The Free Nutritious Meal Program is an initiative undertaken by the Government of Indonesia to provide nutritious food to children and vulnerable groups throughout the country. But, recently the initiative has encountered trouble in operation and it has been put to a halt and restructured. Indonesia will temporarily suspend its flagship free school meals programme during school holidays and scale …

Cecilia Cheung, Hong Kong’s actress and singer, is yet again in the spotlight and is one of the most spectacular legal scandals in recent entertainment history. The case that followed took almost six years and was based on claims that she broke an agreement with the management firm and fizzled on several film deals. The case demanded a $12 million …

So, moving money across borders in Southeast Asia should be as easy as a text. But millions of expats, digital nomads, and regional businesses continue to use the old bank wire transfer. These old legacy systems quietly gobble up your money, have long processing times (3-5 days), and charge you high exchange rate markups. If you transfer money often between …

Southeast Asian cross-border commuters are more numerous than ever. From traveling across the Johor-Singapore border for some weekend shopping in Malaysia to some quick time flying to Bangkok for work, it’s easy to get caught up in a mountain of currency management. While traditional bank credit cards have the potential of imposing a foreign transaction fee of 3.25% on your …

Moving to Southeast Asia is a lifestyle upgrade like no other, but understanding the tax situation in each country can be tricky. In 2026, Bangkok and Jakarta have completely restructured their financial policies. For example, Thailand Revenue Department recently shut down some loopholes in the regulation of remittance of cash from offshore, and Indonesia is still working on clarifying tax …

For workers and students all over the country, it’s a close countdown to the next break of June. A welcome break during the week is just around the corner for those living or working in the nation’s capital. Malacañang has officially announced the rules for the special day of celebration in Proclamation 1320. Though the declaration offers a respite for …

For years passengers travelling into southern Vietnam have been trapped in the famous congestion of Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport. But things are about to improve. The government has speeded up construction at the country’s next mega-hub in a massive national effort as thousands of workers and engineering support have helped it bypass previous construction delays. …

So a Windows laptop with the legendary battery life of Apple Silicon has finally become reality in 2026. Samsung has officially got the Galaxy Book 6 Edge, the new high-end addition to its lineup with an incredible 22 hours of battery life and Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon X2 Elite chipset. This Copilot+ PC is the ultimate productivity tool for tech-savvy professionals, …

The historic ARIRANG World Tour is getting even bigger! BIGHIT MUSIC has just officially released the news that BTS has announced a further one-day concert in Jakarta and Bulacan, for Southeast Asian ARMYs. As the show goes on tour to 88 amazing shows around the world, it is crucial to be ready for the upcoming ticketing bloodbath. Whether you’re first …

Unexpectedly receiving a large electric, transport, or home bill can be a huge stress. The government has responded to the worldwide economic shock of the Middle East crisis on prices with a timely financial cushion. The Pag-IBIG SAFE Loan online application is an innovative emergency relief facility that will help Filipino workers to cope with the increasing cost of living …