BPOM Named WHO Listed Authority, First Developing Nation to Reach Top Standard
Indonesia has reached a milestone in global health regulation. The Indonesian Food and Drug Authority, known as BPOM, has officially been recognized by the...
Gili Trawangan Named World’s Best Swimming Spot for 2026
A small island off the coast of Lombok has just earned a big global title. Gili Trawangan has been crowned the world’s best swimming...
Indonesia Imported USD 86.1 Million in US Alcohol to Support Tourism
Indonesia’s decision to bring in alcoholic beverages from the United States has drawn attention, especially after officials revealed the numbers behind the policy. In...
Whoosh Offers Rp 200,000 Ramadan Group Promo for Jakarta–Bandung Trips
Traveling between Jakarta and Bandung during the holy month of Ramadan is becoming more comfortable. There’s good news. Whoosh is rolling out a special...
Two International Cruise Ships Dock at Komodo, Boosting Labuan Bajo Tourism
Labuan Bajo felt a little busier than usual last Thursday. Two massive cruise ships, MS Riviera and MS Viking Sky, dropped anchor near Komodo...
Three New BI-FAST Features Aim to Simplify Mass and Recurring Payments
Money is moving faster than ever in Indonesia, and BI-FAST is right at the center of it. During the fourth quarter of 2025, transactions...
BI Urges iPhone Users to Be Patient as Apple Reviews QRIS Tap NFC Access
For many iPhone users in Indonesia, tapping a phone to pay with QRIS Tap is still out of reach. Bank Indonesia is asking them...
Balinese Endek, Real Impact. Bali Records 5.82 Percent Growth in 2025
Wearing a piece of fabric might seem like a small, personal choice. In Bali, it has become an economic strategy. Governor Wayan Koster believes...
Nusantara Positioned as Global Living Laboratory for Sustainable Urban Development
The Nusantara Capital City is not only rising as Indonesia’s future capital. It is also being shaped as a real-world classroom for sustainable urban...
The Nyabah Palm Is in Danger. Can Bali Save Its Endemic Treasure?
High in Bali’s cool mountain landscapes, a rare palm quietly struggles to survive. The nyabah palm, known scientifically as Pinanga arinasae, exists only in...
