Norway & Indonesia Sign Agreement to Enhance Economic Cooperation
The officials of Norway and Indonesia have decided to expand their sectoral economic collaboration, including through the 2018 Indonesia-European Free Trade Association Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Indonesia-EFTA CEPA). The agreement was made during a recent discussion between Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Erling Rimestad and Dida Gardera, Expert Staff on Connectivity, Service Development, and Natural Resources […]
Russian Ambassador Responds Over Bali’s Proposal to Revoke Visa on Arrival
Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Lyudmila Vorobieva finally gave a statement about tourists from Russia, who, according to several reports, caused uproar and were involved in many cases in Bali. The Bali authorities have proposed revoking the Visa on Arrival (VoA) service for Russian tourists. Ambassador Vorobieva said her party always encourages Russian tourists visiting Indonesia […]
Bali’s Transportation Office Restricts E-Motorbikes on Nyepi
Despite the fact that private e-motorbikes do not pollute the environment, Bali’s Transportation Office has stated that they will not be permitted to operate on the island’s roads on Nyepi Holy Day, which falls on the 22nd of March. “In Bali, driving electric vehicles on Nyepi Day is not advised, but exceptions (will be made) […]
Rule-Breaking Foreigners: Immigration will Take Firm Action
The Directorate General of Immigration at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights has directed a central monitoring and enforcement team to assist in the prosecution of rule-breaking foreigners who violate Bali’s laws and regulations. “I have requested that a central-level monitoring and control (immigration) team assist Bali. Every day, I keep track of how […]
National ID Forgery in Bali: 4 Indonesians Arrested
Prosecutors in Denpasar announced the arrest of four Indonesians on the 15th of March in connection with a recent scandal involving the issuance of national ID cards (KTP) to two foreign nationals. The suspects from Indonesia were identified only by their initials: IWS, IKS, NKM, and PNP. The two foreigners arrested were KR, a Ukrainian, […]
IKN Development: Indonesia Signs MoU with Singapore
The OIKN (National Capital Authority of Indonesia) and the CLC (National Development Ministry of Singapore) have agreed to collaborate on the development of the future capital of Indonesia (IKN Nusantara) as a liveable city. Bambang Sukantono, the head of OIKN, and Desmond Lee, the head of Singapore’s National Development Department, signed an MoU on Thursday, […]
Merapi Volcano Eruption Covers Villages in Ash
The series of Merapi Volcano eruptions for the past week has been very concerning. On Saturday, Merapi Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes on the planet, erupted, spouting smoke and debris that covered neighbourhoods around it. According to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency, no fatalities were promptly reported. The ash cloud was reported 9,600 […]
Monitoring Bali Tourism: Ministry Forms Special Task Force
Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, Minister of Tourism and Creative Industries, announced on Wednesday that his government had assembled a task force of representatives from various institutions to keep an eye on Bali’s tourism industry. “A task force has been established. From the centre and the area, we (the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy) will closely […]
Silicon Valley Bank Bankrupts: Indonesia Possibly Stable
Former Finance Minister Muhammad Chatib Basri discussed how the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in the United States affected Indonesia. According to him, the impact on Indonesia’s financial sector is minimal. “Because our exposure is small,” he said during DBS Asian Insights Forum in The St. Regis Jakarta, South Jakarta on Wednesday night, 15th of […]
The Necessity of Virtual Offices in Indonesia
Businesses can now operate thanks to digital technology virtually, enabling employees to work from any location with an internet connection. This is especially important in Indonesia, where traffic congestion and sprawling geography can make commuting difficult. To make a registration of company in Indonesia, it’s necessary to have an office as part of the requirements. […]