Lombok’s halal economy, and the returns question
Indonesia is trying to connect halal production, finance and distribution. For Lombok, the policy raises a practical question: what would Muslim-friendly tourism need in order to grow?
Elsewhere, a minister’s estimate of MotoGP’s economic impact puts Mandalika’s sports-tourism bet back in view, but it does not show how much value reaches local businesses. This issue also looks at event readiness, a broader tourism calendar and national investment in health and transport.
Indonesia’s Halal Value Chain: What Lombok Investors Should Watch
Bank Indonesia wants to connect halal production, finance and distribution. For Lombok investors, the policy is a prompt to examine what Muslim-friendly tourism needs to grow.
Mandalika MotoGP’s Rp5 Trillion Impact Puts Lombok’s Tourism Bet in Focus
Indonesia’s sports minister says Mandalika MotoGP has generated nearly Rp5 trillion in economic impact. The figure sharpens the investment case for sports tourism, while leaving local returns unproven
Sudamala Resorts Marks Chinese New Year Across Bali, Lombok and Komodo
Sudamala Resorts is running Chinese New Year dining events across Bali, Lombok and Komodo, a small but telling signal of Indonesia's diversifying tourism calendar.
Mandalika MotoGP Security Simulation Puts Event Readiness in Focus
Ahead of the 2026 Indonesian Grand Prix, West Nusa Tenggara police held a security and contingency simulation at the Mandalika circuit.
Prabowo Calls for Equal Hospital Treatment for BPJS Patients
Indonesia’s president has directed health officials to improve BPJS services and ensure patients receive equal treatment, as the government sets out additional funding for the programme.
Jakarta Opens New LRT Corridor as Prabowo Backs Wider Transit Push
President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated a new 12-kilometre LRT link joining South and North Jakarta, and pointed to the state fund Danantara as the vehicle for further expansion.
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