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What's at stake for the Philippines in the FIBA Women's Asia Cup 2025?
FIBA Basketball
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SHENZHEN (China) - Remaining in Division A is and will always be the goal, but the Philippines are no longer content to do just that as they head into the fast-approaching FIBA Women's Asia Cup 2025. Simply put, they want more. For a refresher of...
Sumba, an hour away from Bali, Indonesia is the perfect vacation spot to do absolutely nothing
Channel News Asia
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July 5, 2025
Space is part of the appeal, and like the other hotels spread across the island, Cap Karoso has made the most of it. The two-year-old property has 44 guest rooms and 20 villas on more than three acres of hilly land that rolls toward Karoso beach....
Chinese Taipei lead group, knock out Pakistan from AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers
Dawn
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July 5, 2025
Pakistan were knocked out of the qualifiers for the 2026 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Asian Cup on Saturday despite a 2-1 victory over Kyrgyzstan, as Chinese Taipei scored the most points in their group. The national squad was drawn...
Jakarta ties up with ministry to achieve global city goal
Antara
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July 4, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Tourism Ministry is cooperating with the Jakarta provincial government to develop Jakarta city’s tourism sector as part of efforts to turn it into a global city. “There are many programs, promotions, events, and city...
Indonesian VP encourages continued support for Bali tourism heritage
Antara
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July 4, 2025
Denpasar (ANTARA) - Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has called on the Balinese people to continue preserving and promoting their rich tourism and cultural heritage. "I received a message from the governor earlier that, after the...
Frank van Kempen Appointed Head Coach of Indonesia U-20 National Team
Tempo.co
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July 5, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) has appointed Frank van Kempen as the head coach of the Indonesian U-20 national team. The 53-year-old coach from the Netherlands is considered to have the capacity to design a...
Indonesia: Classical Indian Dance Drama ‘Shiva Tandava’ Steals The Show At Bali Festival
Ommcom News
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July 4, 2025
Jakarta: Over 400 people attended the screening of powerful Indian classical dance drama ‘Shiva Tandava’ at the 47th Bali Art Festival in Indonesia, on Friday. Organised by the Consulate General of India (CGI) and the Swami Vivekananda Cultural...
Jakarta governor plants mangroves on Kelapa Island
Antara
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July 4, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Governor of Jakarta Pramono Anung joined a mangrove-planting activity and distributed grouper fish seeds to fishermen during an official visit to Kelapa Island, Seribu Islands District, on Friday morning. Upon his arrival around...
Jakarta cancels Car Free Night trial
The Jakarta Post
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he Jakarta administration has canceled its plan to hold a Car Free Night (CFN) trial in Central Jakarta that was planned in conjunction with the city’s 498th anniversary and Islamic New Year celebrations. “After considering various aspects, the...
Race Against the World winner reveals paradise destination tourists 'don't know about' - and it's only 50 minutes from a major destination
Daily Mail
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July 4, 2025
A former winner of BBC One's Race across the World has shared notes from his latest adventure - to a paradise island that is still off the tourist map. Alfie Watts, who won the 2024 series of the hit travel show with his St Albans pal Owen Wood,...
Pakistan women edge Kyrgyzstan 2-1 in historic AFC qualifier victory
Daily Times
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July 5, 2025
Pakistan’s national women’s football team earned a historic 2-1 win over Kyrgyzstan on Saturday in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers, keeping their hopes alive for the next stage. The match, held in Jakarta, Indonesia, was their first-ever...
Pacu Jalur 2025 Expects Surge of Spectators Following Viral "Aura Farming" Boat Race Videos
Tempo.co
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July 5, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Riau Provincial Tourism Office is optimistic that the Pacu Jalur 2025 event, which is scheduled to be held on August 20-24, 2025, at Tepian Narosa, Teluk Kuantan, Kuantan Singingi (Kuansing), Riau, will see a surge in...
Indonesia Grants Visa-Free Entry for Brazilian and Turkish Passport Holders
Indonesia Expat
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July 4, 2025
Indonesia has introduced visa-free entry for Brazilian and Turkish passport holders, allowing stays of up to 30 days for tourism, business, and medical purposes. The Indonesian Ministry of Immigration and Corrections has announced a new policy...
Pakistan end women's Asian Cup qualifiers campaign with win over Kyrgyzstan
GEO TV
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July 5, 2025
KARACHI: Pakistan concluded their AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifying campaign on a high note, defeating Kyrgyzstan 2-1 at the Sport Centre Kelapa Dua Stadium in Tangerang on Saturday. Despite failing to qualify for the main tournament, Pakistan...
China's gaming industry driving digital cultural exchange
CGTN
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China's growing role in the global gaming industry reflects a broader shift toward cultural exchange and mutual understanding. By actively listening to local communities and integrating culturally meaningful content into gameplay, Chinese...
Pakistan's women thump Kyrgyzstan to conclude Asian Cup qualifiers
The News International
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KARACHI: Pakistan's women's football team concluded their AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifying campaign with a spirited 2-1 victory over Kyrgyzstan at the Sport Center Kelapa Dua Stadium in Tangerang on Saturday. Though they ultimately fell short of...
Pakistan extend AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifying chances with 2-1 win over Kyrgyzstan
Dawn
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July 5, 2025
Pakistan on Saturday achieved a 2-1 victory over Kyrgyzstan in their qualifying match for the 2026 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Asian Cup, bringing them one step closer to qualifying for the tournament. The national squad was drawn...
Why More Women Are Being Suspected of Terrorism
Tempo.co
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July 5, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A terrorism expert from the University of Indonesia, Solahudin, revealed that until December 2022, more than 55 women were suspected to be involved in terrorism cases in Indonesia. This figure has increased more than 5 times...
The Indonesian Frontier Town Named for a Jungle Vampire
JSTOR Daily
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July 5, 2025
The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR. Talk about a ghost town. Pontianak, capital city of Indonesia’s West Kalimantan province, shares its name with a fearsome monster from Malay folklore, known variously as Pontianak or...
Indonesia Grants Visa-Free Entry to Brazilian and Turkish Nationals
The Jakarta Globe
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Jakarta. Indonesia has begun implementing a visa-free entry policy for Brazilian and Turkish passport holders starting Thursday, July 3, 2025. “The primary consideration for granting visa-free entry to Brazil and Turkey is reciprocity, as both...