Indonesia's warm climate, myriad islands and unique cultures, not to mention its geographical spread, make it a country that can take a lifetime to fully explore. Jakarta's hectic streets can leave the hardiest of travelers weary, but with volcanic landscapes, verdant rainforests and empty beaches at every turn, there are plenty of opportunities to find that vacation vibe. Laid back Flores delivers some of...
A car is plugged in at a charging point for electric vehicles in London, Britain, on March 6, 2018. (REUTERS/Simon Dawson) Adrian Wail Akhlas The Jakarta Post Jakarta / Wed, December 30, 2020 / 07:26 pm Indonesia has sealed a deal worth US$9.8 billion with South Korea’s LG Energy Solution to develop the world’s first integrated electric vehicle (EV) battery industry, Indonesia’s...
The presence of foreign tourists remains the hope of Bali tourism which now sinking due to the pandemic – IST December 24, 2020 Kanal Bali DENPASAR – President Joko Widodo inaugurated Sandiaga Uno as the new Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy on Wednesday (23/12/2020). He is expected to help Bali prepare for the opening of international tourism. Head of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant...
Photo for illustration purpose only. Photo: Unsplash By Coconuts Bali Dec 18, 2020 | 11:50am Bali time There is such a thing as holiday stress in this life, and if you’re one with plans to travel to Bali for Christmas and the New Year, the recent changes to travel requirements may have caused you a little more than a headache. After announcing a pretty last-minute PCR swab test requirement for those...
The design of the Transportation Ministry's proving ground in Bekasi, West Java. (Courtesy of Transportation Ministry and PT PII/-) Norman Harsono The Jakarta Post Jakarta / Fri, December 11, 2020 / 04:17 pm The Transportation Ministry aims to finish building a Rp 1.64 trillion (US$116.5 million), international standard motor vehicle "proving ground" within the next four years to help...