Indonesia reopens two islands to Singaporean tourists

Indonesia opened up two islands close to Singapore to visitors from the city-state today, officials said, as part of calibrated moves to reboot its tourism sector while controlling the spread of Covid-19.

Singaporeans can visit the Batam and Bintan islands approximately 15km and 30km away respectively providing they are vaccinated against Covid-19, they undergo tests, and have insurance coverage, authorities said.

The two islands were...