Indonesia's Batam island, an industrial zone with dreams of transforming into a major tourist destination, is sprucing itself up to lure big-spending visitors from next-door Singapore. Batam is ...

APAC telcos Singtel and PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin) are partnering on a new subsea cable between Singapore and Indonesia. The two companies have announced a memorandum of ...

The anti-vaping measures in Singapore may result in more tourism for Batam, according to Batam Tourism Agency head Ardiwinata, The Jakarta Post reported on Wednesday (Aug 27). Batam, an hour's journey ...

BW Digital is to land its upcoming subsea cable linking Singapore and Indonesia in a Digital Realty facility. Under the agreement, the companies will jointly support the rollout of BW Digital’s Nongsa ...

Batam has struggled to attract investment, stymied by local-level dysfunctions and a lack of connections to major Indonesian cities The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) was launched in ...

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SINGAPORE: Two vessels, including a ferry carrying 165 passengers from Batam to Singapore, collided in the city-state’s waters on Monday (Nov 10), Indonesian media reported. The Singapore-bound MV ...

If you’re planning a quick and affordable getaway from the city buzz of Singapore, a ferry ride to Batam, Indonesia, offers the perfect short escape. With its beautiful beaches, affordable spas, and ...

Singapore firms are eyeing opportunities in Indonesia's Batam, Bintan and Karimun islands to scale up capabilities in areas such as advanced manufacturing and green energy. At a business forum, ...

SINGAPORE - Two vessels, including one ferry carrying 165 passengers from Batam to Singapore, collided in the city-state’s waters on Nov 10. There were no reports of injury, and all the passengers and ...

BATAM: Singapore companies are powering a new economic boom on the Indonesian island of Batam, drawn by lower costs and a growing pool of local talent. Operators of business parks there with a strong ...

Singapore-bound ferry Horizon 9 collided with Marshall Islands-registered tanker La Digue off the Southern Islands at about 5pm on Nov 10. SINGAPORE – Two vessels, including one ferry carrying 165 ...