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
Village-run enterprises improve the delivery of water
Sumedang/Indonesia – In February 2015, Indonesia’s Constitutional Court annulled the 2004 Water Resources Law, thus providing state agencies more authority over water resources. That means community-owned enterprises managing water resources at the village level – locally known as Bumdes – … Continue reading Village-run enterprises improve the delivery of water
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
ASEAN: Setting up Regional Disaster Response
Jakarta – “Recognising that natural disasters cut across boundaries, strengthening the relationship between Southeast Asia and South Asia is an urgent imperative,” Alicia Dela Rosa Bala, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community said today during the visit of … Continue reading ASEAN: Setting up Regional Disaster Response
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
ASEAN Enhances Capacity in Resolving Vertical Agreement Cases
Jakarta – A “Workshop on Competition Issues in Manufacturer-Distributor-Retailer Restraints: A Comparison and Hypothetical Application of Different Approaches in ASEAN Member States (AMS) and the United States” was convened from 19-21 January in the Indonesian capital. The workshop aimed at … Continue reading ASEAN Enhances Capacity in Resolving Vertical Agreement Cases
ASEAN TODAY TV: Indian Ocean Tsunami Remembered
Jakarta – Survivors recall the day 10 years ago when a massive tsunami changed their lives. That story tops the January 2015 edition of “ASEAN Today TV”. Chairat Thomya of Thailand’s Channel 3 co-anchors the programme from Bangkok, with Dalton Tanonaka … Continue reading ASEAN TODAY TV: Indian Ocean Tsunami Remembered
“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