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Sri Lanka approves free tourist visas for 35 countries
Reuters, Published on 22/08/2024
» COLOMBO - Sri Lanka's cabinet approved issuing free tourist visas to visitors from 35 countries including China, India and Russia, a top official said on Thursday, in an effort to boost tourism and help revive its crisis-hit economy.
Indonesia celebrates a new capital struggling to take shape
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/08/2024
» JAKARTA - Indonesia is set to inaugurate its unfinished future capital city in the middle of a remote jungle on the island of Borneo, as funding struggles, missed deadlines and a change in the country’s leadership weigh on the multibillion dollar project.
Indonesia president hails economic, infrastructure wins in final state of nation
Published on 16/08/2024
» JAKARTA - Indonesian President Joko Widodo highlighted his economic, infrastructure and development successes in his final state of nation address on Friday, delivered months before he steps down after a decade as head of Southeast Asia's biggest economy.
After losing out to Thailand, Indonesia wants Chinese tourists to look beyond Bali
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/06/2024
» JAKARTA - Indonesia’s Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno is on a mission to get Chinese tourists to look beyond Bali for their next tropical getaway.
Elon Musk arrives in Indonesia's Bali for planned Starlink launch
Published on 19/05/2024
» JAKARTA: Tycoon Elon Musk arrived on the Indonesian island of Bali on Sunday ahead of the planned launch of SpaceX's Starlink internet service, which the Indonesian government hopes will boost internet penetration and health services in remote parts of the sprawling archipelago.
China warns nationals holidaying in Bali to mind safety risks
Published on 16/02/2024
» HONG KONG: China has issued a special warning to its nationals visiting Bali, after multiple "traffic accidents and drownings" involving Chinese tourists in the Indonesian resort island.
'Jokowi effect': How Indonesia's outgoing leader shaped election to succeed him
Published on 12/02/2024
» SEMARANG, Indonesia: His name is not on the ballot, but Indonesia's wildly popular President Joko Widodo, or "Jokowi", looms large over Wednesday's election in the world's third-largest democracy, and nowhere more than in his home province of Central Java.
Indonesian presidential hopefuls make final pitches
Published on 10/02/2024
» JAKARTA - Tens of thousands of supporters of Indonesia’s presidential contenders packed final rallies in the capital Jakarta and the Central Java city of Solo on Saturday, as campaigning draws to a close ahead of the world’s biggest single-day election.
Indonesian presidential front-runner stirs fears of ‘death of democracy’
Published on 21/01/2024
» JAKARTA: He hoped to succeed Indonesia’s long-time dictator. He ordered the kidnappings of pro-democracy activists. He was accused of atrocities during the ruthless military occupation of East Timor. He has said elections run counter to his country’s culture.
Indonesia presidential frontrunner under fire over defence plans
Published on 08/01/2024
» JAKARTA: Indonesian presidential frontrunner Prabowo Subianto suffered a barrage of attacks in a heated election debate on Sunday, with his two opponents taking aim at his military procurement strategy as defence minister, calling him reckless and wasteful.