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🌊 Can Blue Carbon Empower Indonesia’s Climate Leadership?
As COP31 approaches, Jakarta is betting that its mangroves and seagrass can deliver both emissions cuts and diplomatic leverage
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Indryan Swarandaru Djamin, and Alvin Qobulsyah
🌍🎖️Southeast Asia’s winter awakening: Breaking ice in Milano Cortina
From Vietnam’s historic debut to Singapore’s mid-pack slalom surge, Southeast Asia proves heritage isn't bound by climate
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Marianne Ayko, Zerlina Brezky, Elias Widhi, and Alvin Qobulsyah
🌏 The World’s Next Coffee Capital is in Southeast Asia
Discover how Southeast Asia evolved from a coffee supplier to a lifestyle trendsetter. Explore 7 standout signature brews defining the region's cafe…
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Vila Marescotti, and Aris Satya
S26E07 - Durian: Southeast Asia’s Economic Powerhouse
Driven by China’s booming imports, Southeast Asian economies are leveraging durian as a rising export powerhouse.
 • Akasha Viandri, Rheza Ardiansyah, and THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK
4:26
🎙️Songs from ASEAN: Southeast Asia music release hype in February 2026
Southeast Asian artist following the flow of February events!
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Fredrick Samuel Haryanto, Nazila Fitri Adinda, and Alvin Qobulsyah
🌏 Faith, fortune, and fast lanes: Southeast Asia’s week of blended traditions (Week 3 February, 2026)
From Ramadan markets to Lunar New Year feasts, the region balanced devotion, desire, and digital ambition
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Alvin Qobulsyah, and Elias Widhi
When brands hide behind AI, Malaysians push back
Ellison Fernandez, Executive Creative Director, Dentsu Creative Malaysia
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Indryan Swarandaru Djamin, and Alvin Qobulsyah
🤖📗 Can an AI learning app help improve Quranic literacy and worship practices in Indonesia?
Ngaji.ai offers easy-to-use Islamic and Quranic learning modules to support Muslims’ daily worship
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Nugrahanto Margo Raharjo, and Alvin Qobulsyah
🚗🎪 Indonesia International Motor Show 2026: Can new product launches boost sales in the country?
Automakers, brands offer various new products and services to attract more customers
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Nugrahanto Margo Raharjo, Lana Arif Erlangga, and Elias Widhi
🧧🍊Taste of prosperity: How Southeast Asia celebrates the Lunar New Year on a Plate
Tracing how traditional recipes adapted to define the Southeast Asian palate.
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Ananda Saridevi, Cecilia Setiawan, and Aris Satya
S26E06 - Blending Traditions: Lunar New Year in Southeast Asia
Across Southeast Asia, local traditions shape how Lunar New Year is celebrated
 • Akasha Viandri and Rheza Ardiansyah
4:14
Love, minus the long haul 💕✈️ Southeast Asia’s most romantic Valentine escapes
From island sunsets to heritage skylines, five Southeast Asian spots to celebrate love this Valentine’s Day 💕🌅🏙️
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK
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