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Indonesia puts its focus on wellness tourism
Indonesia’s Tourism Ministry is looking into how the country can make the most out of the growing global demand for wellness tourism. In an interview with national news agency Antara, tourism minister Widyanti Putri Wardhana pointed out how...
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Agriculture, trade, and manufacturing drive job growth in Indonesia
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The sectors of agriculture, trade, and manufacturing were the largest contributors to employment growth in Indonesia in August 2025, compared to the previous year, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS). BPS Deputy for Balance...
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5 Destinations to Celebrate Indonesia's National Flora and Fauna Day 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Every year, the National Flora and Fauna Day (HCPSN) is commemorated on November 5th in Indonesia as a national momentum to increase public awareness of the conservation of Indonesian flora (puspa) and fauna (satwa). This...
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Lotte Duty Free drives year-end travel demand with winter holiday campaign
SOUTH KOREA. Lotte Duty Free has rolled out its annual winter shopping campaign targeting Koreans preparing for year-end overseas travel. The Luxury Winter Holiday promotions aim to drive engagement both in-store and online, offering customers the...
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Visa, DealMe Introduce Seamless Installment Payments for Vietnamese Travelers in South Korea
Visa and DealMe launched NanuPay – the first solution that lets Vietnamese Visa credit cardholders choose installment plans while shopping abroad. The service goes live in South Korea, enabling eligible Techcombank and Sacombank cardholders – to...
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G20 delegates first to test Home Affairs’ Electronic Travel Authorisation system
Home Affairs announced the facial recognition and biometric data verification system earlier this year and will use it during the G20 summit. Delegates heading to Johannesburg for the G20 summit will be among the first to pass through South...
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Ushering in a new trend in travel
AS PENANG gears up for Visit Malaysia 2026 and Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism (MYMT 2026), the introduction of twice-daily flights to Hong Kong by HK Express is set to transform the region’s tourism landscape. Targeting China’s bustling Greater...
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Vietnam Airlines launches direct flight connecting Hanoi, Jakarta
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The move demonstrates the carrier’s long-term commitment to investing in and expanding its network in the Indonesian market. According to Tran Tuan Nghia, Chief Representative of Vietnam Airlines in Indonesia, the inaugural flight is scheduled for...
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Commentary: To join the ASEAN neighbourhood, Timor-Leste should connect with Indonesia
Outside the mostly one-directional trade in goods, there are also workers, students and tourists who could flow between Indonesia and Timor-Leste more efficiently. Valuable developments would include starting direct flights from Dili to Kupang and...
Owner: Singaporean Government
Best Places to Travel in the World for 2026 According to National Geographic
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - With 2026 just two months away, many travelers are already looking to embrace the new year as a fresh start for exploration. Yet with countless breathtaking destinations across the globe, choosing which places deserve the top...
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Vietnam Airlines launches direct flight connecting Hà Nội Jakarta
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HÀ NỘI — The direct Hà Nội–Jakarta air route was launched at a ceremony held in Jakarta on Tuesday, becoming the second direct route between Việt Nam and Indonesia inaugurated by Vietnam Airlines this year, following the HCM City-Denpasar service...
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Prabowo Seeks to Take Indonesia's Whoosh High-Speed Train to Java's Eastern Tip
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Prabowo Subianto has announced plans to extend Indonesia’s Whoosh high-speed train, currently operating between Jakarta and Bandung, all the way to Banyuwangi on the eastern tip of Java Island. The move would mark a...
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IDX: Indonesia's Stock Index Records Second-Highest Growth in Southeast Asia
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) is showing notable signs of recovery despite ongoing global economic uncertainties, according to IDX President Director Iman Rachman. The country’s Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) has risen...
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‘Epok-epok’ storm: When Indonesian politics turns into live streaming
JAKARTA – The camera was meant to show leadership in action – Surabaya Mayor Eri Cahyadi on the ground, meeting residents, tackling floods after heavy rains. But one forgotten microphone caught something else: an unidentified voice saying...
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It’s the most wonderful time for a drink: 8 Holiday bars in Toronto
With Halloween celebrations coming to an end, the Holiday season is about to begin, and there are plenty of ways to enjoy its nostalgic and magical vibes in Toronto. Winter time’s favourite singer Mariah Carey has declared that “it’s time,” and to...
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Indonesia rescuers search for 23 missing after floods
Jakarta: Flash floods in a remote area of Indonesia have left at least 23 people missing, the national disaster management agency said on Tuesday. The floods, triggered by heavy rain on Saturday, hit two separate parts of Nduga regency in the...
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Statistics Indonesia: Tourist arrivals up 10.22% as of Q3-2025
Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reports that the Southeast Asian country welcomed 11.43 million foreign tourist arrivals in the first nine months of 2025. In the report released on Monday, 3rd November, the number of foreign arrivals was up 10.22...
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Indonesian rescuers search for 23 missing after floods
Flash floods in a remote area of Indonesia have left at least 23 people missing, the national disaster management agency said on Tuesday. The floods, triggered by heavy rain on Saturday, hit two separate parts of Nduga regency in the eastern...
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