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Traveling-up.com : Morotai Island, Indonesia

Most international tourists immediately think of Bali when anyone mentions Indonesia. The “Island of the Gods” is world-renowned for its beach resorts, rice paddies, volcanic mountains and Hindu temples. But there’s really so much more to the South East Asian country than Bali. Indonesia is actually the world’s largest island country, made up of over seventeen …

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News.abs-cbn.com : Indonesia’s Morotai Island offers a quieter alternative to Bali

MOROTAI, Indonesia — As the most popular destinations around the world grapple with the problem of overtourism, finding a beach or island that you can enjoy all to yourself for a peaceful and quiet vacation has become a luxury. Everyone knows Bali, but not a lot of tourists have heard of Morotai. Located in the …

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Indonesia launches three economic zones, eyes $10.5 billion investment

JAKARTA (REUTERS) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Monday (April 1) launched three special economic zones (SEZs) across 2,200ha of land at the eastern part of the archipelago in a fresh bid to attract investment and spur economic growth in less-developed areas. The government aims to attract 110 trillion rupiah (S$10.5 billion) investment in the …

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