Indonesia

For many low-income families in Indonesia, the dream of owning a home has long been out of reach due to the increasing cost of property. But a big change in the structure has come to transform this reality. The Indonesian government officially approved in June 2026 a very innovative program of subsidized home loans for 40 years. Authorized by President …

Having extensive capital isn’t the only thing needed to build wealth, and it is not a complicated aspect of finance. The time has finally arrived for 2026, where people with a low budget can invest in Indonesia starting from Rp 100,000 or even smaller. But the barriers to entry have been rendered obsolete, and today’s micro-investing apps have set a …

But Southeast Asia is still a sun-seeker’s, culture traveler’s, and work-from-carnets hub. If you are looking for 2 weeks of incredible holiday in Southeast Asia and one of the greatest resort provinces to choose from is either Thailand’s No.1 island province or Indonesia’s famous Island of the Gods. Both tropical locations boast stunning shorelines, certainly incredible food, and amazing cultural …

The dream of becoming the next Tom Brady of the office move is now a reality: from a cubicle at the office to a beachfront cafe in Bali or a bustling workspace in Jakarta. Previously, digital nomads struggled with a tangled web of short-term tourist visas, but the Indonesian government took a major leap forward and revamped the immigration process …

The Free Nutritious Meal Program is an initiative undertaken by the Government of Indonesia to provide nutritious food to children and vulnerable groups throughout the country. But, recently the initiative has encountered trouble in operation and it has been put to a halt and restructured. Indonesia will temporarily suspend its flagship free school meals programme during school holidays and scale …

The speedy growth of cross-border QR payments systems across Southeast Asia has created greater convenience for travelers. There need not be large sums to be swapped over or someone to locate a currency counter. Rather, everyday transactions are necessary to be carried out through a familiar mobile banking application at home. This project links up the national QR payment infrastructures …

Jakarta is one of the most dynamic and vibrant cities in the state of Southeast Asia with many million visitors annually, known for its rich history, modern-day shopping districts, and vibrant cuisine scene, all along with the booming business life. Singles can find a new place to explore in the capital of Indonesia. However, it’s important to be informed about …

There’s nothing more refreshing than arriving in paradise, but getting in the plane and then having to wait in a two-hour immigration line can ruin your vacation mood right off the bat. Fortunately, Ngurah Rai International Airport has a game changing solution. To avoid long queues, you can pre-register your ASEAN/E-VOA passport and easily pass through the newly installed biometric …

While international visitor numbers hit record highs, much of South Bali’s tourist hotspots are experiencing high levels of overtourism, including Canggu, Seminyak and the central part of Ubud. The tranquil Island of the Gods can sometimes seem like it’s enclosed by a sea of scooters and a crowd of selfie takers. But a strong slow travel movement is pushing out …

When it comes to sipping cocktails on a sunny beach while savoring the exotic view, it’s hard to find the right balance when you’re trying to find the right sweet spot for perfect weather and empty beaches and cheap prices. Indonesia attracts most visitors in July/August, which makes paradise an unfortunately crowded activity bottleneck. But what if you could enjoy …