Tirupati, India, Among Asia’s Most Affordable Summer Destinations in 2025: Agoda

Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed its list of the most budget-friendly summer destinations in Asia for June to August 2025. From cultural hubs to scenic retreats, these destinations offer travelers the chance to explore without stretching...

Tourist’s Autopsy Reveals Grim Details After Volcano Fall

The 26-year-old Brazilian tourist who fell during a steep volcano hike in Bali, Indonesia, died from a fatal mix of traumatic injuries, according to a local coroner. Juliana Marins was ascending the more than 12,000-foot Mount Rinjani on the...

World : Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 7, 2025

CAMBODIA 1.CAMBODIA TO FUND ANTIQUES RETURN FROM THAILAND -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE Cambodia said it will fund the repatriation of 20 Khmer antiques from Thailand. The Thai government said it is unable to return the items due to financial...

Jakarta ties up with ministry to achieve global city goal

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Tourism Ministry is cooperating with the Jakarta provincial government to develop Jakarta city’s tourism sector as part of efforts to turn it into a global city. “There are many programs, promotions, events, and city...

Tourism Ministry expresses deep regret over incident with Indonesian tourist

Indonesia’s DPR Speaker urges tourist safety after Mt. Rinjani death

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Speaker of Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR), Puan Maharani, has called on tourism stakeholders to prioritize visitor safety in order to maintain the country’s reputation as a safe travel destination. Her statement,...

Hiking Influencer’s Cause of Death Revealed After Fall From Volcano

Juliana Marins, the hiking influencer who fell from a volcano in Indonesia on June 21, died from internal bleeding caused by damage to organs and bone fractures, an autopsy showed. The Brazilian tourist, who was 26, fell from a cliff near a trail...

Autopsy reveals hiker Juliana Marins’ cause of death after falling into active volcano in Indonesia — and introduces a puzzling timeline

Chilling new details have emerged about the death of a Brazilian tourist who tragically plunged to her death while climbing Mount Rinjani in Indonesia. The body of Juliana Marins, 26, was found last Tuesday after she fell near the summit of the...

‘Busiest winter ahead’ as school holiday international travel soars

“This is shaping up to be our busiest winter ever for international travel, which demonstrates the resilience of the sector in the face of geopolitical tensions and cost pressures,” said Sydney Airport chief Scott Charlton. “More Australians are...

Indonesian VP encourages continued support for Bali tourism heritage

Denpasar (ANTARA) - Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has called on the Balinese people to continue preserving and promoting their rich tourism and cultural heritage. "I received a message from the governor earlier that, after the...

Bengkulu can improve tourism in its region : Deputy Minister

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Minister of Tourism Ni Luh Puspa is optimistic that Bengkulu Province could improve tourism in its region, following a significant increase in the number of visits to the 2025 Tabut Festival. Data from the Bengkulu...

Indonesia: Classical Indian Dance Drama ‘Shiva Tandava’ Steals The Show At Bali Festival

Jakarta: Over 400 people attended the screening of powerful Indian classical dance drama ‘Shiva Tandava’ at the 47th Bali Art Festival in Indonesia, on Friday. Organised by the Consulate General of India (CGI) and the Swami Vivekananda Cultural...

Jakarta governor plants mangroves on Kelapa Island

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Governor of Jakarta Pramono Anung joined a mangrove-planting activity and distributed grouper fish seeds to fishermen during an official visit to Kelapa Island, Seribu Islands District, on Friday morning. Upon his arrival around...

Floods Inundate Jakarta After Cuts to Disaster Relief

EAST JAKARTA, INDONESIA — Wiyanti was crushed by exhaustion after spending noon until midnight trying to purge water and mud from her family’s home. It still wasn’t completely clean. Floodwaters more than a meter deep crept into the ground level...

Indonesia Grants Visa-Free Entry for Brazilian and Turkish Passport Holders

Indonesia has introduced visa-free entry for Brazilian and Turkish passport holders, allowing stays of up to 30 days for tourism, business, and medical purposes. The Indonesian Ministry of Immigration and Corrections has announced a new policy...

Indonesian rescuers widen search for missing people after ferry sinks

At least four people were dead and dozens unaccounted for Thursday after a ferry sank in rough seas on its way to Indonesian resort island Bali, according to rescue authorities who said 31 survivors had been plucked from the water so far. AFP...

China gets uptick in interest from tourists with easier entry requirements over past year

China previously instituted strict visa controls, usually requiring applicants to apply in person. Now, citizens of 47 countries - including Australia, Germany and Japan - can enter China visa-free for 30 days, while those from 55 countries -...

Tourism Ministry, Volkswagen to help local creators go global

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) has established a strategic partnership with Volkswagen Indonesia to help more than 500 local creators enter the global market through the ID.BUZZ campaign. Deputy Minister of...

Tourists in Thailand Now Need Prescription to Purchase Marijuana

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Thailand has tightened the sale of marijuana to foreign tourists. Tourists who wish to purchase marijuana must show a doctor's prescription. The regulation aims to limit the widespread use of marijuana in the country's tourist...

Indonesia Invites Brazil to Collaborate on Inquiry into Juliana Marins' Death

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian government has extended an invitation to the Brazilian government to conduct a joint investigation into the death of Juliana Marins, a Brazilian hiker who tragically died on Mount Rinjani, West Nusa Tenggara....