Singapore-Indonesia agreements reflect both sides’ interests as well as rights
Once ratified and implemented, they will allow bilateral relations to move forward, says Zakir Hussain.
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Surge in inquiries on Batam, Bintan travel bubble ferry trips despite mandatory SHN on return to S’pore
Under the arrangement, visitors from Singapore are allowed to travel quarantine-free to Batam and Bintan.
Pacts on longstanding bilateral issues durable, a major step forward for S’pore-Indonesia ties: S’pore PM
PM Lee also accepted Mr Widodo’s invitation to the G-20 summit in Bali this year and expressed support for Indonesia’s G-20 presidency.
Missile sale to Philippines a start to India’s ambition to be arms supplier: Analysts
The move could also be a boost to defence ties with South-east Asia amid mutual concerns over Chinese assertiveness, analysts say.
Indonesia to strengthen presence in Karang Singa
Indonesia will build a lighthouse on the shoal of rock in a bid to reaffirm the sovereignty of Indonesia territory.
A year on, why Biden is doing badly in the polls
The writer says Covid-19 is only a partial answer. There is also the fundamental question of voter expectations.
Luxembourg donates over $1 million to help maintain Mekong river
The grant will support a range of activities including core river basin management, data acquisition and assessment functions.
S’pore, Indonesia in talks to make Bintan-Batam travel bubble two-way
Under the current arrangement, Singaporeans are allowed to enter Indonesia via specific ferry terminals in Batam and Bintan.
RCEP set to boost recovery, multilateralism: Experts
It is widely expected the pact will provide an all-around boost to regional economic growth and global free trade.
About 100,000 people have entered S’pore from M’sia via land and air VTLs
About 55,000 people have entered via the Causeway under the land VTL, and some 44,000 people have entered via the VTL for air travellers.