Indonesia has put education infrastructure back on the front page with Indonesia’s 2026 school revitalization plan, a national push to revitalize 71,000 schools in 2026. The aim is plain: safer classrooms, working toilets, reliable power, and spaces that do not fall apart mid term. Big numbers sound nice. The real test is site work, week after week. Introduction to Indonesia’s …

The Vietnam–Japan trade relationship has crossed a fresh line, with Vietnam Japan $50 billion trade turnover recorded for the first time. The bilateral trade milestone signals stronger factory linkages, steady demand in key sectors, and tighter commercial planning between the two economies. Some exporters call it overdue. Others call it a hard-earned number. Understanding the Vietnam: Japan Trade Milestone Vietnam …

ASEAN sits on shipping lanes that connect East Asia, South Asia, and Europe, so trade routes keep circling back to the region to a key factor shaping the ASEAN Economic Outlook 2026. Ports, industrial parks, and cross-border trucking networks have expanded across the last decade, and capacity now looks less fragile than it used to. And supply chain managers like …

The commissioning of its first fully electric tug is a major step Singapore has made in ensuring sustainable maritime operations with the carrier expected to be deployed in 2026. The milestone vessel is the evidence of the priorities of the country in decarbonisation of port operations and the modernisation of harbour crafts with clean-energy technologies. The new tug is supposed …

Anime in Japan has transformed from being a niche form of entertainment to a giant in the streaming world. The likes of Netflix, Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ even produce anime content targeting the young generation. The diversity in anime goes from shonen to psychological content that appeals to all. The demand for Japanese anime has increased dramatically over …

The Stranger Things fandom is in the eye of the internet debate again, courtesy of a viral coinage dubbed the Conformity Gate. On social media, fans and critics are doubting whether viewing Stranger Things has turned into a question of keeping up, and not a matter of appreciation. The phenomenon has already provoked heated debates regarding the influence of pop …

Gerard Butler is returning officially to Greenland 2, the follow-up to the 2020 disaster thriller that caught people off guard with its down-to-earth, emotional approach to an extinction-level scenario. The former Greenland was a survival in the aftermath of a disastrous comet attack, of a stereotypical family that was struggling to survive as society fell apart around them. In Greenland …

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is formally listed under the list of the most expected anime releases of 2026, and most especially in the Indonesian market. After the violent arc of the Shibuya Incident, the second season is marked by a darker theme, fierce fights, and big character growth. Studio MAPPA is coming back with great anticipation because the story moves …

Whether it’s unwind time after a busy week or a weekend bender to catch up on some shows, this week’s offering of Korean dramas has something for every Korean drama fanatic. Whether it’s rom-coms that make your heart go aflutter, family dramas that tug at your heartstrings, or thrills that leave you on the edge of your seat, the Korean …

The adoption of the Transitioning Industrial Clusters framework as a national strategy by Malaysia is a significant step towards its energy transition. This action will indicate that the country is dedicated to low-carbon industrial development, investment in and global competitiveness on clean energy. Through Transitioning Industrial Clusters framework, Malaysia intends to make major industrial centres more sustainable and digitally empowered …