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CNA
04-07-2025
- General
- CNA
Indonesia ferry sinking: Rescuers intensify search for 30 people still missing; at least 6 dead
Indonesia is sending out Navy ships and helicopters as it expands a search for survivors of a ferry sinking on Jul 2. Dozens are still missing after the vessel sank shortly after leaving an East Java port on its way to the resort island of Bali. Sixty-five people were on board, but only 29 were rescued. Six people have been confirmed dead so far. Chandni Vatvani with this report.
CNA
27-06-2025
- General
- CNA
Farmers in Bali hope to preserve salak heritage amid changing times
The native salak, or snake fruit, has long been more than just a crop in Indonesia. The fruit is a way of life and a vital source of livelihood passed down through generations. In the final of a three-part series on the fruit, CNA's Chandni Vatvani examines efforts in Bali to preserve the heritage for the future.
CNA
26-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
Bali's snake fruit farmers find fresh ways to overcome price and wastage issues
In Bali, farmers of the native salak fruit - also known as snake fruit - are getting innovative to overcome challenges including low prices and wastage. For instance, they are processing unsold fruits into products with longer shelf life like coffee, wine and vinegar. In the second of a three-part series on the fruit, CNA's Chandni Vatvani speaks to local entrepreneurs to find out what other measures they are taking.
CNA
25-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
Snake fruit farmers face economic hurdles despite global honour for agricultural system
Salak, also known as snake fruit, has been a source of pride for Bali for centuries. Native to Indonesia, the fruit's farming system has been honoured as an important global agricultural heritage. Salak is a vital source of income for many in Bali but seasonal price swings and tricky market conditions are putting farmers under pressure. CNA's Chandni Vatvani explores the challenges the island's farmers face, in the first of a three-part series.
CNA
18-06-2025
- CNA
Dozens of Bali flights cancelled after Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts
Dozens of flights to and from Indonesia's tourist hotspot of Bali have been cancelled or delayed, after a nearby volcanic eruption. Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, located in the province of East Nusa Tenggara, erupted yesterday, spewing ash several kilometres high. Last November, the volcano erupted multiple times, leaving nine people dead and forcing thousands more to evacuate. Chandni Vatvani reports.
