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Whale sharks and the ocean on trial

The whale shark always presents a subtle irony. It's the largest fish in the world, reaching tens of meters in ...

Klook's study of 374,000 reviews finds that lesser-known cities create deeper emotional connection with travelers

 Klook, a leading pan-regional experiences platform in Asia Pacific, finds from traveler reviews that people ...

NTB denies foreign tourist cancallations linked to illegal mining

The West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) provincial government denied claims that illegal mining near Lombok’s tourist sites ...

Bali welcomes designation as world's best tourism destination

Bali welcomed its designation as the world’s best tourism destination by travel services company TripAdvisor, ...

Creative Economy Ministry revives businesses after Sumatra disasters

The Ministry of Creative Economy is restoring business activities in disaster-affected areas on Sumatra Island through ...

Papua unveils plan to build 14,000 homes in one year

The Papua provincial government announced plans to develop 14,000 homes for residents this year, starting in urban ...

Prabowo revises Nusantara Capital design to tackle heat, forest fire

President Prabowo Subianto has revised the design of the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) by ordering the addition of ...

Indonesia's push to tackle cervical cancer through early detection

The international community observes World Cancer Day every February 4 to raise global awareness of cancer, including ...

BRIN prepares technology forecasts to shape Indonesia's industry

National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is preparing to formulate future technology projections aimed at ...

Indonesia sees 10.44% rise in foreign tourist arrivals in 2025

Indonesia welcomed 13.98 million international tourists between January and November 2025, up 10.44 percent from the ...

Bali Zoo ends elephant rides, cites welfare rules

Bali Zoo has ended its elephant ride attraction for tourists, saying the move prioritizes animal welfare and complies ...

Riau authorities probe Sumatran tiger sighting near oil facility

Riau’s Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BBKSDA) is investigating a reported sighting of a Sumatran tiger ...

Indonesia launches solar-powered boats to aid small fishermen

Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has launched solar-powered electric boats to support ...

Rokid Accelerates Global Retail Expansion with Rollout Across Asia and Europe

Rokid, a pioneer in human-computer interaction and AI-powered smart glasses, announced the accelerated global ...

Australia Developers Triumph at the 20th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final

 The 20th edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series has culminated in spectacular style at its Grand ...