Island Resorts Near Singapore Under Threat From China Smelter

One of China’s biggest aluminum companies is threatening to disrupt the serenity of a cluster of islands that are a top holiday destination for Singapore visitors, sparking protests.

A battle is brewing over the future of the Indonesian islands, which includes Bintan, the most popular destination. Around two dozen parties, including luxury resort operators across Bintan and operators of five nearby private islands, are speaking out against plans by a local unit of Nanshan Group to establish an industrial park on one of the atolls.