Indonesia's Batam island, an industrial zone with dreams of transforming into a major tourist destination, is sprucing itself up to lure big-spending visitors from next-door Singapore. Batam is ...

Despite fewer crossings, Batam is experiencing a surge in Singaporean visitors, who are flocking to the island to stock up on ...

Additionally, operators have also introduced surcharges of up to $6 to combat raising fuel prices. Read more at ...

There is now a new ferry link between Singapore and Indonesia's Batam island. It is the first new route to launch in years, riding a wave of growing demand from workers and tourists. At least one ...

Reports of suspected extortion recently surfaced in articles by Singapore news outlet Mothership that featured accounts from ...

Batam Immigration admits an officer extorted Singaporean tourists and has been withdrawn from service pending investigation.

Yahoo Racing is powered by Motorsport Network, providing expert reporting, analysis, and insider access across the world’s top racing series. Visitors are seen arriving at the ferry terminal on Batam ...