Archive: 24 June 2024
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Mon, 24 Jun 2024, 16:09 WIB
Indonesia loses substantial economic opportunity as Taylor Swift chooses Singapore for exclusive ASEAN Eras Tour
President Jokowi has expressed concern over significant economic losses as Taylor Swift's Eras Tour was held exclusively in Singapore, with approximately 180,000 Indonesians travelling there instead, spending money on tickets, hotels, transportation, and food. The event generated an estimated 500 million Singapore dollars in tourism revenue for Singapore, while Indonesia missed a comparable opportunity. Jokowi cited regulatory challenges in obtaining necessary permits as a contributing factor, n