TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Friday, July 25, 2025. Here are the highlights: 8 Must-Visit Tourist Attractions in Guangzhou, from Nature to History; Unified Tourist Visa for Six Gulf Countries Set to Launch Soon; and Minister Airlangga Reveals U.S. Key Investment Commitments in Indonesia.

The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:

1. 8 Must-Visit Tourist Attractions in Guangzhou, from Nature to History

Guangzhou is renowned for its distinctive historical and cultural heritage, as well as its modern atmosphere. Travelers can experience a unique blend of cultural heritage, urban development, and captivating natural scenery in this port city. Moreover, Guangzhou is the birthplace of the world-renowned Cantonese culture and cuisine.

Guangzhou has been the busiest trading center in China for centuries. Located in the central-southern part of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou is a regional center in southern China, as cited in Britannica. The main part of the city is situated on the northern edge of the Pearl River, which branches from the Xi (West) River before joining the Dong (East) River and forming the expansive Pearl River Delta to the south.

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2. Unified Tourist Visa for Six Gulf Countries Set to Launch Soon

Tourists who wish to visit the Gulf countries will be able to travel with a single-entry visa. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is launching a new single-entry visa that will allow tourists to travel freely across its six member countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman.

Currently, tourists are required to apply for separate visas for each country. However, with this new system, non-GCC citizens can choose to apply for a single-country visa or a multi-country Gulf visa.

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3. Minister Airlangga Reveals U.S. Key Investment Commitments in Indonesia

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has announced substantial investment commitments from the United States in Indonesia. According to him, these commitments are expected to help maintain a balanced trade relationship between the two countries, even with the U.S. implementing reciprocal tariffs.

Airlangga highlighted that the U.S. is one of the top five investors in Indonesia. "For example, ExxonMobil is currently in talks with Indonesia to establish a carbon capture and storage facility with a potential value of up to US$10 billion," he announced during a press conference at the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs office in Jakarta on Thursday, July 24, 2025.

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