbreaking for the broiler … Source: en.antaranews.com