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Indonesia Considers 'Swiftonomics' Strategy To Boost Tourism Sector
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - 1:32am | 617In a bid to revamp its tourism sector, Indonesia is considering adopting the ‘Swiftonomics’ strategy, named after the singer Taylor Swift, to attract more visitors and extend their stays. What Happened: The Indonesian government is contemplating offering more incentives for hosting...
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This Millennial Ditched US For Bali With Zero Savings, Now Lives In Luxury On $140K A Year
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - 10:16am | 588After completing a dual master's degree program in medicine, Olumide Gbenro had two choices: becoming a doctor or traveling around the world. "All of my life, I just followed the rules, whether it was from my parents, religion, or society," Gbenro, 33, told CNBC. "But deep down,...
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Planning To Visit Bali? Don't Use Bitcoin, Ethereum Or You Could Face Imprisonment
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 8:05am | 328If you’re planning on visiting Bali, be aware that the provincial government is getting tough on foreign tourists using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) to pay for goods and services. What Happened: According to a report from Channel News Asia, Bali...
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China Warns United States to Mind Its Own Business
Friday, November 18, 2011 - 12:17pm | 486During a conference on Friday in Bali, Indonesia, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao warned that "external forces" should stay out of maritime disputes between countries with territorial claims in the South China Sea. Although the United States wasn't mentioned by name, there could be little doubt that...