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Allan Klepfisz and Sandy Monteiro give an explanation about the app during the launch - 

FENIX360 Indonesia launches world's first artist-centric social media platform, which sets new standards in the arts and creative sector. This innovative application is designed to empower artists, providing greater opportunities for maximize revenue from their creative endeavors.

“Indonesia's dynamic and young generation its role in global technology makes Indonesia an ideal starting point for our revolutionary platform”, Allan Klepfisz, CEO of FENIX360, said.

Meanwhile, Sandy Monteiro, CEO of FENIX360 Asia Pacific, added that as a center of media activity socially, Indonesia is ready to make a paradigm shift. FENIX360 will redefining the creator economy, prioritizing financial independence for the artists.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Tuesday, a variety of creators, from musicians to designers, can benefit substantial proceeds from advertising and other transactions, including merchandise sales and live streaming.

This platform fosters deeper relationships between artists and fans, thereby benefiting both. This user-centric platform integrates content from various sources such as YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, offering a comprehensive experience for users and fans.

The platform will celebrate its launch in key countries with events directly, promoting local and international talent. FENIX360 is eager to partner with stakeholders, including governments, to improve the creative economy.

The Indonesia Tourism Fund will be the main focus in Indonesia. After its launch, FENIX360 will expand throughout ASEAN, with events planned in Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore in early 2024//VOI

VOInews, Jakarta: The Indonesian public radio network, Public Broadcasting Institution Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) held a regional meeting and discussion with the theme "The Role of ASEAN Public Media in Supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Region". President Director of RRI, I. Hendrasmo said this activity was intended to encourage the role of small businesses as a driving force for the economy among countries in the Southeast Asia, or ASEAN, region.

VOInews, Jakarta: Halal Indonesia International Trade Show (HIITS) 2023, displaying various superior products including food products, cosmetics, clothing, service products and educational activities, was held from 8-10 December 2023 at Hall 3-3A, ICE BSD, Tangerang, Indonesia. During the Halal Fair–HIITS 2023, free halal consultation and certification services were also held.

Apart from that, the organizers also provided opportunities for business actors to expand their networks through collaborative partnerships with other business actors at home and abroad. The business actors participating in the 2023 Halal Fair not only came from Indonesia, but also from abroad such as Mali, Sudan and, Tunisia and Palestine.

One of the officials accompanying the Tunisian representative, Abdelkarim Hamdaoui, said on Saturday that Tunisia displayed many agricultural and food products at the Halal Fair, such as dates and sweets. However, according to him, at the Halal fair this time they specialized in olive oil products.

“This time we show more olive oil, we export olive oil to 75 countries around the world, especially to Arab countries and Muslim countries, which of course is packaged in a halal (allowed) way with the best quality that we have,” said Abdelkarim Hamdaoui.

Abdulkarim Hamdaoui explained that Tunisia is the second largest olive oil producing country in the world with a total production of 350,000 tons per year. He hoped that the 2023 Halal Fair would be able to meet and explore Indonesian buyers and entrepreneurs to collaborate in marketing and selling Olive Oil in Indonesia.

Referring to the committee's publication, the 2023 Halal Fair carries the slogan The Most Inspiring Halal Event by combining the concepts of Business to Customer (B2C) and Business to Business (B2B). It is hoped that this Halal Fair will make a real contribution and encourage accelerated development of MSMEs to go global while strengthening the halal industry in the country.

VOInews, Jakarta: Indonesia is strongly committed to the promotion of human rights in the world. Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said that as a candidate for election to the UN Human Rights Council, Indonesia reaffirms its commitment to support Palestine.

"As a candidate for election to the UN Human Rights Council, Indonesia reaffirms its commitment to strengthen political solidarity and humanitarian support for Palestine, including by tripling its contribution to UNWRA," Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudid said in an official statement received by Indonesia Window here on Tuesday (12/12/2023).

On that occasion, she also conveyed Indonesia's commitment to the ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. For this reason, according to him, Indonesia continues to make efforts so that the ratification can be fulfilled in its entirety.

"If the convention has been ratified, it means that Indonesia has ratified all core international human rights instruments," Retno said.

Retno also said that Indonesia is also committed to protecting and respecting the rights of persons with disabilities, including by strengthening the role of the National Commission on Disability.

Indonesia, she added, is also committed to implementing the National Strategy on Business and Human Rights.

During her visit to Geneva, Foreign Minister Retno also met with Thant Myint-U, a visiting scholar at the University of Cambridge to discuss Myanmar issues. Both will be panelists in the "Round Table: the Future of Human Rights, Peace and Security" on the second day of the 75th anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

The 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at UN Geneva Headquarters was attended by around 16 Heads of State and 20 Ministerial-level officials.