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ConsumerKao offers halal deodorant, sunscreen to win Indonesian consumers Japanese cosmetics maker aims to grow presence among Muslims worldwide Kao's new deodorant, developed in Indonesia, is meant to appeal to Muslim women. [1]

NUSA DUA, Indonesia There were smiles from the African delegates gathered earlier this month for the Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali as Indonesian executives signed a series of Africa-related business deals. [2]

KUALA LUMPUR—From a schoolgirl who fights plastic pollution to real-life heroines, 800 Indonesian women are telling stories to change beliefs about girls, the project’s organizer said on Tuesday. [3]

JAKARTA -- Every night, millions of Indonesians turn on their TVs to watch local soap operas or music talent shows. At the pinnacle of this lucrative industry is Hary Tanoesoedibjo, the media mogul who has built ties with U.S. President Donald Trump. [4]

BALI -- "Here in Bali, we believe in the law of karmaphala -- that our actions will determine what we receive in return, good or bad," says Gede Robi, frontman of rock band Navicula and the lead in "Pulau Plastik," a new documentary about the sources... [5]

Pope Francis (C) flanked by his spokeperson Maeo Bruni (L) speaks with journalists aboard his flight bound to Jakarta, Indonesia, where he will start a 12-day visit to Asia, on September 2, 2024. [6]

By Robin McDowell/AP Writer/Jakarta Wednesday, January 16, 2008 [7]

TOKYO -- Kao will spend around 10 billion yen ($85.1 million) to build a factory in Indonesia to produce raw materials for such items as shampoo, as it prepares to meet rising demand for high-quality Japanese consumables in Southeast Asia. [8]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-06-13 · 37% match

Kao offers halal deodorant, sunscreen to win Indonesian consumers

ConsumerKao offers halal deodorant, sunscreen to win Indonesian consumers Japanese cosmetics maker aims to grow presence among Muslims worldwide Kao's new deodorant, developed in Indonesia, is meant to appeal to Muslim women.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-04-19 · 44% match

Indonesia Inc. searches for growth -- and global clout -- in Africa

NUSA DUA, Indonesia There were smiles from the African delegates gathered earlier this month for the Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali as Indonesian executives signed a series of Africa-related business deals.

[3] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2019-09-11 · 41% match

Indonesian Storytellers Spread ‘Mighty Girls’ Message to Fight Male Dominance

KUALA LUMPUR—From a schoolgirl who fights plastic pollution to real-life heroines, 800 Indonesian women are telling stories to change beliefs about girls, the project’s organizer said on Tuesday.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-02-25 · 41% match

Global Mediacom's TV arm faces Indonesian soap opera war

JAKARTA -- Every night, millions of Indonesians turn on their TVs to watch local soap operas or music talent shows. At the pinnacle of this lucrative industry is Hary Tanoesoedibjo, the media mogul who has built ties with U.S. President Donald Trump.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-05-22 · 40% match

Indonesian documentary declares war on single-use plastics

BALI -- "Here in Bali, we believe in the law of karmaphala -- that our actions will determine what we receive in return, good or bad," says Gede Robi, frontman of rock band Navicula and the lead in "Pulau Plastik," a new documentary about the sources

[6] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-09-03 · 38% match

Pope heads to Indonesia, first stop in four-nation tour

Pope Francis (C) flanked by his spokeperson Maeo Bruni (L) speaks with journalists aboard his flight bound to Jakarta, Indonesia, where he will start a 12-day visit to Asia, on September 2, 2024.

[7] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 43% match

Indonesians Ask Whether It's Time to Forgive

By Robin McDowell/AP Writer/Jakarta Wednesday, January 16, 2008

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-12-28 · 38% match

Kao building shampoo ingredient plant in Indonesia

TOKYO -- Kao will spend around 10 billion yen ($85.1 million) to build a factory in Indonesia to produce raw materials for such items as shampoo, as it prepares to meet rising demand for high-quality Japanese consumables in Southeast Asia.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-04-14 · 38% match

New law in Indonesia offers hope in 'sexual violence emergency'

PoliticsNew law in Indonesia offers hope in 'sexual violence emergency' Omitted clauses on rape, abortion stir concern over protections for victims Speaker of the House Puan Maharani shows satisfaction after Indonesia's parliament passed a bill to ta

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 1970-01-01 · 38% match

That’s What I Don’t Like: West Java Cracks Down on ‘Adult’ Foreign Pop

JAKARTA—Indonesia’s most populous province has set restrictions on when certain English-language songs can be aired on television and radio, citing concerns over “vulgar” and “negative” lyrics.

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