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December 21, 2024 | 09:05 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Here are the highlights: Celebrate Christmas in Singapore: Festive Events and Attractions, Indonesia Targets 16 Million Foreign Tourist Arrivals in 2025, and Lowest and Highest VAT Rates in the World: Where Does Indonesia Fall?
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Celebrate Christmas in Singapore: Festive Events and Attractions
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - It’s already the last month of the year, meaning we’re approaching Christmas really soon. With twinkling lights and festive decorations filling all places, celebrating Christmas in Singapore is a joyous experience for everyone.
You have nothing to worry about when talking about things to do in Singapore this Christmas because we’ve got your back.
2. Indonesia Targets 16 Million Foreign Tourist Arrivals in 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Ministry of Tourism (Kemenpar) has set a target of attracting between 14.6 and 16 million foreign tourists to Indonesia in 2025. This target, announced during the 2024 Year-End Press Conference held at the Ministry's office on Friday, December 20, 2024, represents a slight increase from the 14.3 million target set for 2024.
“We are aiming for between 14.6 and 16 million foreign tourist arrivals next year,” said Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri.
3. Lowest and Highest VAT Rates in the World: Where Does Indonesia Fall?
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - On January 1, 2025, Indonesia’s Value-Added Tax or VAT will increase from 11% to 12%. The official announcement was made on December 16, 2024, in accordance with Law Number 7 of 2021 on the Harmonization of Tax Regulations (UU HPP).
The breaking news quickly gained the nation’s attention, as the high figure positions Indonesia as the country with the highest VAT rate in ASEAN countries, alongside the Philippines.
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Indonesian Govt Sets 400 Aircraft for Christmas Transportation
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The Indonesian Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi said he has prepared 400 aircraft for transportation during the Christmas holiday.
Jasa Marga: 490,000 Vehicles Leave Greater Jakarta a Week Before Christmas 2024
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Jasa Marga, the state toll road operator, said that 490,621 vehicles left the Greater Jakarta area or Jabotabek one week before Christmas 2024.
Driver Kills at Least Two After Ramming into Crowd at German Christmas Market
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A driver rammed a car into a large crowd of revelers at a Christmas market in central Germany on Friday evening.
Indonesia Targets 16 Million Foreign Tourist Arrivals in 2025
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The Ministry of Tourism (Kemenpar) has set a target of attracting between 14.6 and 16 million foreign tourists to Indonesia in 2025.
Celebrate Christmas in Singapore: Festive Events and Attractions
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Christmas in Singapore offers you a blast holiday experience. From Christmas markets to wintery attractions, you can never stop having fun with any of
Lowest and Highest VAT Rates in the World: Where Does Indonesia Fall?
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With the rise of Indonesia's VAT rate to 12%, the public began to ask which country has the highest VAT rate in the world. See the full list here.
Today's Top 3 News: Top 10 Countries with Lowest Fertility Rates: Singapore Ranks Third
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Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English on Friday, December 20, 2024.
Police to Deploy 141,605 Joint Personnel for Christmas and New Year Holiday
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As many as 141,605 joint personnel will be deployed to safeguard the Christmas and New Year holiday periods.
A Week Ahead of Christmas, 152 Thousand Vehicles Left Greater Jakarta
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Jasa Marga said the volume of vehicle traffic leaving Jakarta on seven days before Christmas increased.
Top 10 Countries with Lowest Fertility Rates: Singapore Ranks Third
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Dominated by European and Asian countries, here is the list of countries with the lowest fertility rate in 2024. Singapore is among the top 3.
