Indonesia announces visa-free entry for nationals from 96 countries

Indonesia announces visa-free entry for nationals from 96 countries

Indonesia’s decision to offer visa-free entry to nationals from 96 countries is set to significantly boost its already growing tourism sector. By simplifying access for travellers from countries like the USA, UK, Japan, and Mexico, the initiative is expected to attract more global tourists to Indonesia’s vast archipelago, renowned for its 17,000 islands, pristine beaches, … Read more

Exploring Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia with Seamless Connectivity | Blogs, Travel Guides, Things to Do, Tourist Spots, DIY Itinerary, Hotel Reviews

Southeast Asia is a diverse region that offers a unique blend of modern cities, cultural heritage, and natural wonders. Three of the most exciting countries in this region—Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia—each offer distinctive experiences. Whether traveling for leisure, culture, or adventure, the region’s seamless connectivity ensures that you can enjoy your journey with ease. One … Read more

Imagene Labs to enter Indonesia, offering wellness and beauty solutions based on your DNA

Imagene Labs products Singapore-based genetic startup Imagene Labs announced that it is going to enter the Indonesian market in July, the company’s spokesperson told e27 at the recent Echelon Asia Summit 2017. Launched in September 2016, Imagene Labs is a subsidiary of Asia Genomics. It offers bespoke beauty and wellness product which are tailored according … Read more

Bali casino: an ‘impossible’ dream or economically sound gamble for Indonesia?

Nia Niscaya, the ministry’s main expert on tourism, added that gambling in casinos was “prohibited by law, and we are a country of laws so that can’t be done”. On the same day, Agung Bagus Pratiksa Linggih, chairman of Hipmi in Bali, doubled down on the idea. “Indeed, it is really needed now. Bali’s revenue … Read more

15 Perfect Peranakan Stalls in Singapore for your next Nyonya Fix

Family Recipes, Quintessential Ingredients, Generational Legacy. Heavily steeped in tradition, one would think of Peranakan cuisine as rigid and resistant to change.  Well, I beg to differ.  Just like a colourful kueh lapis, we have to keep peeling back the layers.  With overarching influences from Chinese, Malay and Indonesian cooking, this beautiful convergence of different … Read more

Daisy Lowe showcases her incredible figure in animal print bikini as she goes horse riding on the beach in Indonesia

Daisy Lowe has shared a slew of stunning bikini-clad snaps posing on a horse, while going riding by the sea in Indonesia. The model, 35, has jetted to Asia with her fiancé Jordan Saul and their daughter Ivy, to mark the little one’s first birthday. Taking to her Instagram on Wednesday, she posted photos of her riding along … Read more

No mention of ‘returning graft suspects’ assets’ in 2022 meeting between Indonesia and Singapore

Screenshot of the false post, taken on March 21, 2024 Indonesian-language text on the video repeats the claim, saying that “Singapore is handing over a trillion rupiah” ($64 billion) of Indonesia’s “state assets stolen by corruption suspects”. “I really got goosebumps, Mr Jokowi is the best and great,” the text also says, praising the president … Read more

Indonesia to build food centre inspired by Singapore’s Lau Pa Sat

Indonesia is reportedly building a food centre modelled after Singapore’s Lau Pa Sat. The food centre will be fitted with stalls offering various regional delicacies and an open-air ‘Satay Street’. It will be constructed by property developer Agung Sedayu Group and will feature colonial-themed architecture and orange roofing. The new food centre, set to be complete … Read more

Singapore is so close to beautiful Indonesian islands and plenty of home-grown natural beauty

Singapore is within easy reach of some beautiful islands and lots of home-grown nature spots. Indeed, almost half of the city state is covered in greenery, thanks to charming urban parks, unspoilt nature reserves and a Unesco World Heritage Site. The Lion City has long been the place to be if you enjoy an urban … Read more

Immortalising the Unapologetic Beauty of Peranakan Culture

After a four-year long hiatus, the Peranakan Museum reopened its doors to the world once again. The museum is the world’s first and only museum dedicated to Peranakan culture, a culture indigenous to the Southeast Asian region and famous for its delicious food, colourful ceramics and intricate textiles.  In 2019, the National Heritage Board announced … Read more