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In the Karangasem District, a new trend is gaining momentum: more and more foreigners prefer to settle not in villas and hotels, but in 'kos'—modest boarding houses where rooms are rented monthly.

For many considering an extended stay in Southeast Asia—beyond the typical two-week vacation—the choice often narrows down to Bali or Thailand. Both destinations offer a long list of advantages, but a…

Badung Police are investigating a fight involving foreigners at the Jade by Todd English bar in Tibubeneng, near Canggu. A video of the fight has spread on social media. The footage shows several peop…

Bali is continuing to tackle one of the most sensitive issues of recent years: foreign-owned companies operating in sectors that are formally intended for locals. Indonesia’s Ministry of Investment (B…

A major meeting on the increase in violations and crimes involving foreigners was held in Denpasar. The forum was attended by Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniël Adityadja, representatives of t…

Balinese investigators are examining videos showing a crowd of strong-built men with sticks smashing the gates of a villa in Nusa Dua and forcing their way onto the property. The footage was filmed by…

Bali remains a popular destination not only for tourists and freelancers but also for those considering starting their own business on the island. However, in 2025, concerns about legality and inspect…

Good news for anyone tired of Bali’s traffic jams: in future, you’ll be able to avoid them by travelling on the water. The Indonesian government is preparing to launch a new water taxi.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has allowed foreigners to manage state-owned enterprises (BUMN) for the first time in the country’s history. The new policy sparked a strong reaction — immediatel…

Indonesia continues to update its banking regulations, and one of the country’s major banks, PermataBank, has officially announced new changes affecting savings and current account holders.