Indonesia Isn’t Our Second Home

Foreign retirees have to apply for second home visa

Indonesia has a certain “magic” that manages to draw in many citizens from around the world to call this tropic wonder their home. Whether it’s love at first sight during a two-week vacation, growing compassion for the country’s beauty and possibilities within a two- to five-year work contract, or hearing captivating stories from friends who … Read more

Travel process to Indonesia to be made easier: Tugio

Zubair Qureshi Indonesia is now open for international visitors and the normal visa issuing process for different purposes has been resumed. This was informed by Ambassador of Indonesia Adam M Tugio while addressing a gathering of visa drop box travel agents in Haripur. The Indonesian embassy had organized the briefing for travel agents particularly with … Read more

Ministers Discuss Increasing Umrah Trips Between Indonesia and KSA

On Sunday, matters concerning Indonesian pilgrims entering the Kingdom were discussed by the Indonesian Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi, and his accompanying group who was received by the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah in Makkah. The discussion between the two parties focused on measures to further bilateral ties. The other … Read more

Indonesia Tobacco Market: Key Findings in 2022

Indonesia: Market in Context Indonesia is the second largest cigarette market in the world, and is the largest market meaningfully accessible to international companies, given trading restrictions in China. Smoking levels remain high and despite threats to demand, sales continue to grow. This is partially indicative of the continued high economic importance of tobacco … Read more

Cummins, Head, Starc lead Australia to victory inside two days – The Island

Harry Brook made the third hundred of his extraordinary series as England took a 50-run first-innings lead on the second day of their third and final Test against Pakistan. Nauman Ali and Abrar Ahmed shared eight wickets between them but were made to toil on a slow, dry pitch, bowling 64.4 out of the 81.4 overs in England’s innings. Pakistan’s … Read more

Indonesian tycoon plans massive raid on Australian hotel properties: Travel Weekly Asia

Singapore-based Invictus Developments, run by the Indonesian billionaire Karim family, is targeting US$500 million worth of investments in hotels primarily across the east coast of Australia, following its acquisition of the five-star boutique hotel, Harbour Rocks Hotel, in Sydney. The heritage 59-room Harbour Rocks Hotel is managed by MGallery by Sofitel and is located close … Read more

You will now be able to interact with over 1 million trees when in New York City!

New York City will offer you a unique experience that you will not find anywhere else. If you love nature and reading maps, then you will be drawn toward this new map of New York City. If reports are to go by, this map will not take you to any fancy restaurants or popular tourist … Read more

India’s Sargam Koushal Brings Home The Mrs World 2022 Title After 21 Years!

In a matter of pride for India, Sargam Koushal was named Mrs World 2022, after she beat contestants from 63 countries to bring the title back to India after 21 years. Mrs World 2021 Shaylyn Ford of the US presented the crown to Mumbai-based Koushal at a ceremony held at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & … Read more

Envoy: 23,000 Indonesian domestic helpers approved to work in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: About 23,000 Indonesian domestic workers have been approved and processed for matching with employers in Malaysia. Indonesian Ambassador Hermono said the workers will be arriving in groups from mid-August once a pilot project is in operation through the One Channel System (OCS). “The pilot project through OCS will start in mid-August when the … Read more

UAE’s five-year multiple-entry tourist visa expansion; all you need to know

If you have the UAE’s five-year multiple-entry tourist visa, soon your stay can be a little longer than usual. The UAE’s five-year multiple-entry tourist visa allows a visitor (of any nationality) multiple entry and exit as long as they stay in the country for 90 days during each visit. The visa holder can also extend … Read more