The ‘Durian Tsunami’: How a Massive Supply Glut Crashed Prices of Asia’s Most Prized Fruit
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The ‘Durian Tsunami’: How a Massive Supply Glut Crashed Prices of Asia’s Most Prized Fruit

A massive oversupply of durians has triggered unprecedented scenes across Singapore and Malaysia, with long lines forming at fruit stalls offering deep discounts and even…
Venezuelans Decry Government’s ‘Impotent’ Quake Response Amidst Rising Death Toll
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Venezuelans Decry Government’s ‘Impotent’ Quake Response Amidst Rising Death Toll

Venezuela is grappling with the devastating aftermath of twin earthquakes that have claimed at least 1,700 lives, a catastrophe interim President Delcy Rodríguez described as the nation’s “most brutal natural catastrophe.” However, the tragedy has been compounded by widespread public outrage over what many perceive as a slow and inadequate government response to the devastating […]
From Tech Pioneer to Prison: Gojek Co-Founder Nadiem Makarim Sentenced to 10 Years for Corruption
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From Tech Pioneer to Prison: Gojek Co-Founder Nadiem Makarim Sentenced to 10 Years for Corruption

Nadiem Makarim, the 41-year-old co-founder of the Southeast Asian super-app Gojek and former Indonesian Education Minister, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. A Jakarta court handed down the verdict following a high-profile corruption trial centered on a state school laptop procurement project. Prosecutors accused Makarim of manipulating the bidding process to favor Google, […]