“Being hospitable and courteous is our way of welcoming you into our home, because we’re feeding you,” says Tara Margarita, head chef of Bourke’s, a new wine bar and restaurant in Hong Kong Island’s bustling SoHo area. “It’s plain, simple, human love, and that’s all I’ve wanted to do.” Inspired by the liveliness of Bourke … Read more
The Thai government is pressing on with a broad agenda to manage water, with the ongoing protection of Bangkok – the country’s overwhelming economic powerhouse region – at its heart. It has started to implement its “Chao Phraya 9 Plans”, which includes water management investments with an estimated cost of US$9.4 billion. That includes hydraulic … Read more
“Since introducing the extended list in 2021, we have been consistently impressed by the innovative drinking experiences Asia has to offer, and it is beyond exciting to see the large number of new entries and new destinations that have made the list this year,” said Emma Sleight, Asia’s 50 Best Bars head of content. “With … Read more
Observers have urged the authorities to double down on flood control measures to ensure the Indonesian capital continues to be a magnet for investments and a liveable space for residents. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the … Read more
BUILDING CLEAN WATER PIPELINES The capital city currently has about 65 per cent accessibility to clean water, and authorities have set an ambitious target of 100 per cent by 2030. The government is also speeding up clean water pipeline construction. Jakarta Water Resources Department acting secretary Hendri said: “Work is underway to build pipes in … Read more
Former West Java governor Ridwan Kamil, who backed Mr Prabowo during the presidential election, is also being touted as a contender by his party, Golkar. His tenure as governor of West Java ended in September last year. Despite billboards of Mr Ridwan with the tagline “on the way Jakarta” adorning some parts of the capital, … Read more
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s incoming ruling party is considering nominating family members of President-elect Prabowo Subianto for the upcoming Jakarta gubernatorial election on Nov 27. “We propose four names: first, Mbak Sara; second, Mas Budi Djiwandono; third, Mbak Rani Maulani; fourth, myself, Ahmad Riza Patria,” said Gerindra Jakarta chairman Ahmad Riza Patria, as quoted by CNN Indonesia on … Read more
Ambitious plans are in place to relocate an entire sinking city 1,200 miles away to a large island inhabited by indigenous communities. More than 1.9 million residents of Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital, may need to relocate as part of an ambitious £24 billion ($30 billion) plan. The first residents are expected to move to the new … Read more
SINGAPORE: Indonesia’s biggest political parties are lining up candidates for the country’s local elections in November. Two major parties, Golkar and Gerindra, could back former West Java governor Ridwan Kamil for Jakarta governor, Golkar leader Airlangga Hartarto said on Wednesday (April 10), news outlet Kompas reported. Mr Ridwan, popularly known as Kang Emil, is seen … Read more
JAKARTA: A moderately strong earthquake late Sunday (Feb 25) shook parts of Indonesia’s main island of Java and the country’s capital. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The US Geological Survey said that the shallow quake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 and that it occurred 37.2km below the surface. The epicenter … Read more
