Day: November 22, 2021

Talon closes $5m Series A Round led by Animoca Brands

Published by Esports Insider Southeast Asian esports organisation Talon has secured $5m (~£3.7m) in equity capital during its Series A financing round. The funding round, led by blockchain and NFT company Animoca Brands, will be used to develop digital and blockchain solutions for Talon fans. This includes delivering experiences, collectibles

Govt expects Tana Toraja’s tourism village to boost regional economy

Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno urged local authorities to consolidate the potential of Kole Sawangan Village in Tana Toraja District, South Sulawesi Province, that can create job opportunities and boost the regional economy. As a pioneer tourism village in the region, Kole Sawangan is ready to welcome tourists that could enjoy attractive places

Bali readies centralised isolation facilities with 1,220 beds

Bali Province’s COVID-19 Handling Task Force and regional task forces have readied 243 centralised isolation facilities equipped with a total of 1,220 beds despite a recent decline in COVID-19 cases in the island province. “As of Sunday (Nov 21), the number of active COVID-19 cases in Bali reached 147,” the

Indonesian marine products displayed at 2020 Dubai Expo

The Ministry of Marine and Fisheries Affairs showcased marine products created by Indonesian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) at the 2020 Dubai Expo, the United Arab Emirates. “We invite the global community to indulge in the diverse marine products offered by Indonesia’s 17 thousand islands,” the ministry’s Director General

Gov’t to make improvements to Mandalika Circuit for MotoGP: Pandjaitan

Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan confirmed that the government will make improvements to the Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit for the upcoming MotoGP event in March 2022. Pandjaitan made the statement while attending the last series of the 2021 Superbike World Championship (WSBK) held on November

COVID-19 pandemic is not yet over: Task force

Head of Behavior Change for the COVID-19 Handling Task Force Sonny Harry Harmadi has reminded the public that the COVID-19 pandemic is not over yet. The government will continue to control the spread of the virus despite the declining trend in positive cases in Indonesia. This is in line with the