Finance
Upd. 07/10/26 at 23:33
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.

Indonesia Rolls Out Automatic VAT on Foreign Digital Purchases
News
Upd. 08/10/26 at 09:08
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…

Starlux Launches Direct Bali–Taipei Flights
News
Upd. 07/10/26 at 23:17
Canggu Villa Burns Down After Guest Tries to Smoke Out Spiders

A two-storey villa in Tibubeneng burned down along with everything inside after a guest set fire to paper in the bathroom to drive out spiders.

The villa had an alang-alang thatch roof, and the dry grass caught fire within minutes. No one was injured, and police put the damage at around 2 billion rupiah.

Canggu Villa Burns Down After Guest Tries to Smoke Out Spiders
Cars, bikes
Upd. 07/10/26 at 22:33
Yamaha XMAX Connected: When a Compact Scooter Isn’t Enough

If you want more than just power from a bike and comfort matters too, the Yamaha XMAX Connected is worth a look.

It's a large maxi-scooter, noticeably roomier than compact models. There's more space for both rider and passenger, and the 250 cc engine handles the extra load and hills with ease. Two helme…

Yamaha XMAX Connected: When a Compact Scooter Isn’t Enough
News
Upd. 07/10/26 at 00:37
Indonesia Make History with First-Ever FIFA ASEAN Cup Win

On Monday evening Indonesia's main stadium, Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta, was packed: all 67 thousand tickets had sold out long before kickoff.

The stands, dressed in the national red and white, drove their players forward from the opening minutes.

Indonesia Make History with First-Ever FIFA ASEAN Cup Win
News
Upd. 07/10/26 at 00:32
Boarding by Face ID: Bali Airport Goes Biometric

Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali has begun rolling out a facial recognition system for passengers on domestic flights.

In the future, it will allow travellers to confirm their identity without having to show an ID document every time.

Boarding by Face ID: Bali Airport Goes Biometric
News
Upd. 06/10/26 at 02:10
Fighters Unite in Nuanu to Support Cancer Research

The fourth Fight For A Cure martial arts tournament, which raises money for cancer research, has taken place at Nuanu.

Forty fighters — amateurs and professionals from various countries — represented more than thirty gyms from all over Bali, and around one and a half thousand spectators watched the bouts.

Fighters Unite in Nuanu to Support Cancer Research