Craig Anderson Bleeds Style In ‘Samudra Spirit Glitters’

Craig Anderson was likely pretty excited to see this from the beach. Photo: YouTube//Screenshot Craig Anderson has done a lot for surfing. He’s one of those rare freesurfers who is likely far more valuable to a sponsor because he’s a freesurfer; a...

Indonesia raises Mount Lewotobi alert to highest after overnight eruption

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PSC chief bats for sports tourism through world-class events 

Philstar.com October 18, 2025 | 12:34pm MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Patrick Gregorio took the floor during the 8th Asean Ministerial Meeting on Sports in Hanoi last Thursday and quickly made his presence felt....

Explainer-What to expect from Southeast Asian leaders’ summit as Trump attends

Audio By Carbonatix By Danial Azhar KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Leaders of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations and their dialogue partners, including U.S. President Donald Trump, will meet in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur from...

IOC expresses ‘great concern’ over Indonesian ban on Israeli gymnasts

The International Olympic Committee on Friday hit out at the Indonesian government’s refusal to issue visas for Israeli athletes at the upcoming gymnastics World Championships. Last week, Indonesian authorities denied Israeli gymnasts entry visas...

The price of paradise: Pulau Besar fights to save its coral reefs while tourism continues to grow

PULAU BESAR, Oct 18 — The clatter of cutlery and scraping of plates echoed through Warong Pak Adun, an open-air restaurant here, barely registering over the roar of the waves breaking about 500 metres away. Along the side, customers empty the...

Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 18, 2025

CAMBODIA 1. CAMBODIA-THAI BORDER TALKS MOVE POSITIVELY -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE Cambodian and Thai border military officials were engaged in a productive meeting yesterday, focusing on cooperation and peace-building initiatives. During the...

World : Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 18, 2025

CAMBODIA 1. CAMBODIA-THAI BORDER TALKS MOVE POSITIVELY -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE Cambodian and Thai border military officials were engaged in a productive meeting yesterday, focusing on cooperation and peace-building initiatives. During the...

Why some tourists visiting this holiday destination never get their bags

The promise of a rugged, tropical island paradise sprawling with unique wildlife attracts visitors from far and wide to Christmas Island, but many travellers are shocked when their checked luggage does not arrive with them. It is a regular...

What the Nobel Prize says about Indonesia’s future growth

his week, the Nobel Prize in Economics went to three scholars Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt for explaining how innovation drives long-run growth. On the surface, this might sound abstract, a matter for theorists and historians. Yet...

This Luxury All-inclusive Resort Has Been Voted Among the Best in Indonesia for Years—and Every Villa Has a Private Pool

Nihi Sumba Each villa is one-of-a-kind, with at least one private pool, rustic design, Sumbanese art, and plenty of plush places to lounge. Hotel guests can spend plenty of time with the hotel's horses and even try equine yoga. Every day at...

Feature: Indonesia's Whoosh high-speed train marks two years of operation

by Dames Alexander Sinaga JAKARTA, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- For Zaky Najwan, an Indonesian civil servant who occasionally travels to Bandung, a city about 150 km away from Jakarta, work trips often demand tight schedules and swift movement. Whenever he...

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...

‘Ben 10’ Writer Curtis Baxter Adapting ‘War with No Name’ to Webtoon Series & TV Animation

Television, video game and comic-book writer Curtis Baxter (Cartoon Network’s Ben 10, Marvel Comics’ Miles Morales: Spider-Man Annual #1) has acquired the rights to Robert Repino’s sci-fi epic book franchise War with No Name, and has begun...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Indonesia Builds Rp260bn Breakwater Along Bali's Kuta Beach

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono reviewed the progress of the breakwater construction at Kuta Beach, Bali, on Monday, October 13, 2025. The breakwater was built along...

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...