Indonesia and US Agree to Develop Semiconductor Industry in BatamIndonesia ExpatFebruary 24, 2026February 24, 2026 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 24, 2026February 24, 20260 Indonesia moves to position Batam as a strategic semiconductor hub through a US$4.9 billion partnership with the United States (US)....
AirFish WIG Craft Set to Launch High-Speed Singapore–Batam Route by Late 2026Indonesia ExpatFebruary 6, 2026 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 6, 20260 A high-speed maritime transportation system known as AirFish is set to operate on the Singapore–Batam route in the second half...
Immigration Records 84,230 Foreign Nationals Using Short-Stay Visas in BatamIndonesia ExpatJanuary 27, 2026January 27, 2026 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 27, 2026January 27, 20260 The seven-day Special Short Visit Visa (Visa Kunjungan Singkat Khusus or VKSK) policy has had a significant impact on foreign...
Mayapada Healthcare Breaks Ground on International Hospital in Batam’s Tourism and Healthcare SEZIndonesia ExpatAugust 29, 2025 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 29, 20250 Mayapada Healthcare and Apollo Hospitals India begin development of Batam’s first private international hospital within the Special Economic Zone. Mayapada...
Cross Hotels & Resorts Signs Dual-Branded Deal in BatamIndonesia ExpatMay 14, 2025 by Indonesia ExpatMay 14, 20250 Cross Hotels & Resorts proudly announces the signing of two dynamic lifestyle hotels in Batam, Indonesia: Cross Batam The Mix...
Riau Islands Boost Foreign Tourist Arrivals Through New Easy Access ProgrammeIndonesia ExpatMay 5, 2025 by Indonesia ExpatMay 5, 20250 The Riau Islands Provincial Tourism Office is actively working to increase foreign tourist arrivals through the Easy Access programme. The...
Foreign Film Crew Deported from Batam After Visa ViolationIndonesia ExpatApril 28, 2025 by Indonesia ExpatApril 28, 20250 Nine foreign nationals (Warga Negara Asing or WNA) who illegally carried out film production activities in Batam using a visiting...
Riau Islands Advocate for Visa Policy Relaxation to Boost TourismIndonesia ExpatJanuary 8, 2025 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 8, 20250 The Governor of the Riau Islands Province, Ansar Ahmad, has spoken up regarding the importance of flexible visa policies and...
The Ascott Limited Signs Landmark Agreement for New Ascott Batam PropertyIndonesia ExpatNovember 4, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 4, 20240 The Ascott Limited, a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), officially announced its strategic partnership with PT...
Permanent Residents of Singapore Now Visa-Free to Visit Batam, Bintan, and KarimunIndonesia ExpatOctober 8, 2024March 4, 2025 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 8, 2024March 4, 20250 The Directorate General of Immigration of the Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Rights has issued a visa-free visit policy...
Riau Islands Special Economic Zones Capable of Being an Investment Gateway, Government RemarksIndonesia ExpatAugust 29, 2024August 29, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 29, 2024August 29, 20240 Riau Islands have emerged as a strategic investment hub in Indonesia, boasting the highest number of Special Economic Zones and...
Cross Hotels & Resorts Lands Major Hotel Deal on Batam IslandIndonesia ExpatJune 21, 2024June 21, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatJune 21, 2024June 21, 20240 Discover Cross Batam Antapura: A Luxury Island Resort Opening in 2027. Expanding upon its renowned commitment to offering guests an...
Foreigner-Friendly Property Hotspots in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatSeptember 22, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 22, 20230 Indonesia’s attractive real estate market is catching the attention of foreigners, particularly in regions like Batam, Jakarta, and Bali. For...
Opus Bay, Your Dream Vacation HomeIndonesia ExpatMarch 2, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 2, 20230 Batam Island, Indonesia isn’t merely a triangular crossroad for trade between Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. Batam Island is also famed...
Top Potential Cities in Indonesia to Run a BusinessRazi Faruqi PashaJanuary 16, 2023May 1, 2023 by Razi Faruqi PashaJanuary 16, 2023May 1, 20230 If you are an entrepreneur, you should think about starting or growing your business in Indonesia. The nation is the...
Foreign Traffic Violators to be Reported to Immigration in Riau IslandsIndonesia ExpatNovember 24, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 24, 20220 Foreigners who commit traffic violations in Riau Islands will be stopped from leaving Indonesia until they pay up under a...
Visa Rules for Foreign Tourists Entering Bali and Riau IslandsIndonesia ExpatFebruary 1, 2022February 1, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 1, 2022February 1, 20220 The government will allow foreign tourists to visit Bali and the Riau Islands through two airports in Bali and the...
Government Opens Travel Bubble Bintan-Batam and Singapore?Indonesia ExpatJanuary 24, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 24, 20220 Indonesia has opened the door to domestic tourism through the Batam-Bintan-Singapore travel bubble scheme as of Monday 24th January. Coordinating...
10 Blackmailers Arrested in Batam for Threatening to Spread Porn of Officials in ChinaIndonesia ExpatJanuary 8, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 8, 20220 Ten Chinese citizens have been arrested by members of the Sub-Directorate V Cyber Crime of the Special Criminal Investigation Directorate...
Opus Bay, a new township paradise in Indonesia that sets apart from the restIndonesia ExpatAugust 10, 2021August 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 10, 2021August 10, 20210 Tuan Sing Holdings Launches First Phase of Opus Bay in Batam. This diversified regional investment holding company in property development,...
Handpicked Holidays by IHG Hotels & ResortsIndonesia ExpatJune 24, 2021July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 24, 2021July 9, 20210 Handpicked Holidays by IHG Hotels & Resorts is a collection of all-inclusive packages exclusively to IHG Rewards loyalty members. As...