Jakarta. The government has announced a series of new policies aimed at protecting and revitalizing labor-intensive industries, including textiles, footwear, furniture, food, and beverages, in response to widespread factory closures and mass layoffs. The move comes amid declining orders, rising production costs, and weakened competitiveness, which have forced numerous companies to shut down. One of … Read more
Maskatin Celebrates Lunar New Year: A Bridge of Friendship Between Cultures The small town of Maskatin, Iowa, transformed into a vibrant hub of cultural exchange on January 29th as Chinese and American students came together to celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Snake. The event, organized by the Aiwa Friendship Committee, was a testament … Read more
Jakarta. A middle-ranking Jakarta police officer is under internal investigation for allegedly extorting two suspects involved in the April 2024 deaths of two teenage girls, demanding Rp 20 billion ($1.2 million) in exchange for dropping the case. The victims, aged 16 and 17, were found dead in South Jakarta, reportedly from a drug overdose. Their … Read more
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) will implement a maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) of P58 per kilo for imported rice beginning Jan. 20 in a bid to keep a lid on high market prices. The MSRP was decided after consultations with rice importers, retailers, government and law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders, the department said. … Read more