Getting familiar with Indonesia

[PHOTOS] Kenya, Indonesia explore ways to strengthen ties

Waking up to a sunny day in Jakarta earlier this year, I was super excited about the exploration ahead. My counterpart Boniface Mwalii, chair of the Entertainment and Arts Journalists Association of Kenya, was my fellow tourist on this Asian adventure.  We left the hotel at around 8am in a taxi under the guidance of … Read more

Former Miss Universe Indonesia promotes New Zealand in tourism campaign

The Indonesian market is growing quickly for New Zealand. For the year ending May this year, 21,248 Indonesians visited New Zealand, an increase of 26.1 per cent on the previous year. “The success of the three-episode special filmed over 10 days in the North Island last year proved that travel shows work well in the … Read more

SEG Solar Commences Construction on Indonesia’s Largest Integrated Photovoltaic Industrial Park

Classified in: Oil industry, Environment, Science and technology, BusinessSubject: CXP BATANG, Indonesia, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SEG Solar (SEG), a leading U.S. photovoltaic module manufacturer, commenced construction of its integrated photovoltaic industrial park in Kawasan Industri Terpadu Batang, Central Java, Indonesia. This initiative marks SEG’s commitment to global expansion and investment in Indonesia, aiming to … Read more

Exploring the beautiful underwater world through diving

Shopping in Singapore, looking down from the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, taking in the massive ancient temples in Cambodia’s Angkor Wat and Indonesia’s Borobudur: Tropical South-East Asia is hardly short of things to do for tourists or places to go. Some of the region’s best attractions are not on land or even above … 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

‘Island of gods’ holiday hotspot in crisis as country fights against overtourism | World | News

A holiday hotspot could be about to turn on tourists over fears one of its most popular destinations could be overwhelmed. Indonesia has announced that it could introduce a ban on the construction of tourism paraphernalia such as hotels and beach clubs on the island of Bali because of the high number of visitors. The … Read more

Bali’s hotel ban: A long overdue step to address overcrowding, environment | World News

The “Island of the Gods” needs urgent attention. Image: Bloomberg 5 min read Last Updated : Sep 16 2024 | 7:14 AM IST By Karishma Vaswani Bali is broken. These days, the jewel in Indonesia’s crown of sun-kissed islands is less paradise, more parking lot. Tourists are bringing in much-desired revenue, but there’s … Read more

Indonesia Launches Initiative To Combat Overtourism In Bali, Promotes North Bali And Beyond

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, Aug 12 (Bernama) — The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has intensified its efforts to promote a more balanced distribution of tourists across Bali due to concerns over overcrowding in the holiday island’s southern regions, which has led to overtourism. During the first half of 2024, Bali welcomed … 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

Dominates Indonesia’s Banking Sector in The Banker’s Top 1000 Banks 2024

Classified in: BusinessSubject: SVY JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (IDX: BBRI) continues to shine, being recognized as the leading bank in Indonesia and ranked 110th globally by The Banker. The London-based leading global financial and business media released the Top 1000 Banks 2024 list on July 10. The list … Read more