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Up to 50,000 Indonesian workers may face layoffs over US tariffs

Up to 50,000 Indonesian workers may face layoffs over US tariffs

Roughly 50,000 Indonesian workers could lose their jobs due to new US tariffs, warned Said Iqbal, president of the Indonesian Labour Unions Confederation (KPSI).
Indonesia to boost US imports by up to $19B to balance trade

Indonesia to boost US imports by up to $19B to balance trade

American tourist deported from Bali after causing chaos at medical clinic

American tourist deported from Bali after causing chaos at medical clinic

Indonesia's horror movie industry rises from the grave

Indonesia's horror movie industry rises from the grave

Crunching popcorn and screaming, Indonesians are flocking to watch homegrown horror films in cinemas that draw on the country's penchant for ghost and monster stories.
April 14, 2025 | 02:42 am PT
Asia's most beautiful island introduces mandatory tourist reporting system for accommodations

Asia's most beautiful island introduces mandatory tourist reporting system for accommodations

Authorities in Indonesia have launched a new system that allows accommodation providers to report the presence of foreign guests on their premises in Bali, voted Asia's most beautiful island.
April 3, 2025 | 04:30 pm PT
Vietnam is South Korean carmakers’ ‘gold mine’ in Southeast Asia

Vietnam is South Korean carmakers’ ‘gold mine’ in Southeast Asia

Vietnam accounted for 101,738, or 63%, of the 160,515 vehicles that South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia sold in the six largest Southeast Asian markets last year.
April 2, 2025 | 12:29 am PT
Asia's most beautiful island deemed among world's most overrated places

Asia's most beautiful island deemed among world's most overrated places

Though Indonesia's Bali was continuously voted Asia's most beautiful island, Reddit users have listed it one of most overrated destinations due to pollution and overcrowding.
March 31, 2025 | 07:44 pm PT
Thailand strives to maintain durian export leadership as China tightens yellow dye inspections

Thailand strives to maintain durian export leadership as China tightens yellow dye inspections

With its exports to China slipping, Thailand is stepping up efforts to improve durian quality in response to China’s increased inspection for basic yellow 2, a cancer-causing dye.
March 27, 2025 | 08:54 pm PT
iPhone 16 series to be available in Indonesia next month

iPhone 16 series to be available in Indonesia next month

Teach giant Apple announced that the iPhone 16 will be available in Indonesia from April 11, indicating the sales ban in Southeast Asia's biggest economy had been lifted.
March 26, 2025 | 08:09 pm PT
Indonesia’s durian industry gears up for exports to China, challenging Southeast Asian peers

Indonesia’s durian industry gears up for exports to China, challenging Southeast Asian peers

Indonesia is preparing to begin shipping durians to China, the world’s largest market for the fruit where Vietnam and Thailand are currently the top suppliers.
March 25, 2025 | 11:16 pm PT
China’s largest coffee chain Luckin Coffee establishes exclusive coconut island in Indonesia

China’s largest coffee chain Luckin Coffee establishes exclusive coconut island in Indonesia

China’s largest coffee chain Luckin Coffee has signed an agreement with Indonesia’s Banggai Islands Regency, making it the exclusive premium origin of coconut milk for its flagship Coconut Latte.
March 24, 2025 | 08:51 pm PT
Snorkeling boat carrying 11 Australian tourists capsizes off Asia's most beautiful island

Snorkeling boat carrying 11 Australian tourists capsizes off Asia's most beautiful island

A snorkeling boat carrying 13 people, including 11 Australian tourists, capsized in rough seas off Indonesia’s resort island of Bali on Friday, killing a woman and injuring two others, police said.
March 21, 2025 | 06:53 pm PT
Indonesian fans demand coach Kluivert's sacking after heavy defeat to Australia

Indonesian fans demand coach Kluivert's sacking after heavy defeat to Australia

Indonesia's crushing 1-5 defeat to Australia in the 2026 World Cup third qualifying round has sparked backlash from domestic fans and media, with many calling for the immediate dismissal of head coach Patrick Kluivert.
March 20, 2025 | 10:04 pm PT
Indonesia can't sell tickets to Bahrain fans in World Cup qualifiers

Indonesia can't sell tickets to Bahrain fans in World Cup qualifiers

The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) allocated 3,000 tickets to Bahrain fans for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifier clash at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, but not a single ticket was purchased.
March 19, 2025 | 07:13 pm PT
Asia's most beautiful island to ban all travel activities for Nyepi Day

Asia's most beautiful island to ban all travel activities for Nyepi Day

Bali, recently voted Asia’s most beautiful island, will suspend all travel activities for 24 hours on March 29 as the island falls silent to observe Nyepi Day.
March 15, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
Party chief attends Vietnam – Indonesia business dialogue

Party chief attends Vietnam – Indonesia business dialogue

Vietnam's Communist Party General Secretary To Lam attended a business dialogue themed “A Partnership for Progress and Prosperity" in Jakarta Monday as part of his state visit to Indonesia and official visit to the ASEAN Secretariat there.
March 9, 2025 | 11:27 pm PT
Asia's most beautiful island to use 'water taxi' to address traffic congestion amid tourism boom

Asia's most beautiful island to use 'water taxi' to address traffic congestion amid tourism boom

The government of Indonesia's Bali island, which was named Asia's most beautiful by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, is planning to introduce a water taxi system as a strategic solution for frequent traffic congestion.
March 4, 2025 | 08:44 pm PT
Asia's most beautiful island warns tourists of rabies risk

Asia's most beautiful island warns tourists of rabies risk

Indonesia's Bali, voted the most beautiful island in Asia, has issued a rabies warning to visitors after an Indonesian man died from the disease following a dog bite.
March 2, 2025 | 07:53 pm PT
Indonesians swindled by scams using President Prabowo deepfakes

Indonesians swindled by scams using President Prabowo deepfakes

Wearing a traditional Indonesian black hat and shirt, President Prabowo Subianto speaks to the camera in an Instagram video, asking his people how he can help them after his election last year.
March 1, 2025 | 08:44 pm PT
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