Volkswagen Plans to Produce Electric Cars in Indonesia in 2026
One of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers, Volkswagen (VW), has revealed that it will produce battery-based electric cars, also known...
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Bali Tops the Chart on Fodor’s 2025 Travel ‘No List’
Highlighting overtourism and environmental concerns, Fodor’s Travel unveils destinations that travellers should reconsider visiting in 2025. Fodor’s Travel, the US-based...
Indonesia’s Value Added Tax to Likely Become the Highest in Southeast Asia, Draws Criticism
Indonesia’s Value Added Tax (Pajak Pertambahan Nilai or PPN) will be the highest in Southeast Asia if it increases to...
Indonesia Named the World’s Most Generous Country
Indonesia has once again been recognised as the most generous nation globally, maintaining its top position for the seventh consecutive...
Drug Convict Mary Jane Veloso Awaits Transfer from Indonesia to the Philippines Amidst Diplomatic Complexities
The Indonesian government has received an official request for the transfer of Mary Jane Veloso: a Filipino woman who was...
Community Waste Project: Bali Businesses Tackle Landfill Crisis
Bali’s natural beauty is world-renowned, yet beneath its pristine beaches lies a growing environmental crisis. The island produces an alarming...
Swiss-Belhotel International Unveils the Biggest Deals of the Year
Swiss-Belhotel International, a leading global hospitality management group, is delighted to announce its annual Black Friday sale. Swiss-Belhotel International offers...
Ministry of Tourism Announces Winners of 2024 Indonesian Tourism Village Awards
The 2024 Indonesian Tourism Village Awards (Anugerah Desa Wisata Indonesia or ADWI) was held at the Tanah Airku Theater, Taman...
Australian Tourist in Bali Suffers Painful Reaction from Tomcat Contact
A 24-year-old Australian woman, Natalie Carroll, experienced a severe skin reaction after an encounter with a tomcat during her holiday...
Turkey, Tropics and Thankfulness at Karma Kandara’s Traditional Thanksgiving Celebration
This Thanksgiving Day, we cordially invite you to partake in a truly authentic holiday dinner buffet at Karma Kandara, where...
Google Predicts Indonesia to Become the Largest Digital Economy in Southeast Asia
Google estimates that Indonesia’s digital economy will reach approximately US$90 billion by 2024, reflecting a 13% growth compared to last...
Monolocale Resort: Where Art Meets Luxury in Bali’s Heart
Monolocale, meaning “studio flat” in Italian, traditionally refers to a single-room living space with a kitchen and bathroom—a simple setting...
Immigration Announces Updated Rules for Extending Visa on Arrival and Visit Visa
Indonesia’s immigration has introduced updated rules for extending Visa on Arrival (VoA) and Visit Visa for foreign nationals. The extension...
The Westin Jakarta Announces New General Manager: Thomas Glaser
The Westin Jakarta is thrilled to announce the appointment of Thomas Glaser as its new General Manager. In this role,...
Impact of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Eruption, Flights from Australia to Bali Cancelled
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in East Flores Regency, East Nusa Tenggara erupted again on Tuesday night, 12th of November, resulting in...
Indonesia to Remove Property Taxes to Boost Housing Market
Indonesia’s government announces plans to eliminate property taxes and extend mortgage tenures to stimulate the housing market and support President...
2025 National Holidays and Collective Leave
The Indonesian government has announced a total of 27 national holidays and collective leave days for 2025. This schedule, detailed...
Ukraine Issues Prabowo Subianto Stamps, Hopes for Stronger Relationship
Special-edition stamps featuring the newly inaugurated President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, have been issued by the Ukrainian...
Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park Entrance Fee Surges, Prompts Reactions from Tourism Operators
The new entrance fee for Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park has nearly doubled for local and foreign visitors, with sudden...
Ministry of Industry Hopes Apple Will Commit to Building Factory in Bandung
The Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia hopes that Apple will commit to realising the proposed investment to...
DKI Jakarta to Introduce New Progressive Vehicle Tax Scheme in 2025
The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is set to implement a new scheme for vehicle tax in early 2025. The regulation...