Australia and Indonesia Free Trade Deal to be signed in Jakarta
Australia and Indonesia are poised to announce an “historic” free trade deal when Scott Morrison visits Jakarta on August 31, just a week after being sworn in as Prime Minister.…
JP Morgan equity PM promotes China and Indonesia “sweet” investment spots
In China, JP Morgan Asset Management is taking a larger role in the health care sector while reducing exposure to consumer discretionary, industrials and property. The group continues to be…
Lombok post-quake measures present a key opportunity to upgrade tourism infrastructures
As Lombok begins picking up the pieces following the recent string of devastating earthquakes the trade is adamant to show that most parts of the popular tourist island remain unaffected…
Indonesia’s Special Economic Zones are growing – Opportunities and Challenges
Over the last decade, Indonesia’s special economic zones (SEZs) and industrial estates have grown multi-fold, both in terms of number and breadth. In 2014, there were approximately 74 industrial estates…
Widodo Launches Roadmap for Indonesian Industry 4.0: “Making Indonesia 4.0”
The Indonesian government officially launched the roadmap called "Making Indonesia 4.0" earlier this week. Indonesian Industry 4.0 is a term that refers to the fourth industrial revolution in manufacturing and…
The ’10 New Balis’ directive is Catalysing growth beyond Bali
The Indonesian government’s ‘10 New Balis’ directive is poised to open up myriad tourism opportunities across the country, but investors, hotels and tour operators are seeing varying levels of readiness…
Hidden world of adventure and indulgence for celebrities in Sumba Island
More celebrities are discovering the exotic island of Sumba, with the latest being the Beckham's family. Panoramas are blue and nature is untamed on Sumba island, where tech billionaires and football stars…
NAM AIR Lombok-Bali route offer cheap flight options
NAM AIR Lombok-Bali route is operative, offering a cheap alternative to reach the first-class famous tourist destinations. NAM Air is an Indonesian airline based in Jakarta and a subsidiary of…
Lombok International Airport expansion: The latest updates 2018
This year's upgrading of Lombok International Airport is continuing and, over the past two months, a significant number of improvements have been made to the island's only airport facility. Construction…
Qatar signed a MoU to invest $500m on the ongoing projects within Indonesia’s 10 new Balis
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indonesian government to invest up to $500 million in the Southeast Asian country’s tourism sector, according to…