Indonesia launches $183 million free health screening to prevent early deaths
JAKARTA — Indonesia launched an annual free health screening on Monday, a $183 million initiative to prevent early deaths that the country’s health ministry said was its biggest ever undertaking.
Under the program, all Indonesians will eventually be entitle…
Watch: Kyung Soo Jin, Lee Ji Hoon, Go Kyu Pil, Choi Yoo Jung, And More Showcase Comedic Chemistry In New Film “The Noisy Mansion” Teaser
Kyung Soo Jin and Lee Ji Hoon’s upcoming film “The Noisy Mansion” is set to premiere later this month! “The Noisy Mansion” is a mystery-comedy thriller that follows Geo Ul (Kyung Soo Jin), an unemployed woman seeking justice, as she investigates the source of…
Chinese marriages slid by a fifth in 2024, fanning birthrate concerns
HONG KONG — Marriages in China dropped by a fifth last year, the biggest drop on record, despite manifold efforts by authorities to encourage young couples to wed and have children to boost the country’s declining population.
More than 6.1 million couples r…
According to Ariel: Are Swiss Luxury Watch Brands Engaging Consumers Enough?
Speak to Swiss luxury watch brand sales managers, and the conversation about acquiring new customers sounds a lot like dating. Sales managers discuss wanting to meet young customers who are not only serious, but also serious about going all the way with their…
Marriages in China dropped by 20% in 2024 – Govt
China last year saw a one-fifth decline in marriages, the latest sign of persistent demographic challenges as Beijing works to encourage births despite an uncertain economic outlook for young families. The country saw 6.1 million couples register for marriage…
Rotterdam 2025 Reviews: THE TREE OF AUTHENTICITY And THE GREAT HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY, From Congo And Mexico
The IFFR Tiger Competition has a long tradition of narrative and also more experimental films. The following two films belong to the latter category. The Congolese film The Tree of Authenticity (L’Arbre de l’authenticité) from 2025 and the Mexican The Great H…
Press release: AI and satellites speed up planning approvals by tracking wild habitats across England
New records reveal the government is utilising AI and technology to enhance public services, including streamlining MOT inspections and speeding up planning with satellite habitat mapping.
Explore the Art of Photography at Penumbra Foundation’s Speaker Series
One critical aspect of becoming a great photographer is the continuous path of gaining knowledge. And no, it is not limited to learning about near gear but also about the kind of work they view. This could mean looking at photo books, exhibitions, or even att…
That Inferior Knight, Level 999 Manga Ends
Manga adaptation debuted in July 2019 // Square Enix’s Manga Up! platform announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday that the final chapter of Chihiro Yamazaki’s…
Someone Disappears / Someone Reappears: Jules Reidy Interviewed
You are unlikely to hear a more arresting and unique album this winter than Ghost / Spirit. Miloš Hroch talks to Jules Reidy about this statement fuelled by mysticism, ego death and the influence of shoegaze. Portraits by Camille Blake
Ghost/Spirit by Jules R…