The Ministry of Population highlighted the phenomenon of Indonesian citizens who choose to settle in Singapore.

Experts warn the new economic zone will be a ‘serious threat’ that could exacerbate Indonesia’s struggles to attract top-tier investments.

Super Bank’s backers also include app platform Grab Holdings and Singapore Telecommunications and KakaoBank Corp., according to its website. It traces its roots back to 1993, when it was known as PT Bank Fama International.

Indonesia's new India-specific special economic zone (SEZ) in Jababeka Industrial Estate aims to attract Indian investments by offering tailored facilities and regulatory certainty, situated just 45 minutes from Jakarta.

The city also led fintech funding in Q3 2024. In 2024, Singapore emerged as the top city contributing to fintech funding in Southeast Asia (SEA), raising a total of $995m, Traxcn reported. Jakarta followed with a wide margin at $242m,

JAKARTA/SINGAPORE: When Indonesia stages its next general elections in 2029, Southeast Asia’s biggest economy could see fresh faces armed with new and exciting ideas vying for the presidency.

BP Batam views the establishment of the new Special Economic Zone as a strategic opportunity to create new economic potential.

They are targeting 50 projects at the economic zone within the first five years of its inception, and the creation of 20,000 skilled jobs.

Flights from India to Singapore were unaffected by recent intense monsoon weather. However, 12 other flights, from cities like Bangkok and Jakarta, were diverted. The inclement weather led to delays and reschedules of several Singapore Airlines flights.

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