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Time Out
4 days ago
- Time Out
This Indonesian city known for Chinese-Indo food was just voted as Asia's best budget destination
Indonesia may be famous for its picture-perfect islands like Bali and Raja Ampat, but its second-largest city is finally getting the recognition it deserves. According to travel platform Agoda, Surabaya has just been crowned Asia's most affordable city to visit in 2025. Being a hotel booking platform, Agoda based its ranking on average room rates in popular cities across Asia – not the most comprehensive picture of affordability, but nevertheless a good gauge, considering that accommodations do take a chunk out of the travel budget. Surabaya came out tops thanks to an abundance of budget-friendly accommodation options. From cosy guesthouses to modern hotels, room rates here average out to US$35 – significantly cheaper than those in cities like Jakarta. Travellers on a shoestring budget can even find dorm beds for as little as $6 a night. Besides being easy on the wallet, there are many more reasons to visit Surabaya. It's one of the world's busiest trading ports, home to more than 3.3 million people, and rich in culture and affordable street eats. Get a crash course in history at landmarks like the Heroes Monument, which commemorates Indonesia's struggle for independence, or the House of Sampoerna, a preserved Dutch colonial building turned museum showcasing the clove cigarette industry. Visit the majestic Al-Akbar Mosque, one of the largest in the country, or take a slow stroll through Surabaya Old Town, a charming district filled with colonial buildings. Food-wise, the city serves up some of the best Chinese-Indonesian street eats you'll find. Think smoky kwetiau medan, comforting bowls of bakmi, rich and sticky babi kecap and flavour-packed nasi campur – all delicious and very affordable. Head to Kya-Kya Street in the city's lively Chinatown to taste it all, with plenty of stalls and small eateries to explore on foot. Surabaya is also a strategic base for exploring East Java. The iconic Mount Bromo and Ijen Crater are both within reach for short overnight trips, while Madura Island is just a drive away. The most budget-friendly summer destinations in Asia, according to Agoda: Surabaya, Indonesia Tirupati, India Hat Yai, Thailand Dalat, Vietnam Iloilo, Philippines Kuching, Malaysia Nagoya, Japan Kaohsiung, Taiwan Daejeon, South Korea
Nikkei Asia
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Nikkei Asia
Indonesia breaks ground on $5.9 bn CATL-backed battery venture
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, center, launches the construction of an electric vehicle battery cell factory in West Java on June 30. The facility is part of a $5.9 billion investment in the nation's battery ecosystem by China's CATL and its partners. (Indonesia's presidential office) REZHA HADYAN and ISMI DAMAYANTI KARAWANG, Indonesia -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday led the groundbreaking ceremony for a $5.9 billion project to build an electric vehicle battery plant and other facilities backed by China's Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), as the Southeast Asian nation accelerates its drive to become a regional tech hub. Prabowo inaugurated the project in the West Java town of Karawang, where Chinese-Indonesian consortium Contemporary Amperex Technology Indonesia Battery (CATIB) is building a factory that will churn out lithium-ion batteries at a starting annual capacity of 6.9 gigawatt hours.
Nikkei Asia
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Nikkei Asia
Indonesia breaks ground on $5.9bn CATL-backed battery venture
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, center, launches the construction of an electric vehicle battery cell factory in West Java on June 30. The facility is part of a $5.9 billion investment in the nation's battery ecosystem by China's CATL and its partners. (Indonesia's presidential office) REZHA HADYAN and ISMI DAMAYANTI KARAWANG, Indonesia -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday led the groundbreaking ceremony on a $5.9 billion project to build an electric vehicle battery plant and other facilities backed by China's Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), as the Southeast Asian nation accelerates its drive to become a regional tech hub. Prabowo inaugurated the project in the West Java town of Karawang, where Chinese-Indonesian consortium Contemporary Amperex Technology Indonesia Battery (CATIB) is building a factory that will churn out lithium-ion batteries at a starting annual capacity of 6.9 gigawatt hours.
