Indonesia’s gas crunch strains domestic industries, may shake trust in exports

Indonesia’s gas crunch strains domestic industries, may shake trust in exports

[JAKARTA] Indonesia’s growing gas shortage is forcing the government to prioritise domestic industries – a decision which analysts said could undermine its credibility as an exporter and push long-standing partners such as Singapore to look elsewhere. The supply crunch will also have a “severe impact” on Indonesia’s gas-reliant manufacturers – from those in fertilisers and…

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‘Preparation for the Next Life’ Review: A Bittersweet Immigrant Love Story Thrives on Two Terrific Performances

‘Preparation for the Next Life’ Review: A Bittersweet Immigrant Love Story Thrives on Two Terrific Performances

The spark between two soon-to-be lovers ignites inside a Latin nightclub in New York City, as the pair dance with clumsy playfulness to the Spanish romantic ballad “Un Velero Llamado Libertad” (A Sailboat Named Freedom). Their origins and struggles couldn’t be more disparate: She is an undocumented immigrant who’s part of China’s persecuted Uyghur ethnic…

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How to pick a work uniform

How to pick a work uniform

Getting dressed for work takes some effort. You have to buy the right clothes, choose what you want to wear each day, and think about how the way you dress affects the way people see you. Some people like to use their clothes as a way to call attention to themselves, while others are not…

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Why good teams beat good ideas

Why good teams beat good ideas

Who discovered the lightbulb? If you answered “Thomas Edison,” you’re not alone—and you’re also not quite right. Despite conventional wisdom that associates great inventions with lone geniuses, breakthrough inventions are team efforts. Incandescent light bulbs existed before Edison was born. His patent built on prior versions of the light bulb, aiming to make it practical…

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This Under-the-Radar French Perfume Wins More Compliments Than Any Other

This Under-the-Radar French Perfume Wins More Compliments Than Any Other

After over 12 years in the beauty industry—as a journalist, facialist, consultant and head of beauty buying at Liberty London—I’ve seen the beauty industry from every angle. I’ve tested thousands of products, negotiated with global brands, and spent years figuring out what’s worth the hype (and what’s not). Now, I’m thrilled to bring that perspective…

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‘Do Bigha Zamin’ Preservationist Shivendra Singh Dungarpur Details Venice-Bound Restoration of Bimal Roy Classic

‘Do Bigha Zamin’ Preservationist Shivendra Singh Dungarpur Details Venice-Bound Restoration of Bimal Roy Classic

With the 4K restoration of master Bimal Roy‘s “Do Bigha Zamin” (Two Acres of Land) set for its world premiere at this year’s Venice Film Festival‘s Classics section, India’s Film Heritage Foundation director Shivendra Singh Dungarpur is reflecting on the monumental effort to restore the 1953 Indian cinema landmark — and why the film remains…

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Robin Westman: Minneapolis Shooter’s Teacher Raised Reg Flags About His Mental Health Years Before He Carried Out Attack and Killed Two

Robin Westman: Minneapolis Shooter’s Teacher Raised Reg Flags About His Mental Health Years Before He Carried Out Attack and Killed Two

One of her former teachers of Minneapolis shooter Robin Westman had raised concerns over her mental health years before she carried out a senseless attack inside a church, killing two children and injuring 18 others. The 23-year-old transgender gunman shot dead eight-year-old Fletcher Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski while they were attending Mass at Annunciation…

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Venice Premiere ‘One Woman One Bra’ Takes Aim at ‘Message-Based’ Films Shaping African Narrative

Venice Premiere ‘One Woman One Bra’ Takes Aim at ‘Message-Based’ Films Shaping African Narrative

Kenyan filmmaker Vincho Nchogu makes her feature directorial debut with the pastoral drama “One Woman One Bra,” a story of womanhood, community and the struggle to reshape African narratives that debuts in the Biennale College Cinema strand of the Venice Film Festival. Written and directed by Nchogu, the film is produced by Josh Olaoluwa for his Lagos-based…

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Willem Dafoe’s Venice Movie ‘The Souffleur’ Finds Distribution in Italy Ahead of World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Willem Dafoe’s Venice Movie ‘The Souffleur’ Finds Distribution in Italy Ahead of World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Gastón Solnicki’s buzzy new film “The Souffleur,” starring Willem Dafoe and world premiering in Venice Horizons, has found a home in Italy. Magnify has sold the film to Revolver & Madison Group for distribution in Italy. The company is planning a wide theatrical release for the movie next year. The film has also been acquired…

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