Indonesia, Poland exploring cooperation to improve talent development

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology on Thursday voiced support for expanding cooperation with Poland to boost talent development in research, language studies, and the gaming industry. Deputy...

Avoid the traffic: Insight into booming helicopter charters in Indonesia, including Bali

Cashed up travellers are increasingly seeking quick escapes from major cities and tourist locations throughout Indonesia, using VIP and corporate helicopter charter to transport themselves to and from their destinations. Chapman Freeborn key...

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...

Indonesia signs culinary export pacts with five nations

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia secured new food export opportunities with Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, the Netherlands, and Italy through agreements signed at the Pangan Nusa Expo 2025, the Ministry of Trade said Thursday. The ministry has signed...

Indonesia foils $325,000 lobster smuggling attempt to Singapore

Tangerang, Banten (ANTARA) - Indonesian customs officers at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, have thwarted an attempt to smuggle baby lobsters worth Rp5.17 billion ($325,000) to Singapore, officials said on Thursday. Four...

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...

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...

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...

Indonesia's Lewotobi Volcano Eruption Forces Evacuations

(MENAFN) Thousands have been forced to evacuate in southern Indonesia after the Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano unleashed powerful eruptions this week, prompting authorities to elevate the threat level to its maximum. The twin blasts occurred on...

Indonesia to buy 42 fighter jets from China in its first non-Western aircraft deal

Indonesia is set to acquire at least 42 Chinese-made Chengdu J-10C fighter jets, marking a significant shift in the nation's defence strategy as its first non-Western aircraft purchase. Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin confirmed the impending...

Indonesian island’s traditional residents face relocation for ‘sustainable’ project

Rempang Eco City, a large-scale development project in Indonesia’s western Riau Islands, has been touted by the provincial government as a “new economic engine for Indonesia”. It will comprise industrial, residential, tourism and wildlife reserve...

Improving hospitality may boost Indonesia’s medical tourism appeal

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Health Ministry says elevating patient experience in private hospitals could reverse the trend of citizens seeking healthcare abroad, positioning the country as a premier medical tourism destination. Deputy Health...

Indonesia sets three key agendas for health transformation

Makassar (ANTARA) - An Indonesian health official has outlined the national health development strategy toward the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision, centered on three major agendas for transforming the country's healthcare system. In a statement...

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...

Tourism and Commerce Surged During F1™[1] Singapore Night Race - Visa

The increase in spend is driven by affluent travellers and nighttime economy SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 16 October 2025 - Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today released new insights from VisaNet data that underscore the...

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

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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...

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...

Indonesia’s Tourism sector achieves record growth in international visitors

Indonesia’s tourism sector hits record growth with 10.04 million international visitors in 2025, driven by strong domestic and international demand. Indonesia’s tourism sector is experiencing significant growth, with the country achieving...

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...