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Public holidays, mostly seen as a form of respite for employees and employers from their labour and busy schedules, have over the years been the perfect escape.

Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) have emerged as powerful financial instruments, enabling nations to strategically invest surplus wealth for future generations. The global SWF landscape is evolving, with new players emerging and traditional dominance being challenged.

Coconut may not grab headlines like crude oil or wheat, but the latest data shows it commands a power of its own, especially in tropical regions where it’s not just a crop, but a way of life.

A single island in Indonesia is home to more people than most nations on Earth. Java, Indonesia’s political and economic heartland, has an estimated population of about 156 million people in 2024, making it the most populous island in the world.

Snakes are among the most diverse and ecologically significant reptiles, inhabiting a wide range of environments worldwide. Their presence is vital for maintaining ecological balance as they serve as predators and prey within their ecosystems.

In 2024, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reported 116 piracy-related incidents worldwide, a figure that remains largely consistent with recent years. However, the nature of these attacks is shifting—with a troubling rise in hostage-taking and the use of weapons, posing new challenges for seafarers and the maritime industry at large.

Egg production is a crucial component of global agriculture, supplying a primary source of protein to populations worldwide.

At least four nations, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Indonesia, have experienced massive power blackouts that affected tens or hundreds of millions of people. These events left more than just empty streets and dark homes; they also revealed the pressure points in infrastructure, governance, and daily life.

World Visualized has produced the most comprehensive report on how Indonesians view their internet providers.

The value of the U.S. dollar across Southeast Asia is offering a clear lens into the region’s economic diversity, with exchange rates highlighting stark differences in currency strength, inflation pressures, and policy direction.

While some countries have accepted or expressed interest in joining Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”, many traditional US allies have either rejected the proposal outright or declined to participate, raising questions about its credibility and long-term influence.

The latest Impactum Insights Brand Image Report shows that Indonesian consumers rely heavily on taste, familiarity, and healthy qualities when deciding what snacks to buy, with no room for overthinking the choice.

Most people would assume this isn’t even a question worth asking. Condoms are sold in supermarkets, pharmacies, corner shops and vending machines across much of the world.

Synthetic wigs rarely make headlines, yet they are becoming one of the clearest signals of how the global beauty trade is shifting. Behind everyday fashion choices sits a tightly connected web of factories, exporters, online marketplaces, and consumers spread across continents.

World Visualized's exclusive new consumer survey reveals a distinct split in Indonesia’s telecommunications market.

The World Visualized Brand Report highlights the sharp divide between established legacy players and emerging challengers in the Indonesian automotive market.

Recent figures show that countries such as Spain, France, and the Netherlands are now among some of Nigeria’s most important export destinations, reflecting shifts in global energy demand, geopolitical pressures, and the search for more stable supply routes.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto offered to deploy 20,000 peacekeeping troops to Gaza during his address at the United Nations General Assembly.