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Tiktok Pledged to Invest Billions in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Now Jakarta’s New Rules Deal a Blow to the Company’s E-Commerce Dreams
Indonesia has dealt a critical blow to TikTok’s bold plan to turn millions of users into shoppers. On…
Nipah Virus is Deadly — but Smart Policy Changes Can Help Quell Pandemic Risk
Nipah, a deadly RNA virus that can spill over from bats to humans, has infected six people and…
Can Nadiem Leave a Lasting Impact on Indonesian Education?
Nadiem Makarim has led the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology since 2019. Nadiem, a young startup…
EU Deforestation-Free Rule ‘Highly Challenging’ for Se Asia Smallholders, Experts Say
A landmark EU anti-deforestation regulation that entered into force in June 2023 could come down hard on smallholder…
South Korea Presidents Clash Over North Korea Policy
Five years ago, when leaders of the two Koreas exchanged a historic handshake in Pyongyang, the Korean people…
China Pledges to Accelerate Introduction of More Economic Policies
China will speed up the introduction of more policies to consolidate its economic recovery, state media CCTV reported…
Thailand Cannabis Policy: PM Srettha Thavisin Aims to ‘Rectify’ Law Within 6 Months to Ensure Medical Use Only
Thailand’s new prime minister has vowed to restrict the use of marijuana for medical purposes after thousands of…
Ramaswamy Unveils Plan to ‘Declare Economic Independence From China’ in Upcoming Policy Speech
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is set to unveil his plan to “declare economic independence from China” in a preview…
Delhi News Highlights: IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Delhi Tomorrow; Cloudy Weather Predicted Over the Next Week
Delhi News Highlights, July 4: The IMD gave a warning that moderate rain could flood low-lying areas and…
Yellen’s China Visit Aims to Ease Tensions Amid Deep Divisions
The last time a U.S. Treasury secretary visited China, Washington and Beijing were locked in a trade war, the…