Start Now! How To Get a Business License in Indonesia
As a country with various investment charms, Indonesia also opens many opportunities for foreigners to open a small business. This might be an option if you want to avoid setting up a big company and choosing to set up a small business while looking at the Indonesian market. Small businesses refer to small-scale enterprises owned […]
Celebrating Earth Day: Cleaning Up over 10 tons of Plastic Around Bali and East Java
Happy Earth Day! Celebrating Earth Day on April 22, 2024, Sungai Watch conducted multiple cleanups around Bali and East Java. Over the course of two days, they collected over 10 tons of plastic waste! The Sungai Watch community focuses on handling waste in rivers. To combat plastic waste, the community is reached out to through […]
Indonesia Will Introduce a New Passport Design and Color
Indonesia’s iconic green passport will change its design. The Directorate General of Immigration of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights revealed plans to change the design and color of Indonesian passports. The newly designed passport will be introduced to coincide with the 79th Indonesian Independence Day on August 17, 2024. The new Indonesian passport […]
Update: Hundreds of Houses Damaged by Mount Ruang Eruption
The impact of Mount Ruang‘s eruption in Sulawesi damaged hundreds of houses. The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) recorded that 498 houses and three public facilities were destroyed. “The number was obtained based on the recapitulation results carried out by the disaster emergency management team on the fourth day or Saturday (20/4),” said the Head […]
Melukat Ritual Proposed as Side Event at World Water Forum in Bali
Indonesia has been selected as the host of the 10th World Water Forum (WWF), which will be held in Bali from May 18 to 25, 2024. The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy said that world delegates would be introduced to the melukat procession. Melukat has spiritual significance to the Balinese people and has become […]
Funny Moments of Foreigner Bringing Children to Taste Typical Indonesian Snacks
Indonesian food is famous for being delicious and diverse. One of them is batagor, which is a delightful cheap street food. Apparently, the existence of batagor attracted the interest of a foreigner with his two small children. In a viral video piece circulating on Tiktok and Instagram, a foreigner was seen inviting his child to […]
Anthony Kiedis, Red Hot Chili Peppers Vocalist, Relaxes in Mentawai and Eats Lesehan
The Red Hot Chili Peppers vocalist from the United States was caught on vacation in Mentawai, West Sumatra. This is known from the portrait of Anthony Kiedis with two local residents whom he called local shamans. In the viral portrait, two shamans enjoy their time with Anthony Kiedis, who is smoking cloves while holding a […]
Algerian Tourist Deported After Overstaying and Refusing to Pay for Food
Immigration Office Ngurah Rai detained an Algerian tourist with the initials SAB who violated his stay permit and caused trouble because he refused to pay for food. Head of Ngurah Rai Immigration Office Suhendra said the tourist was arrested based on reports from the public. “He (SAB) ate at the stall and refused to pay. […]
Indonesian Coffee Shop Opens Business Opportunities in South Korea
The Indonesian government actively supports the presence of the Kopi Tuku Pop-Up Shop in South Korea. Opening a pop-up shop in Seoul is expected to increase business opportunities for the Indonesian coffee business in South Korea. Seoul Trade Attaché Eko Prilianto Sudrajat also expressed his support for Toko Kopi Tuku’s efforts. He said that the […]
Mount Ruang in Sulawesi Erupts, Sends Volcanic Ash as High as 3000 Meters
Mount Ruang in North Sulawesi erupted on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. The eruption caused the mountain to emit volcanic ash as high as 3,000 meters. “The ash was observed to be gray and black in color with thick intensity towards the south. At the time of this report, the eruption is still ongoing,” wrote an […]