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TransNusa Achieves Record Passenger Growth in Southeast Asia May. 7, 2026. - TransNusa, an Indonesian airline, has been recognized for its exceptional passenger growth in Southeast Asia, earning the Top Airline By Absolute Passenger Growth In Southeast Asia award at the 2026 Changi Airline Awards. The accolade was presented by the Changi Airport Group, marking the first time an Indonesian airline has achieved this recognition. Led by CEO Datuk Bernard Francis, TransNusa […]
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Indonesian Researchers Develop Palm Oil-Based Biogasoline to Enhance Energy Security May. 2, 2026. - Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) in Surabaya, Indonesia, has unveiled an innovative technology known as Benwit, or Palm Gasoline, which converts crude palm oil into high-quality biogasoline. This development presents a promising alternative for reducing Indonesia's reliance on imported petroleum and foreign extraction technologies. The breakthrough comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions that have disrupted the global oil market, threatening energy […]
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teamLab Borderless Ranks Among World’s Most Visited Art Museums in 2025 May. 1, 2026. - teamLab Borderless, a digital art museum in Tokyo, has been ranked 42nd globally and 4th in Japan among the world's most visited art museums in 2025, according to The Art Newspaper. The museum, known for its dynamic and interactive digital artworks, rose significantly in the rankings from 52nd place in 2024. In 2025, the top 100 museums collectively attracted 200 […]
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