Hang Nadim International Airport in Batam has officially opened a new flight route connecting Batam City, Indonesia, with Incheon, South Korea. The opening of the Batam-Incheon route is part of a broader strategy to enhance Batam's international accessibility and support economic and tourism development.

Because of the proximity of Singapore and Indonesia, there has long been a significant amount of travel between the countries in both directions.

The Batam International Tourism and Health Special Economic Zone (SEZ), located in the Riau Islands, was officially inaugurated by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, through Government Regulation No. 39/2024 on Oct. 7.

As the developer and manager of the Batam Free Trade Zone and Free Port (KPBPB), as well as the Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the Batam Development Agency (BP Batam) is tasked with improving investment competitiveness in Batam city.

Batam Indonesia Free Port and Free Trade Zone Authority (BP Batam) Chairman Muhammad Rudi, represented by the BP Batam Free Trade and Free Port Development Center (KPBPBB) and Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Head Irfan Syakir Widyasa, was a speaker at the Industry Suppliers Networking Session during the Medical Fair Asia (MFA) 2024 & Medical Manufacturing Asia, held on Sept. 12, 2024, at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

Club Med, the leader in premium all-inclusive beach and mountain vacations for families and active couples, has been shaping the hospitality industry for 73 years, consistently reinventing itself to meet and exceed evolving customer expectations.

The Wiraraja Green Renewable Energy and Smart-Eco Industrial Park national strategic project (PSN) was launched in a grand ceremony on Aug. 26, 2024 at Wiraraja Industrial Estate in Nongsa District, Batam City, Riau Islands Province.

Investment Minister and Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Chairman Rosan Roeslani said during a meeting with Singaporean Prime Minister (PM) Lawrence Wong, on Aug. 27 that he next government’s efforts to achieve an economic growth rate of 8 percent, is believed to be an important measure to escape the middle-income trap that is needed for economic growth of at least above 6-7 percent.