Tourist Killed in Lombok After Collision With Pickup Truck
A German tourist has died in Lombok after his motorbike was struck by a pickup truck. The vehicle was driven by a foreign national and had two passengers on board.
Bali Welcomes Its First Cruise Ship of the Season
The 2026/2027 cruise season in Bali was opened by the expedition ship Heritage Adventurer.
It called at Benoa Port for one day on its way from Komodo Island to Sumbawa.
Nusa Penida’s Mobile Black Spots to Be Investigated
Indonesia's Ministry of Communications has promised to send specialists to Nusa Penida to check on the ground where the island has a weak signal or none at all.
Lacoste Opens a Padel Club in Bali: How Much to Play?
You can now play padel with an ocean view at the new Club Lacoste Bali.
The French brand has opened its own courts at W Bali — Seminyak. And it's not just for hotel guests: the club is open to everyone.
Bali Airport Porter Detained Over Luggage Cash Theft
A porter has been detained at Ngurah Rai airport: he pulled cash out of a backpack that a passenger had checked in as luggage.
The passenger was missing 18 million rupiah, and 15.8 million was found at the detained man's home in Kuta.
Grab Launches Drone Food Delivery Trials in Bali
Food delivery is taking to the skies in Bali.
A new trial allows orders placed through the Grab app to travel part of their journey by drone, potentially bypassing traffic congestion and difficult terrain.
Long Queues for Pertalite Hit Petrol Stations Across South Bali
Queues have formed at some petrol stations in Denpasar and Kuta for Pertalite, the subsidised petrol used mainly by local residents.
A few stations ran out of it. The provincial authorities say supplies are gradually being restored.
Bali Bartender Wins Silver at World Championship in Las Vegas
Balinese bartender Gede Rico Hardiana Widnyana took second place at the flair world championship (TDuB World Championship) in Las Vegas and received the silver champion's belt.
Indonesia Rolls Out Automatic VAT on Foreign Digital Purchases
Indonesia has introduced a new system for collecting VAT on foreign digital services.
Known as SPP-TDLN, it has been operating since September 25 and applies to certain digital goods and services purchased from overseas providers by customers in Indonesia.
Starlux Launches Direct Bali–Taipei Flights
Starlux Airlines has launched direct flights between Bali and Taipei.
The service operates five times a week — on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
The first flight from Taipei landed at Ngurah Rai International Airport on October 1. Flight JX765 departs Taipei Taoyuan International Airport at 10:10 and arrives in Bali at 15:40. The return flight…
