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Showing posts with label Bali. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bali. Show all posts
Monday, February 23, 2026
Monday, December 29, 2025
Bali sees dip in domestic tourists, pins hopes on foreign visitors
Bali sees dip in domestic tourists, pins hopes on foreign visitors
Bali Governor I Wayan Koster attributed the decline to a reduced number of domestic flights, noting that several aircraft operated by national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia and its subsidiary Citilink are currently undergoing maintenance
Monday, November 3, 2025
Bali deadly floods highlight Indonesian island's overtourism struggles
Bali deadly floods highlight Indonesian island's overtourism struggles
Authorities fall short in tackling uncontrolled development amid record visitor numbers
Friday, February 14, 2025
Indonesia makes $1bn health care bet to keep rich patients at home
Indonesia makes $1bn health care bet to keep rich patients at home
Red tape delays rollout of upscale medical tourism facilities
Monday, January 20, 2025
Indonesian cities cease public transport amid funding shortage
Indonesian cities cease public transport amid funding shortage
Bali and other cities in Indonesia have either ceased or reduced their transportation services due to a lack of funding from central and local governments.
Monday, November 11, 2024
Overtourism or balanced development? Bali airport plan sparks debate
Overtourism or balanced development? Bali airport plan sparks debate
Long Indonesia's premier tourist destination, Bali keeps getting all the attention, and ongoing government initiatives, rather than spread out development across the country, further cement the island's dominance, to the extent that many now worry about overtourism.
<https://www.thejakartapost.com/business/2024/11/09/overtourism-or-balanced-development-bali-airport-plan-sparks-debate.html>
Monday, September 9, 2024
Bali proposes two-year moratorium on hotel, nightclub construction
Bali proposes two-year moratorium on hotel, nightclub construction
Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Pandjaitan said the moratorium could last five-10 years if the need arose, based on the government's assessment of current conditions.
Friday, August 2, 2024
Indonesia's bid to create family office hub in Bali is a tough ask
Indonesia's bid to create family office hub in Bali is a tough ask
Emulating Singapore's gold standard requires investment and strategic reforms
<https://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Indonesia-s-bid-to-create-family-office-hub-in-Bali-is-a-tough-ask>
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Advent of the Era of the AEC and Its Impact on Singapore and Indonesia(11)
Comparative Study on the Perception and Response of Singapore and Indonesia
This was in line with the ASEAN Vision 2020, which aimed to transform the ASEAN into a stable, prosperous and highly-competitive region with equitable economic development, reduced poverty, and socio-economic disparities, progressing in tandem with the establishment of the ASEAN Political Security Community and the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community.
It was not until 2003, at the 9th ASEAN Summit, that the ASEAN leaders first declared the formation of an 'ASEAN Economic Community' as stated in the Bali Concord II.
Friday, August 4, 2023
Walking around Cafes in Indonesia(4)
Introduction of Indonesian Cafes
'Walking around Cafes in Indonesia' is based upon the coffee lover's honest passion for Indonesia. Sincerely hope my book could turn out handy to guide potential readers to the new world of Indonesian coffee.
Cafes in Jakarta, center of the nation's politics and economy, and cafes in Surabaya and Bandung, respectively 2nd and 3rd biggest city of Indonesia are included. Cafes in Bali, world-famous holiday island, and in Tokyo, Japan are touched upon as well.
Monday, July 3, 2023
Why the World Pay Attention to Indonesia(5)
Why the World Pay Attention to Indonesia
In fact, the number of Indonesian visitors to South Korea already reached 200,000 in 2014. On the other hand, as many as 2,200 South Korean businesses have been actively involved in Indonesia to navigate a new growth engine such as Halal market to cope with the 21st century.
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
High Time for Digital Cooperation between Korea and Indonesia(8)
High Time for Digital Cooperation between Korea and Indonesia
What Korea has experienced in the last 20 years in becoming a global digital leader can be valuable asset to the Indonesian journey heading for the digital society.
Beginning with promising fields including the fintech and the education, now is the right time for young startups in both countries to join hands with each other and hit the digital road hard.
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Walking around Cafes in Indonesia(4)
Introduction of Indonesian Cafes
Cafes in Jakarta, center of the nation's politics and economy, and cafes in Surabaya and Bandung, respectively 2nd and 3rd biggest city of Indonesia are included. Cafes in Bali, world-famous holiday island, and in Tokyo, Japan are touched upon as well.
'Walking around Cafes in Indonesia' is based upon the coffee lover's honest passion for Indonesia. Sincerely hope my book could turn out handy to guide potential readers to the new world of Indonesian coffee.
Cafes in Jakarta, center of the nation's politics and economy, and cafes in Surabaya and Bandung, respectively 2nd and 3rd biggest city of Indonesia are included. Cafes in Bali, world-famous holiday island, and in Tokyo, Japan are touched upon as well.
'Walking around Cafes in Indonesia' is based upon the coffee lover's honest passion for Indonesia. Sincerely hope my book could turn out handy to guide potential readers to the new world of Indonesian coffee.
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Why Indonesia?(5)
Why the World Pay Attention to Indonesia
In fact, the number of Indonesian visitors to South Korea already reached 200,000 in 2014. On the other hand, as many as 2,200 South Korean businesses have been actively involved in Indonesia to navigate a new growth engine such as Halal market to cope with the 21st century.
Against this background, it is a pity that Indonesia hasn't been properly presented to South Koreans yet. Publications on Indonesia have mostly been focusing on tourism to Bali or Indonesian language learning.
In fact, the number of Indonesian visitors to South Korea already reached 200,000 in 2014. On the other hand, as many as 2,200 South Korean businesses have been actively involved in Indonesia to navigate a new growth engine such as Halal market to cope with the 21st century.
Against this background, it is a pity that Indonesia hasn't been properly presented to South Koreans yet. Publications on Indonesia have mostly been focusing on tourism to Bali or Indonesian language learning.
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Why the World Pay Attention to Indonesia(6)
An Overview of Indonesia
Major cities in Java Island like Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Jogjakarta, Solo(Surakarta) and Bali Island are touched upon, too. In addition, general map and information of Indonesia as well as simple Indonesian expressions are provided.
From the bottom of my heart, I sincerely hope 'Why the World Pay Attention to Indonesia' will play a timely and meaningful role of narrowing distance between Indonesia and South Korea further. It couldn't be better if this publication will prove itself helpful to those South Korean businesses and young people dreaming of their future in Indonesia.
Major cities in Java Island like Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Jogjakarta, Solo(Surakarta) and Bali Island are touched upon, too. In addition, general map and information of Indonesia as well as simple Indonesian expressions are provided.
From the bottom of my heart, I sincerely hope 'Why the World Pay Attention to Indonesia' will play a timely and meaningful role of narrowing distance between Indonesia and South Korea further. It couldn't be better if this publication will prove itself helpful to those South Korean businesses and young people dreaming of their future in Indonesia.
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Why the World Pay Attention to Indonesia(5)
An Overview of Indonesia
Against this background, it is a pity that Indonesia hasn't been properly presented to South Koreans yet. Publications on Indonesia have mostly been focusing on tourism to Bali or Indonesian language learning. This is where 'Why the World Pay Attention to Indonesia' initiates.
This book aims to introduce still-unfamiliar Indonesia to South Korea in an easy way. 3-year-long experience in Indonesia mixed with curiosity of a former journalist produced 35 stories over Indonesian politics, economy, society and culture.
Against this background, it is a pity that Indonesia hasn't been properly presented to South Koreans yet. Publications on Indonesia have mostly been focusing on tourism to Bali or Indonesian language learning. This is where 'Why the World Pay Attention to Indonesia' initiates.
This book aims to introduce still-unfamiliar Indonesia to South Korea in an easy way. 3-year-long experience in Indonesia mixed with curiosity of a former journalist produced 35 stories over Indonesian politics, economy, society and culture.
Monday, January 22, 2018
Walking around Cafes in Indonesia(3)
Introduction of Indonesian cafes along with local coffee culture
In doing so, I've introduced 20 impressive cafes in Indonesia to COFFEE SPACE. 10 most memorable places out of the 20 were finally came on my e-book, 'Walking around Cafes in Indonesia'.
Cafes in Jakarta, center of the nation's politics and economy, and cafes in Surabaya and Bandung, respectively 2nd and 3rd biggest city of Indonesia are included. Cafes in Bali, world-famous holiday island, and in Tokyo, Japan are touched upon as well.
'Walking around Cafes in Indonesia' is based upon the coffee lover's honest passion for Indonesia. Sincerely hope my book could turn out handy to guide potential readers to the new world of Indonesian coffee.
In doing so, I've introduced 20 impressive cafes in Indonesia to COFFEE SPACE. 10 most memorable places out of the 20 were finally came on my e-book, 'Walking around Cafes in Indonesia'.
Cafes in Jakarta, center of the nation's politics and economy, and cafes in Surabaya and Bandung, respectively 2nd and 3rd biggest city of Indonesia are included. Cafes in Bali, world-famous holiday island, and in Tokyo, Japan are touched upon as well.
'Walking around Cafes in Indonesia' is based upon the coffee lover's honest passion for Indonesia. Sincerely hope my book could turn out handy to guide potential readers to the new world of Indonesian coffee.
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Walking around Cafes in Indonesia(3)
Introduction of Indonesian Cafes
Cafes in Jakarta, center of the nation's
politics and economy, and cafes in Surabaya and Bandung, respectively 2nd
and 3rd biggest city of Indonesia are included.
Cafes in Bali,
world-famous holiday island, and in Tokyo, Japan are touched upon as well. 'Walking
around Cafes in Indonesia' is based upon the coffee lover's honest passion for
Indonesia.
Sincerely hope my book could turn out handy to guide potential
readers to the new world of Indonesian coffee.
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Why the World Pay Attention to Indonesia(4)
An Overview of Indonesia
This book aims to introduce still-unfamiliar Indonesia to South Korea in an easy way. 3-year-long experience in Indonesia mixed with curiosity of a former journalist produced 35 stories over Indonesian politics, economy, society and culture. Major cities in Java Island like Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Jogjakarta, Solo(Surakarta) and Bali Island are touched upon, too.
In addition, general map and information of Indonesia as well as simple Indonesian expressions are provided. From the bottom of my heart, I sincerely hope 'Why the World Pay Attention to Indonesia' will play a timely and meaningful role of narrowing distance between Indonesia and South Korea further.
It couldn't be better if this publication will prove itself helpful to those South Korean businesses and young people dreaming of their future in Indonesia.
This book aims to introduce still-unfamiliar Indonesia to South Korea in an easy way. 3-year-long experience in Indonesia mixed with curiosity of a former journalist produced 35 stories over Indonesian politics, economy, society and culture. Major cities in Java Island like Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Jogjakarta, Solo(Surakarta) and Bali Island are touched upon, too.
In addition, general map and information of Indonesia as well as simple Indonesian expressions are provided. From the bottom of my heart, I sincerely hope 'Why the World Pay Attention to Indonesia' will play a timely and meaningful role of narrowing distance between Indonesia and South Korea further.
It couldn't be better if this publication will prove itself helpful to those South Korean businesses and young people dreaming of their future in Indonesia.
Friday, October 6, 2017
Why the World Pay Attention to Indonesia(3)
An Overview of Indonesia
Relationship between Indonesia and South Korea is getting closer as well. More and more young generation in Indonesia goes wild with South Korean celebrities while South Korean electronic goods, IT gadgets and food gain huge popularity among the public.
In fact, the number of Indonesian visitors to South Korea already reached 200,000 in 2014. On the other hand, as many as 2,200 South Korean businesses have been actively involved in Indonesia to navigate a new growth engine such as Halal market to cope with the 21st century.
Against this background, it is a pity that Indonesia hasn’t been properly presented to South Koreans yet. Publications on Indonesia have mostly been focusing on tourism to Bali or Indonesian language learning. This is where ‘Why the World Pay Attention to Indonesia’ initiates.
Relationship between Indonesia and South Korea is getting closer as well. More and more young generation in Indonesia goes wild with South Korean celebrities while South Korean electronic goods, IT gadgets and food gain huge popularity among the public.
In fact, the number of Indonesian visitors to South Korea already reached 200,000 in 2014. On the other hand, as many as 2,200 South Korean businesses have been actively involved in Indonesia to navigate a new growth engine such as Halal market to cope with the 21st century.
Against this background, it is a pity that Indonesia hasn’t been properly presented to South Koreans yet. Publications on Indonesia have mostly been focusing on tourism to Bali or Indonesian language learning. This is where ‘Why the World Pay Attention to Indonesia’ initiates.
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