Why Appointing a Resident Director Is a Compliance Cornerstone for Companies in Indonesia
For foreign investors entering Indonesia, appointing a resident director is often viewed as a procedural step in company formation. In reality, it is one of the most consequential governance decisions a business will make. The role sits at the…
Orient Introduces New Dial Designs and Colours for Orient Bambino 38 and Orient Bambino
Orient has introduced five new Orient Bambino 38 models featuring a minimalistic design with no date display, and six new Orient Bambino models featuring both standard and trendy gradation colours, to its Classic Collection. Blending the timeless appeal…
GN Club × OKX Wallet Trading Battlegrounds Concludes with Live IRL Finals and Crowned Champion
Event Overview: From Online Qualifiers to a Live Trading Finale The GN Club × OKX Wallet Trading Battlegrounds successfully concluded its IRL Finals on January 30, 2026, at High Grounds Cafe, Quezon City, marking the culmination of a multi-stage…
School holidays no longer provide mental health protection for Victorian adolescents
New research as found that school holidays, which previously provided a protective buffer against suicidal and self-harm behaviours in adolescents, no longer have this effect in the post-pandemic era. Using data from the National Ambulance…
CUSTA Launches Next-Gen Design Editor to Simplify Complex Customization for SMEs
CUSTA empowers SMEs with unprecedented branding flexibility through its new editor, featuring automated cost optimization and a constraint-free online design canvas. KUALA LUMPUR — CUSTA, a rapidly growing customization platform from Malaysia, today…
Is Indonesia Still Competitive for Startups in 2025?
Indonesia has long been positioned as Southeast Asia’s most promising startup market: a vast consumer base, rapid digital adoption, and steady government efforts to attract foreign investment. Yet as 2025 unfolds, founders and investors are reassessing…
Xpress Super App Leads Electric Moto-Taxi Shift with Backing from Aboitiz Power Group and Longtime Partner Cebuana Lhuillier
Xpress Super App is advancing the Philippines’ transition to cleaner transport by scaling an electric moto-taxi model through the integration of VOLTAI, an EV motorcycle brand under the Aboitiz Power Group. Backed by longtime partner Cebuana Lhuillier,…
Bali Villa Compliance Update 2026: New Rules, New Expectations for Property Owners
Bali’s villa and short-term rental sector is entering a new regulatory phase. By March 31, 2026, all properties on major booking platforms must meet licensing, zoning, permit, and safety requirements, marking a shift toward a more regulated tourism…
Pinoy Pride at Stake! KDM and VF Advance to CrossFire: Legends Championship Semi-Finals in Manila
The heat is on as the CrossFire: Legends Championship (CFLC) 2025-2026 enters its final, heart-pounding stretch right here in our home turf. After months of intense, high-stakes competition, two of our very own Philippine teams, KDM and VF…
Indonesia’s Latest Licensing Reform Signals a Shift in How Foreign Investment Is Managed
Indonesia has taken another step toward reshaping its investment climate with the issuance of BKPM Regulation No. 5 of 2025, a move that quietly but materially alters how businesses—particularly foreign-owned companies—enter and operate in the country.…