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Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand continue their cooperation in infrastructure, tourism, trade and rubber
Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand have continued their cooperation in the economic sector through the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) at the Ministerial Meeting in Phuket, Thailand, on September 15 and 16, 2022. In the meeting, the three countries signed MoUs and several agreements focusing on infrastructure and tourism.
Magelang builds Transito Hotel and Convention Borobudur
Magelang regency has been expanding its tourism sector by developing the Transito Hotel and Convention Borobudur since 2020 with an investment worth IDR 298.52 billion, according to the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM).
Tanjung Lesung SEZ to have 5-star luxury hotel
The Tanjung Lesung Special Economic Zone (SEZ or KEK in Indonesian language) hosts an eco-luxury 5-star hotel worth IDR1.75 trillion. Established in 2021, the hotel in Pandeglang regency, Banten, is one of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM)'s 47 investment projects.
West Bangka develops Batu Rakit Beach
West Bangka regency has been developing Batu Rakit Beach in Muntok district since 2021 with an investment from the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) worth IDR14.14 billion.
Central Bangka develops Kulong Biru tourism site
Central Bangka regency is developing Kulong Biru, or more popularly known as Kaolin Lake, which was originally an abandoned tin ore mining. The tourism site is located in Koba district, Central Bangka regency, Bangka Belitung province. The project began in 2021 and worth IDR9.59 billion.
Central Bangka develops Tanjung Gunung KEK for tourism
The Central Bangka regency has been developing the Tanjung Gunung Special Economic Zone (KEK) to provide tourism facilities in the region worth IDR17.99 billion in 2019. The project is part of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM)'s 47 potential regional investment projects.
BKPM aims to develop tourism in South Bangka's small islands
The Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has been working on developing tourism in small islands in Lepar Pongok district, South Bangka regency, with an investment of IDR41.36 billion. Starting in 2021, this project is one of BKPM's 47 potential regional investments.
Bangka Belitung builds a 4-star tourism destination center
Bangka Belitung province has been developing a 4-star tourism destination center in Sungai Liat, Bangka regency since 2021 worth IDR307.32 billion from the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM). The location will have rich natural resources and utilize these resources for the ecotourism project.
Developing mangroves for ecotourism in Bunting River
Bangka Belitung province is developing ecotourism in the mangrove area around Bunting River in Belinyu district, Bangka regency. The project was established in 2021 with an investment worth IDR11.78 billion to develop ecotourism in the region.
Bangka Belitung redevelops Pasir Padi Beach
The Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) invested IDR10.2 billion to beautify the Pasir Padi Beach in Pangkalpinang, Bangka Belitung province, in 2021. The two-kilometer long white sand beach is facing the Natuna Sea.
Abundant business opportunities in Natuna Islands face challenges
China and Indonesia have been in a stand-off over the waters around Indonesia’s Natuna Islands, which is part of the South China Sea, for quite some time now. In the most recent incident, Chinese diplomats requested Indonesia to stop drilling at an oil and gas block in the area.
Resource-rich Anambas Islands await investors after COVID-19 pandemic
Anambas Islands is famous for its coral reefs, fish and other sea creatures. The small archipelago in the north of Batam - bordering Indonesia and Singapore - is well known among scuba divers. With over 200 islets, this pristine area is named by CNN as Asia’s Top Five Tropical Island Paradise in 2012.