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Indonesia: QRIS Strengthening Digital Payments Globally
OpenGov Asia
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August 17, 2025
Indonesia is advancing the international reach of its digital payment system, the QR Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS), through strategic initiatives in Japan and China. Bank Indonesia officially launched the use of QRIS for the Japanese market on...
Over 10m tourists from Singapore arrived in Malaysia in first half of 2025, says minister
The Straits Times
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August 20, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR - Tourists from Singapore, Indonesia, China and Thailand made up the highest number of tourists who visited Malaysia from January to June 2025, said Malaysia’s Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing. He said a total of...
Macau visitor arrivals surge 14.5% YoY in July, Mainland Chinese drive growth
Asia Gaming Brief
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August 24, 2025
Visitor arrivals to Macau increased by 14.5 percent year-on-year to 3.46 million in July 2025, with mainland Chinese visitation improving, according to data released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The robust growth continues a...
28pc of global travellers use AI for trip planning: survey
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality August 2025 221 A survey by Kaspersky revealed that while 28 per cent of global respondents trust AI to plan trips, 96 per cent are satisfied with the experience and 84 per cent plan to use it in the future,...
Bank Indonesia pilots QRIS payment in China
VietnamPlus
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August 19, 2025
Jakarta (VNA) – Bank Indonesia (BI) and the People’s Bank of China have launched a series of trials for cross-border QR code payments, linking QR Code Indonesia Standard (QRIS) with China’s payment system for seamless interoperability. BI Governor...
Hong Kong Tourism Board launches Muslim-friendly campaign with Klook
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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August 19, 2025
Hong Kong Tourism Board and Klook launch “Jelajah Hong Kong” campaign, enhancing Muslim-friendly travel experiences across key Southeast Asian markets. SINGAPORE – Muslim leisure travelers have the same motivations as others: explore new cultures,...
Authorities Close Christian Prayer House in Indonesia, Evict Evangelist
International Christian Concern
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August 19, 2025
8/19/2025 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) — On Aug. 2, local authorities in Purbayani Village, Caringin District, Garut Regency, Indonesia, permanently closed the Immanuel Prayer House, a part of Bethel Tabernacle Church (GBT)....
Indonesia's QRIS Transactions in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand Reach Rp1.66tn
Tempo.co
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August 17, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Governor of Bank Indonesia (BI), Perry Warjiyo, announced that cross-border Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) transactions with Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand reached a total of Rp1.66 trillion by June 2025....
How to Get to Pink Beach: A Tourist Guide to Visit Indonesia's 'Most Beautiful' Spot
Tempo.co
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August 19, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The pink sandy beach known as Pink Beach on Padar Island, in the Komodo National Park, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), has caught the world's attention after being recognized as the most beautiful beach in the world by travel...
Indonesian expats in UAE mark I-Day, farewell to envoy
Gulf News
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In his address, Bagis highlighted key collaborations, including the upcoming inauguration of the Emirati-Indonesian Cardiology Hospital in Solo, and the planned MBZ College for Future Studies in Yogyakarta. He also expressed hope for a visa-free...
Indonesia expands QRIS access for payment in Japan
Antara
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August 17, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Bank Indonesia (BI) officially launched the use of the QR Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) payment system for the Japanese market on Sunday, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of Indonesian independence. BI Governor Perry...
Scottish Tourist Caught Stealing Stones from Pompeii, Faces Hefty Fine
Tempo.co
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August 19, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A tourist from Scotland was caught stealing stones from Pompeii, an ancient Roman city in Italy that has been designated as a World Heritage Site since 1997. The tourist faces potential penalties of up to six years in prison...
Immigration Police in Bali now equipped with bodycams to crack down on unruly tourists
FTN News
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August 19, 2025
Bali is one of the leading tourism spots for international travellers, especially those from Australia and Southeast Asia, other Asian nations as well as Russia, Europe and USA. With the growth of tourism on the island, upholding peace and order...
Assam’s disturbing experiments in silencing dissent
Scroll.in
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What India gained and lost in its military strikes against Pakistan in May might take a long time to establish. But this much is clear – the surge of nationalism after Operation Sindoor has licensed the state to turn the screws on freedom of...
Buildings at Bali’s Bingin Beach Catch Fire Amid Government Destruction Orders
The Inertia - California
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August 19, 2025
Videos emerged on Monday of structures engulfed in flames at the renowned surf spot Bingin Beach in Bali, Indonesia. The blaze comes amid the demolition of 45 businesses on the cliffside that the government deemed violated spatial planning and...
Honorary Consul Paskal A.B. Rois Hails 80 Years of Indonesia and Ghana’s Shared Journey
News Ghana
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August 19, 2025
Indonesia yesterday marked the 80th anniversary of its independence, a historic moment that recalls the proclamation of freedom on August 17, 1945, by President Soekarno and Dr. Mohammad Hatta. The day is celebrated as a sacred occasion,...
Indonesia's QRIS Debuts in Japan as BI Begins Trial with China
Tempo.co
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August 17, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The non-cash payment system based on the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) officially launched in Japan today, Sunday, August 17, 2025, coinciding with Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day. "In the initial stage,...
Indonesian Woman Held At KLIA2 Over Suspicious Security Stamp – AKPS
Bernama
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August 17, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- An Indonesian woman was detained at the departure hall of Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (KLIA2) yesterday after immigration officers discovered a suspicious security stamp in her passport. The...
Indonesian woman held at KLIA2 over suspicious passport stamp
Malay Mail
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August 17, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 17 — An Indonesian woman was detained at the departure hall of Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (KLIA2) yesterday after immigration officers discovered a suspicious security stamp in her passport.The Malaysian Border...
Tourists join 80th Independence Day competitions at Bali Airport
Antara
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August 17, 2025
Badung (ANTARA) - Domestic and foreign tourists participated in a series of competitions at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali, commemorating Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day while waiting for their flights. Ngurah Rai Airport General Manager...