Japan's Parliament Enshrines Male-Only Succession for the Shrinking Imperial Family
Princess Aiko is hugely popular, and many Japanese want her to be Naruhito's successor, but she is ineligible because she is a woman.
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Balinese Royals Press Prabowo to Deliver Long-Promised North Bali Airport
Balinese royal families urged President Prabowo to honor his pledge to build a long-delayed international airport in North Bali.
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Indonesia Tightens Visa-Free Entry, Steps Up Scrutiny of Foreign Influencers
Indonesia shifts to quality tourism, tightening visa-free entry and scrutinizing foreign influencers' commercial content.
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BTS ARMY Members Report Fan Community Leader Over Rp 2 Billion Ticket Scam
Dozens of BTS fans have filed a police report over an alleged Rp 2 billion concert ticket and overseas travel scam.
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Whoosh Serves 573,780 Passengers During School Holiday Surge
Whoosh serves 573,780 passengers during school holidays as daily ridership jumps 26.5% on strong Jakarta-Bandung travel demand.
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Domestic Travelers Drive Indonesia's Tourism Recovery
Domestic travel is driving Indonesia's tourism recovery, while foreign visitor arrivals continue to improve despite global headwinds.
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BTV Semesta Berpesta Brings Music, Food, and Family Fun to Bandung
Closing the festival was pop-rock band Vierratale, whose strong following in Bandung ensured a rousing finale.
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Vierratale, Barasuara to Headline Semesta Berpesta Bandung 2026
Vierratale, Barasuara, and Aldi Taher headline Semesta Berpesta Bandung 2026, featuring music, local SMEs, and family fun.
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Indonesia's Hotter Weather Linked to Rising Heat Stress Risk Indoors
Indoor temperatures averaging 31°C are raising heat stress risks for Indonesia's elderly as hotter weather grips the country, UGM says.
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Canada’s Historic World Cup Run ‘Inspired a Nation,’ Ambassador Says
Canada celebrates its best-ever World Cup performance as co-host, with Ambassador Jess Dutton saying the team inspired a nation.
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Vietnam Cuts Visa-Free Entry for Indonesians to Just 14 Days
Starting on July 15, Indonesians may stay in Vietnam without a visa for no longer than 14 days.
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Korea Mulls More Visa Waivers for K-Pop-Loving Indonesia
South Korea says the decision on relaxing visa requirements for Indonesia depends on whether Jakarta can prove its people will not overstay.
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What a Cup of Coffee Says About Life in Belgrade and Jakarta
Belgrade's cafes are built for conversation, while Jakarta's coffee shops double as workspaces. One cup, two urban lifestyles.
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Jakarta Plans Underground Walkways Linking Landmark Hotels, MRT
Jakarta plans underground links connecting landmark hotels to the MRT as part of a broader push to improve mobility and tourism.
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Naomi Osaka Wows Wimbledon Crowd with Kimono Inspired by Lucy Liu’s Character in ‘Kill Bill'
After winning 6-1, 7-5, Osaka said she got the inspiration for the outfit from a Quentin Tarantino movie.
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Scoot Launches Direct Singapore-Pontianak Flights
Scoot launched direct Singapore-Pontianak flights, boosting tourism, trade and international access to West Kalimantan.
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BTV Semesta Berpesta Brings Diverse Musical Lineup to Makassar
Thousands gathered in Makassar for BTV Semesta Berpesta, a family-friendly festival featuring live music and community activities.
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Jakarta Celebrates 499th Anniversary with Weekend Party at Bundaran HI
Jakarta marked its 499th anniversary with concerts, light shows, free transit and public celebrations at Bundaran HI.
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Take Me Down to Jakarta City: Guns N' Roses Returns in 2026
Guns N' Roses will return to Jakarta in 2026, with an intimate stadium concert as part of the band's world tour.
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‘Low-Quality Tourists’: Indonesia Immigration Chief Opposes Wider Visa-Free Access
Indonesia’s immigration chief warned that expanding visa-free entry could hurt security and fail to boost tourism revenue.
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