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'Name your own island,' Indonesia tells investors
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 16/01/2017
» Investors willing to commit funds to developing some of Indonesia's more remote islands, thousands of which are still officially unnamed, will soon be able to leave their mark on the map ... literally.
Indonesia and Australia aim for trade pact by year-end
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 05/06/2017
» Indonesia and Australia hope to complete negotiations for a free trade agreement by the end of this year, following a successful seventh round of talks this month, which resulted in agreement on more "early outcomes" from the deal.
Indonesia gets tough on social media monitoring
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 14/08/2017
» After blocking Telegram since July 14, the Indonesian government has lifted its ban on the encrypted messaging service that has become popular as a platform for radicals and terrorists to communicate and propagate their ideas.
Bali braces for the Big Bang
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 04/12/2017
» As a resort island whose global popularity often outshines that of the country where it's located, Bali takes tourism very seriously. Consequently, capable management of events that threaten the island, its residents and visitors is crucial. Those management skills have been tested to the limit over the past two weeks as the eruptions from Mount Agung grow more ominous.
Lombok tourism hopes for speedy post-quake recovery
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 06/08/2018
» After safely evacuating more than a thousand hikers trapped on Mount Rinjani after the 6.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Lombok on July 29, authorities have been assessing the damage and its impact on the Indonesian island's residents and tourism industry.
Palu struggles back to life after deadly quake
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 15/10/2018
» It was just over two weeks ago that a 7.4 magnitude earthquake jolted the seaside town of Palu on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi as residents were preparing to stage a festival.
Meeting the challenges
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 29/10/2018
» Countries in East Asia-Pacific have been advised to better prepare themselves for disasters following the earthquakes in Indonesia last month.
Medication muddle
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 18/03/2019
» HIV patients in Indonesia have been forced to adjust their daily medication routine because of problems with the government's medication procurement programme.
Indonesia cleans up its mounting plastic waste
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 01/04/2019
» Having earned notoriety as one of the top marine polluters in the world from plastic waste, Indonesia is taking action, although the government and the private sector may not see eye to eye on how to tackle the problem.
Something to celebrate
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 17/02/2020
» The Indonesian government has added another cultural event of its ethnic Chinese community to its official list of top attractions in a bid to lure more domestic and international tourists.