Governor Wayan Koster announced the need to reform the OSS RBA (Online Single Submission — Risk Based Approach) system — a national online platform for business registration and licensing. He emphasiz…
The Bali authorities decided to demolish dozens of buildings at Bingin Beach, deeming them illegal. In response, the residents of Pecatu village protested, asking not to be deprived of their sole sour…
The Bali authorities have seriously complicated life for chain stores. The parliament has passed a resolution that strictly limits not only new stores but also introduces additional rules for those al…
Photo and video content creators in Bali need to be extremely careful in the near future. It looks as though the local authorities have decided to focus specifically on them.
Shopping in Bali has made a huge leap in the last couple of years: the island has finally stopped being a place where you had to fly to Singapore for brands. Today, Bali’s malls are not just rows of s…
A special commission of the Bali Provincial Parliament on zoning, assets, and permits announced the closure of three businesses: PT Gautama Indah Perkasa, Queen’s Tandoor Restaurant (Seminyak), and Ju…
Bali is preparing the Jatiluwih Fun Run 2026 — a run through the Jatiluwih rice terraces in Tabanan. It is planned for 20 June 2026.
The route will pass through one of the island’s most famous locations. The Jatiluwih rice terraces are a UNESCO World Heritage site and have long been one of the symbols of “green” Bali.
The UN World Meteorological Organization has warned that El Niño is likely to return in 2026. According to its forecast, there is an 80% chance of the phenomenon developing between June and August. It…
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…
The state-owned company PLN (Perusahaan Listrik Negara) has launched the region’s first Smart Microgrid on Nusa Penida — a microgrid that integrates solar installations, battery systems, and backup di…
