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· Daniel Anderson
Indonesian singer-songwriter Niki remembers her first love in new single ‘High School in Jakarta’
Indonesian singer-songwriter Niki released the music video for her new single “High School in Jakarta” on Thursday. The track, which is a follow-up to last month’s single “Oceans and Engines,” takes listeners back in time to Niki’s first romance. “High School in Jakarta” and…
· Daniel Anderson
88rising announces Head in the Clouds festival in Jakarta
88rising took to social media today to announce the dates and venue for the upcoming Head in the Clouds music festival in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event will take place on Dec. 3 and Dec. 4 at Jakarta's Community Park PIK2. The Asian-focused music company previously made plans to…
· Ryan General
Death Toll From the New Year’s Eve Jakarta Flooding Rises to 66
Torrential rains have caused massive flash floods in Indonesia on New Year’s Eve, battering Jakarta and its surrounding areas in the days that followed. Based on the latest death toll released by authorities, the devastation has left at least 66 people dead and two people…
· Daniel Anderson
NIKI releases short film shot in only 5 days
Indonesian singer-songwriter NIKI dropped her first-ever short film “But I’m Letting Go” on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Music on Friday. The film follows the story of NIKI as the character “Nicole” and Peter Adrian Sudarso as “Ben,” the same couple from NIKI’s other music…
· Daniel Anderson
NIKI pulls out of Head in the Clouds festival after COVID-19 diagnosis; Keshi joins lineup
Indonesian singer-songwriter NIKI announced via Twitter on Tuesday that she tested positive for COVID-19. She will be pulling out of 88rising’s Head in the Clouds music festival this weekend as a result. Vietnamese American R&B artist Keshi has been added to Saturday’s lineup.…
· Daniel Anderson
‘I’m always going to be me no matter what country I’m in’: BIBI chats artist authenticity and Camp McDonald’s collab
South Korean singer-songwriter BIBI has been a busy bee this past year. Back in January, the Feel Ghood Music artist collaborated with former IZ*ONE member Yena on the track “Smiley.” In April, she joined 88rising for their superstar set at Coachella, where she performed “Best…
· Daniel Anderson
NIKI revives songs from her YouTube channel for new album ‘Nicole’
Indonesian singer-songwriter NIKI released her highly anticipated 12-track album “Nicole” on Friday. The album features previously released songs “Before, “Oceans and Engines” and “High School in Jakarta.” It also marks the return and reimagining of old original songs NIKI took…
· Daniel Anderson
Tiger JK gives shows-off his ‘POV’ in new single and music video
Korean-American rapper Tiger JK dropped his new single and music video “POV” on Tuesday. The track is penned by the rapper and composed by Feel Ghood Music’s in-house producer Zoey Cho, who has worked on other hits like Bibi’s “I’m good at goodbyes” in 2020. Chicago based artist…
· Daniel Anderson
DPR announce Asia, Australia and New Zealand dates for ‘Regime World Tour’
DPR (Dream Perfect Regime) announced the dates for the Asia, Australia and New Zealand portions of their 2022 “Regime World Tour” on Sunday. In collaboration with tour promoters Kohai, the South Korean music collective consisting of DPR Ian, DPR Cream and DPR Live will head to…
· Bryan Ke
Europe’s consumption of frog legs from Indonesia is ‘driving species to extinction,’ nonprofit says
Non-profit Pro Wildlife and French NGO Robin des Bois said in an article published in June that the consumption of frog legs, a delicacy in France and Belgium, is “driving species to extinction.” Charlotte Nithart, the president of Robin des Bois, said that not only does the…
· Jane Nam
Thai travelers risk death penalty if they bring weed into Indonesia; embassy warns against it
Although Thailand legalized marijuana earlier this month, its neighbor Indonesia warned travelers not to cross into the country with it, where violators could face the death penalty. The Royal Thai Embassy of Jakarta, Indonesia, issued the warning yesterday on their official…
· Michelle De Pacina
Indonesian teen killed after attempting TikTok challenge in which users jump in front of moving trucks
An 18-year-old teen was instantly killed after attempting a TikTok challenge popular in Indonesia that dares users to jump in front of moving trucks. The teen was hit by an eight-wheel truck and rolled under the vehicle while attempting the “Angel of Death” challenge in…
· Bryan Ke
New Jersey high school names auditorium after Nobel-winning Filipino American journalist Maria Ressa
Toms River North High School in New Jersey held a ceremony on Monday to unveil the “Maria Ressa Auditorium,” which was named after veteran Filipino American journalist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maria Ressa. “Every single decision you will make is going to decide who you are…
· Daniel Anderson
(G)I-dle announce dates and stops for 2022 world tour ‘Just Me ( )I-dle’
K-pop girl group (G)I-dle announced their 2022 'Just Me ( )I-dle world tour today. The Cube Entertainment girl group will start with two concerts in Seoul before heading to eight cities in the U.S. and parts of Mexico and then rounding out the tour with more stops in Asia. This…
· Elizabeth Lee
Infographic: Your favorite ‘Korean’ food may not even be Korean, according to a survey
The Korean Food Promotion Institute (KFPI) conducted a survey asking Koreans whether they considered certain globally popular foods to be Korean or not. The results revealed that among those foods, a majority of respondents did not consider fried chicken to be Korean. The survey…
· Bryan Ke
Indonesia accepts dozens of Rohingya refugees stranded at sea after initially rejecting them
Indonesia will accept a boat of Rohingya refugees – mostly women and children – after initially sending them to Malaysian waters and giving them supplies, according to local authorities. Change of heart: Indonesia’s security ministry said the Southeast Asian country will allow…
· Ryan General
Indonesian woman charged with domestic violence for ‘nagging’ her husband is acquitted
An Indonesian woman who was facing a domestic violence charge due to alleged nagging was recently acquitted by a local court in West Java. About the case: The Karawang District Court found 45-year-old housewife Nengsy Lim, alias Valencya, not guilty of her alleged crime on Dec.…
· Myra Khan
Vietnamese Americans are opening their doors, offering support to Afghan refugees
Across the United States, Vietnamese communities have been opening their doors to refugees from Afghanistan, seeing themselves in the new arrivals. An unlikely bond: In cities like Philadelphia and Seattle, Vietnamese landlords, business owners, artists and neighbors have been…
· Ryan General
New $1 billion Lego factory in Vietnam planned to be 100% powered by solar energy
Lego is responding to growing demands in Asia by investing $1 billion to build a toy factory in Vietnam. Second site in Asia: In a recent press release, the Danish toy company revealed that it is erecting a new 44-hectare (109-acre) facility in Binh Duong Province, which is…
· Carl Samson
Everything you need to know about the South China Sea dispute between China and the Philippines
After a formal protest from the Philippines and a decisive warning from the U.S., China has backed down following its recent displays of aggression in the international dispute over sovereignty of the South China Sea. The country, however, maintains that any attempt to challenge…