Lombok the New Bali: How Indonesia will make it happen
This is the third out of three blog posts explaining why and how Lombok is becoming the new Bali. Today we will talk about Lombok’s future. If you didn’t read…
Bright prospect in sight for the Indonesia-Korea comprehensive economic partnership
For many Koreans, attention will turn toward Vietnam as President Moon Jae-in implements his New Southern Policy targeting ASEAN countries and India, given the substantial economic relations between Vietnam and…
Canada and Indonesia relationship to strengthen with the last infrastructure project partnership
Indonesia is a dynamic country, influential regional power and a global player that offers Canada many opportunities for engagement. It has an emerging economy and is the world’s third-largest democracy.…
Switzerland and Indonesia Join Hands to Improve Skills in Tourism Industry
Switzerland and Indonesia launched a joint program in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, on Tuesday to improve the quality of the workforce in the latter's tourism industry. The program aims to address…
Germany and Indonesia business cooperation set to strengthen and increase significantly
Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi held a bilateral meeting with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Friday, Sept. 14. One of the focus of the discussions is to increase…
Singapore-Indonesia FDI bilateral treaty to be concluded before October leaders’ retreat
Singapore and Indonesia have agreed to conclude talks on a bilateral investment treaty between their countries before their leaders hold a retreat next month. They will also speed up talks…
‘Secure, open and inclusive’: Indo-Australia trade deal to cover almost everything
Ninety-nine per cent of Australian exports to Indonesia will now be able to enter tax free, or will receive preferential treatment, under the free trade deal struck by the two…
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.…
Can Tourism Recover on Lombok Island, the Indonesian emerging travel destination?
“Travelers are panicking” after Lombok, an emerging tourism destination, was hit by multiple earthquakes. But should they? After the Indonesian island of Lombok was hit by a 7.0-magnitude earthquake that…
Online single submission licensing system launched in Indonesia
Coordinating Economic Minister Darmin Nasution finally launched on Monday the Online Single Submission (OSS), a web-based business licensing system intended to cut the red tape involved in obtaining business permits. “The operation of the…
