"They are currently being held." Officials make shocking discovery in US shipping containers: 'After inspection, we sealed ...

Used clothing imports are banned and believed to pose a risk to public health in Batam. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

But with rising regional competition, experts say the Indonesian island must tackle talent gaps and cut red tape to stay ahead.

BW Digital owns and operates the Hawaiki subsea cable linking New Zealand and Australia to the US. The system was launched in 2018 by Hawaiki, which was acquired by BW Digital in May 2022. The firm is ...

Customs data confirms that a flood of suspected illegal electronic waste (e-waste) continues to arrive in Batam, Riau Islands ...

Batam fishermen complain about illegal mangrove filling and coastal damage, causing a decline in income and severe ...

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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 ...

BATAM: The construction of a proposed Light Rail Transit (LRT) system in Batam, Indonesia is expected to begin in the middle of 2024, with the project targeted to finish in 2025. Speaking to CNA, ...

The relaxed, if slightly seedy, Indonesian resort island of Batam, known for cheap massages, golf, and duty-free liquor, has become a hotspot for Southeast Asian Salafis, who practice a fundamentalist ...

Lagat Paroha Siadari, head of the Riau Islands Ombudsman, said the agency’s investigation found that 30 special-needs ...