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Under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto, the government of Indonesia is developing an ambitious plan to turn Bali into a financial center of national and regional importance.

The Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) in Indonesia is developing new rules for taxing crypto assets. This is due to the change in the status of cryptocurrencies—from a commodity to a digital financia…

US President Donald Trump announced the implementation of a 19% tariff on all goods from Indonesia starting August 1, 2025.

This is the result of negotiations between the leaders of both countries—Trump and Indonesia’s President Prabowo, who agreed to replace the previously announced 32% tariff with more lenient terms.

This story is unfolding right now on Rote Island, Indonesia. Once again, it’s a clash between business and local residents. That script is as old as time, but it’s worrying that in Indonesia these sto…

Navigating the car-buying maze in Bali as a foreigner can feel like a high-stakes game.

With online expat forums buzzing with questions like, “Can I buy a car in Indonesia?” and “Can I register it in my name?” it’s no wonder the process might seem daunting.

The Yamaha Fazzio fits perfectly into life in Bali. It’s a light, compact, and very convenient scooter for an island where most of the time you’re riding between cafés, beaches, the gym, and doing sho…

Indonesia’s economy is slowing down, according to the Ministry of Finance. By the end of Q4 2025, only 66.6% of the tax revenue target had been met. As a result, the government is tightening oversight…

Bali has abolished the progressive tax scale for cars and motorcycles: now the rate no longer depends on the number of vehicles registered to the owner. At the same time, an amnesty has been introduce…