Ascott : Serviced Residences in high demand
Singapore – Ascott is accelerating its expansion in Asia by forging strategic partnerships with developers in China, Japan and Thailand, amid an aggressive expansion expected to drive inventory up 300 per cent year-on-year this quarter. In China, Ascott has partnered … Continue reading Ascott : Serviced Residences in high demand
Indonesia: Virgin Australia cancels Bali flights
Jakarta – Virgin Australia cancelled all flights to and from Bali on Wednesday after the return of a volcanic ash cloud. Ten flights to and from the Indonesian resort island were cancelled after the volcanic ash advisory centre said flying … Continue reading Indonesia: Virgin Australia cancels Bali flights
Indonesia: Best Western opens the tallest hotel
Jakarta – Solo, a city in Central Java, welcomes the city’s tallest hotel: the new BEST WESTERN PREMIER Solo Baru. Rising 82 meters above the streets of this emerging Indonesian destination, this new hotel offers an array of upscale amenities, including … Continue reading Indonesia: Best Western opens the tallest hotel
Beyond the Lab: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology
Jakarta – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Committee on Science and Technology and the U.S. Mission to ASEAN today announced a second group of fellowships to ASEAN scientists to further drive policy debates and data-based decision making to … Continue reading Beyond the Lab: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology
Indonesia waives visas for 30 countries
Jakarta – Last week, Indonesia waived visas for 30 more countries, a move lauded by everyone in the travel industry. This brings to 45 the number of countries with visa waivers. Most significantly, the waivers covered key Asian markets such … Continue reading Indonesia waives visas for 30 countries
Bali: Dengue fever on the rise
Denpasar – The rainy season in Bali has begun to have an impact on health around the island with a number of private hospitals in Denpasar becoming overwhelmed with dengue fever patients.When asked, officers in private hospitals, Surya Husada and … Continue reading Bali: Dengue fever on the rise
Garuda Indonesia receives “5-star Airline” award
Jakarta – On January 27, Skytrax CEO Edward Plaisted presented PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. with the “5-star Airline” award which was received by Garuda Indonesia President & CEO, M. Arif Wibowo. Also attending the ceremony was the Minister of Communication … Continue reading Garuda Indonesia receives “5-star Airline” award
Earthquake hits Indonesia’s North Sumatra
Jakarta – An earthquake measuring 5.6 Richter scale jolted North Sumatra province of Indonesia earlier Tuesday, the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency said here.The quake struck at 07:53 a.m. local time with epicenter at 9 km northwest North Nias of the province … Continue reading Earthquake hits Indonesia’s North Sumatra
China, Indonesia discuss economic cooperation
Beijing – High-ranking officials from China and Indonesia held a high-level meeting in Beijing Monday to promote bilateral economic cooperation.Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi and Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economy Sofyan Djalil co-chaired the first meeting of China-Indonesia High-level Economic Dialogue.Hailing … Continue reading China, Indonesia discuss economic cooperation
“Wonderful Indonesia” brand re-launched
Jakarta – The Ministry of Tourism of Republic Indonesia conducted the re-launching of “Wonderful Indonesia” and “Pesona Indonesia” (The Charm of Indonesia) brands to further enhance the tourism marketing and promotional efforts on national and international scale. The brand is … Continue reading “Wonderful Indonesia” brand re-launched