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...

The incredible city that’s the ‘world’s cheapest long haul flight’ away

After claiming the coveted title as the most cost-effective long-haul destination in the annual Long Haul Holiday Report from Post Office Travel Money last year, South Africa has had to give way to a new winner, a vibrant city that has become a...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Entertainment News | The King of Hearts Turns 60: Why Shah Rukh Khan Still Rules Millions of Hearts

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 2 (ANI): What is it about Shah Rukh Khan that makes people cheer, cry, and sometimes even travel halfway across the world just to see him wave from his balcony? Maybe it's his "chocolate boy" charm, maybe...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Gift Guide In HM HSH (Harvest Moon Home Sweet Home)

Nahda Nabiilah is a writer and editor from Indonesia. She has always loved writing and playing games, so one day decided to put the two together. Most of the time, writing gaming guides is a blast for her, due to it being two of Nahda's favorite...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...