Internship program gears Indonesians for industrial competition

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Minister of Manpower Afriansyah Noor said the National Internship Program is a strategic initiative to prepare skilled Indonesian workers ready to compete in the industrial sector. He noted that public enthusiasm for the...

US supply chains enter holidays with fewer options, rising uncertainty

QIMA’s aggregated sourcing data shows a slowdown in US overseas procurement from August 2025 onwards: after peaking in July at 22 per cent year on year (YoY), inspection and audit activity by US buyers remained subdued in both August and...

6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia, no tsunami warning issued

Papua [Indonesia], October 16 (ANI): A strong earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale struck West Papua, Indonesia, on Thursday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The quake occurred at 11:57 am (IST) with its...

Asia Pacific cities hold steady at the top amid global volatility, Kearney's latest report finds

Top five APAC cities including Tokyo, Singapore, Beijing, Hong Kong, and Shanghai remained in the top ten of Global Cities Index, underscoring resilience amid global volatility. Asian hubs such as Seoul and Singapore gained momentum on the Global...

The rise of trolley tourism: Booking.com reveals the surprising trend shaping where we travel in 2025

When it comes to why we go to where we go, we all know that the food culture plays a huge part in influencing whether we’ll travel somewhere or not. But it’s usually the restaurant and cafe-scene, as well as the local produce that dictates whether...

Maldives nominated for World’s Leading and Green Destination titles at World Travel Awards 2025

The Maldives has once again been nominated in two of the most prestigious categories at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2025, reaffirming its reputation as one of the world’s most desirable travel destinations. The country is competing for the...

Indonesia advances health tourism vision with Sanur SEZ development in Bali

JAKARTA, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia is planning to become a regional hub for health and wellness tourism with the development of the Sanur Health Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Bali, the country's first integrated destination combining...

Buytrago, Abdilla fall short against Aussies at Beach Pro

ALAS Pilipinas top pair of James Buytrago and Ran Abdilla held fort only to tumble against a taller Australian duo of D’Artagnan Potts and Jack Pearse, 21-14, 21-18, to exit the men’s main draw of the Volleyball World 2025 Beach Pro Tour Challenge...

14 Volcanoes Scientists Are Watching Closely (And Why You Should Care)

Volcanoes are nature's most dramatic showpieces, and while their eruptions can be awe-inspiring, they also pose serious threats to nearby communities and global climates. Scientists vigilantly monitor certain volcanoes either for their potential...

The 11 travel rules you need to know (and the ones you can ignore)

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Trip.com Group and Google reveal top five travel trends for 2026

A new global report by Trip.com Group in collaboration with Google reveals that travellers in 2026 will be driven less by destination checklists and more by deeper emotional, cultural, and technological connections. Titled Why Travel?, the report...

Earthquake in Indonesia: Quake of Magnitude 6.6 on Richter Scale Hits West Papua, No Tsunami Warning Issued

Papua, October 16: A strong earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale struck West Papua, Indonesia, on Thursday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The quake occurred at 11:57 am (IST) with its epicentre located at...

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...

Cruises are ‘indefensible’ and ‘incredibly boring’, say travel writers

For millions of people around the world, they are the perfect opportunity to relax and dine in one place while effortlessly visiting multiple countries. Yet according to a group of leading travel writers, cruise ships are “indefensible” and...

PH GETS multiple tourism awards

Despite a slowdown in arrivals this year, the Philippine tourism sector remains a major pillar in the economy with its contribution expected to account for 21 percent of the country’s gross domestic products (GDP). Destinations remain popular as...

Top 30 Island Escapes for Winter Travel 2025: Crete Ranks 8th, Travel and Tour World Reveals

NEW YORK (PRNewswire) – 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...

APAC tourism growth outlook signals sustained long-term expansion as global demand reaches new highs

APAC will lead the next decade of tourism growth as global travel demand surpasses pre-pandemic levels, according to Tourism Economics’ Michael Shoory speaking at ITB Asia 2025 in Singapore. The APAC tourism growth outlook presented by Michael...

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...

Woman 'is tricked into travelling to Thailand for fake modelling job and killed so her organs can be harvested'

A woman was reportedly tricked into travelling to Thailand for a fake modelling job before being forced to work as a slave and killed so her organs could be harvested on the black market. Vera Kravtsova, 26, originally from Belarus, flew to...

Agoda reveals Asia’s top vegetarian destinations for culinary travelers

Agoda highlights vegetarian-friendly destinations across Asia, showcasing food-motivated travel trends and growing interest in plant-based culinary experiences. SINGAPORE – Digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled a curated list of the best...