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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Australia’s Uluu Nets $10.5M to Make Fossil-Free Plastics with Seaweed

4 Mins Read Australian eco materials firm Uluu has raised A$16M ($10.5M) to build a demo facility and scale up its technology to turn seaweed into bioplastics. Aiming to replace plastic in everything from clothes and packaging to car interiors and...

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...

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...