Jakarta.The Ministry of Tourism and the Association of Indonesian Shopping Malls Managers, or APPBI, will hold month-long Wonderful Indonesia Culinary and Shopping Festival, or WICSF, at 150 malls in 19 cities across the country from Sept. 27.The cities include Jakarta, West Java's Bandung, Surabaya and Malang in East Java, Yogyakarta, Solo and Semarang in Central Java, South Sumatra's Palembang, North Sumatra's Medan, Bali, South Sulawesi's Makassar, Pekanbaru in Riau and Balikpapan, East Kalim...

Jakarta. The Port Master Plan intended for the Port of Benoa in Denpasar, Bali, was recently approved by Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi, according to Coordinating Maritime Affairs Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan.Construction on the port, as well as dredging of the Benoa Marina, are expected to begin on Sept. 11.According to Luhut, the port will be equipped with a large-enough dock to serve at least 100 incoming and foreign yachts.Nearby resorts and a shopping center are also planned...

Jakarta. Governments and businesses from 45 member countries of the Bali Process Forum on Friday (25/08) made a commitment to adopt the Indo-Pacific Modern Slavery Acts in a collective effort to end modern slavery in the region, and hopefully around the world. The Indo-Pacific Modern Slavery Acts, announced during the inaugural meeting of the Bali Process Government and Business Forum in Perth, Australia, include transparent and mandatory reporting requirements, which will force com...

The price of coal continued to strengthen for a second consecutive day on Thursday (24/08). The coal price for January 2018 contracts (the most-active contract on the Rotterdam commodities exchange) climbed 0.45 percent to USD $78.25 per metric ton, after closing higher 0.46 percent on the preceding trading day.The movement of coal prices were in contrast to the performance of crude oil prices that are hampered by Hurricane Harvey that is approaching the distillation centers on the T...

From the culinary treats of Ubud to the high-class resorts of Jimbaran Bay, Bali is a foodie haven which can surprise even veteran travelers. The island’s thriving restaurant scene embodies the best elements of Balinese culture – Indonesian traditions, Western and Australian influences and an endless party atmosphere, whilst using the fruits of this tropical paradise to create unique culinary creations. Here are 10 of the best restaurants you should visit when in town.1.Bebek BengilSince opening...