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Planning a trip to China? Visa-free entry is now available for 74 nationalities

Euronews · July 10, 2025

By&nbspFu Ting&nbspwith&nbspAP Published on 10/07/2025 - 12:34 GMT+2 Travellers from dozens of countries – including much of Europe – can now enter China without a visa, as the country opens up in a bid to revive tourism. Citizens from 74...

Bengkulu can improve tourism in its region : Deputy Minister

Antara · July 6, 2025

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 Grants Visa-Free Entry for Brazilian and Turkish Passport Holders

Indonesia Expat · July 4, 2025

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

Jamaica Observer · July 4, 2025

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...

Floods Inundate Jakarta After Cuts to Disaster Relief

Global Press Journal · July 6, 2025

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...

Tourism Ministry, Volkswagen to help local creators go global

Antara · July 4, 2025

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...

Sanur healthcare zone debuts as Indonesia expands wellness tourism focus

TTG Asia · July 1, 2025

The launch of the Sanur Special Economic Zone (SEZ), also known as the Health SEZ, last week marks a significant step in Indonesia’s efforts to enhance its healthcare standards and establish itself as a global medical tourism destination. The...

Tourists in Thailand Now Need Prescription to Purchase Marijuana

Tempo.co · July 4, 2025

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 · July 4, 2025

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....

Indonesia Grants Visa-Free Entry to Brazilian and Turkish Nationals

The Jakarta Globe ·

Jakarta. Indonesia has begun implementing a visa-free entry policy for Brazilian and Turkish passport holders starting Thursday, July 3, 2025. “The primary consideration for granting visa-free entry to Brazil and Turkey is reciprocity, as both...

Indonesia develops health tourism in Bali

TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific · June 29, 2025

Indonesia aims to boost health tourism through Sanur SEZ and Bali International Hospital, focusing on certified, accredited medical services. Jakarta – Tourism Minister of Indonesia Widiyanti Putri Wardhana stated that the establishment of the...

Tourism Ministry Expresses Deep Regret over Incident with Indonesian Tourist

AKP ·

AKP Phnom Penh, July 04, 2025 -- The Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia has issued a public statement expressing deep regret over an incident involving an Indonesian tourist who was questioned regarding documentation by traffic police officers. In...

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

The New Zealand Herald · July 6, 2025

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 -...

Indonesian can leave Hong Kong pending decision to drop fallen tumbler case

South China Morning Post · July 4, 2025

A Hong Kong court has allowed an Indonesian tourist to return home while awaiting authorities’ decision on whether to continue with his prosecution over a fallen tumbler that hit another visitor at The Peak. Merchant Satnauli Bangun, 44, was not...

Seaplane, Glamping Construction Plan on Mount Rinjani Draws Flak

Tempo.co · July 10, 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Rinjani's Calling Alliance (Aliansi Rinjani Memanggil) rejects the development plan for seaplane and glamping facilities in the Segara Anak Lake area of Mount Rinjani National Park in West Nusa Tenggara. The alliance...

Indonesia continues to seek 29 missing after sinking of ferry

Arkansas Democrat Gazette · July 4, 2025

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. GILIMANUK, Indonesia -- Indonesian rescuers were searching for 29 people who remained missing Thursday after a ferry sank and six people died the previous night...

Indonesia Resumes Search For Missing Passengers After Deadly Ferry Sinking

StratNews Global · July 4, 2025

Home Neighbours Indonesia Indonesia Resumes Search For Missing Passengers After Deadly Ferry Sinking The ferry named KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya was carrying 65 people, all Indonesians, when it sank about 30 minutes after setting sail from East Java...

Indonesia resumes search for missing ferry passengers

PerthNow · July 4, 2025

Indonesian rescuers are battling strong currents as they resume the search for 30 people still missing at sea about 35 hours after a ferry sank killing at least six people. The ferry named KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya was carrying 65 people, all...

Indonesia launches marine trust to fund coral reef insurance

Insurance Asia · July 4, 2025

Swiss Re is a key partner in this initiative. Indonesia has established a Marine Biodiversity Trust to support sustainable marine and fishery programs, with a focus on financing coral reef insurance. The initiative follows the issuance of...

[Vantage Point] Can the Philippines endure economic pain with Trump’s tariff?

Rappler · July 11, 2025

The Philippines has recently been levied a 20% tariff on exports to the United States, more than the 17% toll that the country’s finance team was expecting from an April 2025 announcement. I’m tempted to say, “I told you so.” Some three weeks...