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Home » ASIA » Bali’s New Digital Visa Policy Eases International Travel Despite 5 Euro Taxation, Boosting Trip and Enhancing Visitor Experience in Indonesia Island Tourism Monday, July 15, 2024Reading Time: 8 minutesBali, the enchanting Indonesian island known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality, has taken a significant step to boost its tourism sector in Indonesia. The introduction of a digital visa policy in Indonesia is making travel to Bali easier and more accessible for international visitors, despite the imposition of new taxation measures. This innovative approach from the Indonesia Tourism is poised to attract more tourists,…
Indonesia strengthens cybersecurity measures following ransomware attack Indonesia was forced to review its digital technology strategy and bolster its cybersecurity in the wake of a recent hack that severely affected the nation’s data system. The government has been pushed to fortify its cybersecurity and review its digital technology policy in the wake of the recent incident that severely crippled Indonesia’s national data system. Hadi Tjahjanto, Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, declared on Friday that the country would enhance digital security and fortify the national data center’s system capacities, according to sources. We are building the data…
Ford has been growing its electric vehicle (EV) portfolio rapidly in order to keep up with global targets to phase out combustion engine vehicles. Credit: D K Grove via Shutterstock. US carmaker Ford Motor announced it will take a direct stake in Indonesia’s battery-nickel plant in an attempt to secure its supply chain for electric vehicles (EVs). Indonesia’s PT Vale and China’s Huayou Cobalt are the other two investors in the deal. According to a joint statement from the companies, the project is set to produce 120,000 tons of nickel chemicals annually, with commercial production starting in 2026. While…
Citizens of India may soon be eligible to travel visa-free to Indonesia after the latter’s authorities are considering the possibility of abolishing such requirements for Indians. According to local media reports, the new changes will likely be finalised within the next month, with the country’s government continuously attempting to find effective ways to boost the tourism sectors, thus contributing to the economic growth, VisaGuide.World reports. The recent move aims to attract a large number of nationals from India. At present, nationals of India are required to apply for a visa when planning to travel to Indonesia for different purposes, including…
Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Tuesday he had signed a regulation requiring digital platforms to pay media outlets that provide them with content, a move aimed at levelling the playing field between the media industry and big tech companies.Digital platforms in Indonesia include Meta Platforms’ Facebook, Alphabet Inc’s “The spirit of the regulation is… to ensure a fair cooperation between media and digital platforms, provide clearer cooperation framework between them,” said Jokowi, as the president is popularly known.Google said it will review the regulation. It has worked with news publishers and the government to build a sustainable news ecosystem…
For miles, the only buildings we saw were traditional bamboo houses, their towering thatch roofs poking up above the trees. It was early September and my wife, Charlie, and I were driving south from Tambolaka Airport on the Indonesian island of Sumba. The place was still in the grip of its long dry season. All around us, a landscape of parched, golden grassland was dotted with villages. Buffalo grazed in the fields. Along the road we passed young men riding bareback on lean, sinewy horses. The rice fields were punctuated with billowing white flags to scare the birds away. From…
July 15, 2024Information hallCyber Security / Mobile Security Retail banking institutions in Singapore have three months to phase out the use of one-time passwords (OTPs) for authentication purposes when logging into online accounts to reduce the risk of phishing attacks. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks of Singapore (ABS) announced the decision on 9 July 2024. “Customers who have activated their digital token on their mobile device will need to use their digital tokens to log into their bank accounts via a browser or mobile banking app,” MAS said. said. “The digital token will authenticate…
Nvidia and Indonesia’s telco firm PT Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison plan to build an artificial intelligence centre in Central Java in 2024, worth $200 million, the communication minister said.Budi Arie Setiadi in a statement said the AI centre could consists of telecommunication infrastructure or a human resource centre and will be located in Surakarta city.Indosat’s CEO has provided information of the investment plan to Surakarta mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who is also Indonesia’s vice president elect and the son of the ongoing President Joko Widodo.”Why in Surakarta? Because they are ready, have good human resources and 5G infrastructure,” he said.(For top…
Indonesian Army takes part in security preparations for the upcoming G20 summit at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Air Force Base in Badung, Bali, Indonesia, Nov. 7, 2022. (Photo by Dicky Bisinglasi)JAKARTA, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) — Security is heightened in Indonesia’s Bali ahead of the 17th Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit scheduled for Nov. 15-16 with the theme “Recover Together, Recover Stronger.”Indonesian Army takes part in security preparations for the upcoming G20 summit at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Air Force Base in Badung, Bali, Indonesia, Nov. 7, 2022. (Photo by Dicky Bisinglasi)Indonesian Army takes part in security preparations for the…
FILE -Pope Francis waves as he leaves after his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at The Vatican, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and Singapore in September, the Vatican announced Friday, April 12 ,2024, confirming the longest trip of Francis’ papacy that is sure to test his health, stamina and mobility. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File) VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and Singapore in September, the Vatican announced Friday, confirming the longest trip of Francis’ papacy that is sure to test his…