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Indonesia’s Whoosh high-speed rail tops 12 mln passengers: KCIC
Bandung, West Java (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail, known as Whoosh, has carried more than 12 million passengers since it began commercial operations two years ago, operator PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) said on...
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Indonesia’s Bali subway plan stalls over investor concerns and feasibility
A US$20 billion plan to build an underground light rail in Indonesia’s Bali has stalled due to wary investors and concerns over land scarcity, throwing into question whether the island’s long-promised solution to solve its notorious traffic...
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Indonesia spurs MSME to compete with imports through creative branding
Nusa Dua, Bali (ANTARA) - Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Maman Abdurrahman has encouraged local entrepreneurs to embrace creativity in producing alternative goods to compete with imported products circulating in the...
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Indonesia strengthens halal ecosystem to drive economic growth
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Head of the Halal Product Guarantee Agency (BPJPH), Ahmad Haikal Hasan, emphasized the importance of Indonesia’s efforts to harness the potential of both the national and global halal ecosystem by accelerating halal...
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Indonesia develops MSME-based gastronomic tourism
Nusa Dua, Bali (ANTARA) - Indonesia is developing gastronomic tourism based on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to boost economic potential and expand markets. MSME Minister Maman Abdurrahman announced the initiative on the sidelines...
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Jakarta ready to host WCCF in 2027 to advance global urban growth
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Jakarta provincial government has affirmed its readiness to host the World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF) in 2027, where 55 cities from six continents will exchange views on cultural development and creativity for urban growth....
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World : Indonesia Expands Halal Certification Push To 1,500 Tourism Villages
JAKARTA, Oct 17 (Bernama-ANTARA) -- Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and the Indonesian Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) are collaborating to advance halal tourism by expanding halal certification for micro, small, and medium enterprise...
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5 Unique Indonesian Porridges That Reflect Local Diversity
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - For many Indonesians, a warm bowl of porridge is a beloved way to start the day. Most are familiar with the classic chicken porridge, made from soft white rice gruel topped with shredded chicken, yellow curry sauce, and an...
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Business News | Discover Your Inner Harmony: Wonderful Indonesia Wellness Festival 2025 Awaits
PRNewswire Yogyakarta [Indonesia], October 17: The inaugural Wonderful Indonesia Wellness Festival 2025 initiative, as part of the Ministry of Tourism's vision to elevate tourism through wellness, offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in...
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Indonesia unveils waterfront city plan to boost blue economy
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) is promoting a waterfront city concept to integrate marine and land spatial planning for sustainable, productive, and highly competitive coastal development. The ministry's...
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Why Does South Korea Issue "Code-Black" Travel Ban on Parts of Cambodia?
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The South Korean government has imposed a "code-black" travel ban on parts of Cambodia on Wednesday, October 15. Seoul also dispatched a team of high-level officials to assist its citizens who have been lured to work in fraud...
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Agoda x Saudi Tourism Authority. Travelsoft buys Travolution. Satisfaction isn’t loyalty. More.
Agoda x Saudi Tourism Authority. Travelsoft buys Travolution. Satisfaction isn’t loyalty. More. Agoda partners with ONYX Hospitality to launch curated flagship store Agoda has expanded its Flagship Store initiative through a new partnership with...
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Trading comfort for growth: Why we took our teens out of school to travel the world
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The first lesson came before we even left the airport: travel is not a holiday. It is logistics, vigilance, and learning how to carry more weight than you thought possible, both in rucksacks and responsibility. Add to that, the daily soundtrack of...
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Discover Your Inner Harmony: Wonderful Indonesia Wellness Festival 2025 Awaits
YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural Wonderful Indonesia Wellness Festival 2025 initiative, as part of the Ministry of Tourism's vision to elevate tourism through wellness, offers you the opportunity to immerse...
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Bali: Tourists question whether Indonesian island will be safe to travel to during monsoon season
It’s the paradise island so many Aussies flock to for rest and relaxation, but in the wake of a destructive deluge of flooding, local authorities are warning tourists to carefully consider their holiday plans during Bali’s monsoon season. While...
Owner: Kerry Stokes
Not Thailand or Vietnam, this country becomes new destination for Indian travellers! Has direct flights, visa-free travel for Indians, 14 days... it is...
Home Business Not Thailand or Vietnam, this country becomes new destination for Indian travellers! Has direct flights, visa-free travel for Indians, 14 days... it is... The Philippines, with Manila being the capital, a booming metropolitan area,...
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Indonesia's Digital Economy Unfazed by Tariff Barriers, Government Claims
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto claimed that Indonesia's digital economy is not afraid of tariff barriers resulting from trade wars. Airlangga said that the potential value of Indonesia's digital...
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World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 17, 2025
INDONESIA 1. LUHUT STANDS BY WHOOSH PROJECT AS DANANTARA FACES PRESSURE TO REPAY CHINA DEBT -- JAKARTA GLOBE National Economic Council (DEN) chairman Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has come to the defence of Indonesia’s US$7.3 billion (Rp 121.16...
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Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 17, 2025
INDONESIA 1. LUHUT STANDS BY WHOOSH PROJECT AS DANANTARA FACES PRESSURE TO REPAY CHINA DEBT -- JAKARTA GLOBE National Economic Council (DEN) chairman Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has come to the defence of Indonesia’s US$7.3 billion (Rp 121.16...
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US supply chains enter holidays with fewer options, rising uncertainty
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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...
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