Batam, Indonesia

Indonesia

Batam, Indonesia shares 77 connections with 4017 places across 18 topics, anchored in its role as a free trade zone adjacent to Singapore. Connections span nature, government policy, industry, and transportation. A 2006 framework established a Special Economic Zone with Singapore, eliminating tariffs on goods shipped between the two. Shipbuilding and electronics manufacturing are core industries. Ferry links through HarbourFront and Tanah Merah terminals in Singapore make cross-border movement routine, and Singaporean influence has made Mandarin and English widely used on the island.

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