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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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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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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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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...
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Indonesia Convention Exhibition triumphs at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2025 – Indonesia
The event venue took home two awards for introducing upgrades for smarter events and conferences. Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) proved yet again its reputation as the country’s most advanced event venue as it bagged the Facilities...
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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...
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Explora Journeys unveils 2027-2028 collection with first Asian itineraries
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has revealed its 2027-2028 Journeys Collection, featuring itineraries across five continents. The season marks the brand’s first-ever Journeys through Asia and the debut...
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How households are prioritising experience and wellness spending
Households are allocating a larger share of their holiday budgets to experience-driven stays that combine leisure, culture, and family activities. Operators are responding by diversifying their offerings to attract families, corporate groups, and...
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Indonesia bans Israeli athletes from World Gymnastics Championships
Indonesia has banned Israeli athletes from taking part in the World Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta later this month, state-run news agency Antara reported. Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza...
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Indonesia eyes five gold medals from swimming at 2025 SEA Games
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian Chef de Mission (CdM) for the 2025 SEA Games, Bayu Priawan Djokosoetono, is targeting five gold medals for Indonesia's swimming team at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand. "We hope to get many medals from aquatics at the...
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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...
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Indonesia to repatriate 2 Dutch prisoners, including one on death row
The Indonesian government has approved the repatriation of two elderly Dutch nationals convicted of drug crimes, including a prisoner on death row, a senior minister said on Thursday. The decision came after Indonesia’s coordinating minister for...
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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...
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The 11 travel rules you need to know (and the ones you can ignore)
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Travel in 2026 Leans Toward Meaning and AI, New Report Shows
A new global report from Trip.com Group and Google, titled “Why Travel?”, reveals a significant shift in traveler priorities for 2026, with experiences and purpose taking precedence over traditional itineraries. The analysis combines Trip.com’s...
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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...
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Indonesia Captivates Bosnian Campuses with a Vibrant Showcase of Culture
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Sarajevo successfully concluded its first-ever integrated cultural promotion, “Indonesia Goes to Campus (IGTC) 2025,” held at two leading universities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The event took place at...
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Indonesian Immigration Alerts Malaysia on Fugitive Riza Chalid
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Immigration Directorate General revoked the passport of Mohammad Riza Chalid, a corruption suspect in the management of crude oil at PT Pertamina, on July 11, 2025. Yuldi Yusman, the Acting Director General of Immigration,...
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Indonesia pushes Red and White Cooperatives to drive rural growth
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Cooperatives Minister Ferry Juliantono stated that the Red and White Village Cooperatives mark a new economic era for rural areas, as the program aims to restore the spirit of a people-based economy in accordance with the 1945...
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