BLACKPINK's Lisa Appointed as Thailand's Tourism Ambassador

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - K-pop star Lisa from BLACKPINK has been appointed as Thailand's new tourism ambassador to promote the country's culture and charm to international tourists. The Blackpink member's appointment was announced on Wednesday, October...

Eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Displaces Thousands in Eastern Indonesia, Elevating Regional Tensions in the Ring of Fire

Maumere, Indonesia – October 15, 2025 – In a dramatic escalation of volcanic unrest, Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a notoriously active stratovolcano on the remote island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara province, unleashed a series of powerful...

How to avoid hidden overseas ATM charges eating into your travel budget

Tristan Dakin, Wise’s Australia and New Zealand country manager, told the Herald that fees varied widely with local market forces in play. “In some regions, particularly where cash is still king, banks and independent ATM operators are able to set...

This Indian city has made it to the list of the world’s 10 cheapest long-haul vacation destinations

If you're looking to explore the world without spending a fortune, here's a list of the world’s 10 cheapest long-haul vacation destinations that can help you plan your trip. This list shows that it's still possible to take an international break...

Scoot launching new flights to Indonesian destinations, including Labuan Bajo, from December

Known for its lively traditional markets and unique culinary offerings, Palembang is one of Indonesia’s oldest cities. From Jan 15, 2026, Scoot will begin four times weekly flights to Palembang on the Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, with one-way economy...

Scoot to fly to Indonesia’s Labuan Bajo, Medan, Palembang and Semarang

SINGAPORE – Those looking to travel on a budget now have more options after Scoot announced four new routes in Indonesia – Labuan Bajo, Medan, Palembang and Semarang. Flights to these cities will start progressively between December 2025 and...

Helper jailed a week for lodging false rape report against ex-employer’s husband

SINGAPORE - To end the affair she was having with her employer’s husband, an Indonesian domestic helper filed a false police report against him, claiming he had raped her. On Oct 14, the woman was sentenced to a week’s jail after pleading guilty...

Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 16, 2025

INDONESIA 1. PURBAYA HITS OUT AT PLAN TO ‘RETURN’ IDLE MEAL FUNDS -- THE JAKARTA POST Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has called for improved budget absorption for the free nutritious meals (MBG) programme, after the National Nutrition...

World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 16, 2025

INDONESIA 1. PURBAYA HITS OUT AT PLAN TO ‘RETURN’ IDLE MEAL FUNDS -- THE JAKARTA POST Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has called for improved budget absorption for the free nutritious meals (MBG) programme, after the National Nutrition...

Maid jailed for lodging false report that employer's husband raped her

SINGAPORE: A domestic helper has been jailed for one week for lodging a false report that her employer's husband had raped her. The name of the 36-year-old Indonesian national was redacted from court documents obtained by CNA on Thursday (Oct 16),...

"The most famous Thai"- Fans celebrate BLACKPINK's Lisa's appointment as 'Amazing Thailand 2026' ambassador, tourism stocks soar high

On October 15, 2025, BLACKPINK's Lisa was appointed as the Amazing Thailand Ambassador for 2026 as part of a promotional initiative led by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The TAT stated that the singer-dancer's role is to showcase...

12-year-old girl rushed to clinic after getting bit by monkey on family vacation: 'The whole thing was just so fast'

"I looked down at her neck, and I just said, 'Oh my god.'" by Misty LayneOctober 15, 2025 A 12-year-old girl visiting Bali, Indonesia, with her family was bitten on the neck by a monkey. What happened? A monkey bit a young girl on vacation with...

Indonesia denies reports of Prabowo’s planned visit to Israel

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono in Jakarta on Tuesday reiterated that President Prabowo Subianto had never planned to visit Israel, countering claims made by Israeli media. Earlier, Israeli outlets suggested that the...

Korea's Pebble Beach, Father-Son Duo In Same Field And Rory McIlroy 'Not Hitting Driver' At All: This Week In Golf

There may not be any PGA Tour golf at all this week after the historic US circuit went on vacation to Japan for the Baycurrent Classic, but that doesn't mean there is nothing going on in the world of golf - far from it. A break in PGA Tour action...

Scoot Expands Indonesia Network with Four New Destinations

Scoot, Singapore Airlines’ low-cost subsidiary, announced today it will progressively launch flights to four Indonesian destinations starting December 2025, strengthening its presence across the archipelago and giving travelers more options to...

Top 30 Island Escapes for Winter Travel 2025, Revealed by Travel and Tour World

NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2025 -- Travel and Tour World (TTW), one of the world's leading B2B travel media platforms unveils the "Top 30 Island Escapes for Winter Travel 2025."This feature highlights thirty standout islands captivating travelers this...

The Red Sea Edition is Now Open and Advancing Saudi Arabia’s Luxury Tourism Vision

Edition Hotels has opened its latest outpost in Saudi Arabia with the debut of The Red Sea EDITION, the first hotel to open on Shura Island — a landmark moment for the country’s ambitious Red Sea development on its western coast. The 240-room...

Agoda’s guide for romantic holidays

SINGAPORE, 16 October 2025: Digital travel platform Agoda has released a list of the most romantic destinations in Asia for those planning a marriage proposal. With their natural beauty and grandeur, these destinations offer an ideal backdrop for...

Couple gives librarygoers a taste of Bali, with Indonesian-inspired dishes, travel tips, education on the island and more

If You Go If You Go A Taste of Bali When: 11:30 a.m. Saturday Where: Shadle Park Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Cost: Free. Donations accepted for Elementary 4 Tenganan School. When visiting her home country of Malaysia, Alice Koh and her husband...

Indonesia’s high-speed rail a Belt and Road cautionary tale

When Indonesia’s first high-speed rail line, the Jakarta–Bandung Whoosh, was inaugurated in October 2023, it was hailed as a triumph of progress and modern engineering. President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) proudly rode the train alongside Chinese...