Foreigners living in Bali actively purchase goods through Indonesian marketplaces — Tokopedia, Shopee, Lazada, and others. Many are used to regular free shipping, not considering the serious issues th…
To make it easier for you to understand, we offer detailed instructions since the website and app are only available in the Indonesian language. While you can use website translation tools in your bro…
The Singaporean company Grab Holdings Ltd. is negotiating the acquisition of Indonesia’s largest technology company, GoTo Group. This group includes services like Gojek (the main transport aggregator…
The Indonesian bank Permata issued a record number of cards to foreigners in February 2022. Local plastic cards are used for cryptocurrency transactions and everyday payments.
Wondering where to shop online for your purchases? Curious about how to calculate taxes when buying items from abroad?
To find the answers, we’ve researched multiple online shopping platforms and stores, including Amazon, eBay, Scubastore, Tokopedia, and Bukalapak.
The equatorial climate of Bali with increased humidity makes itself felt. And problems with electronics occur here periodically. And if you’re one of those who aren’t used to waiting for the thunder t…
If you have obtained an electronic Visa on Arrival (eVoA) and decided to extend your stay in Indonesia, you will need to extend your visa. To do this, you will need a device with internet access and a…
Not the most pleasant news for tobacco enthusiasts. In 2023, the Indonesian Ministry of Finance decided to increase the excise tax and the cost of tobacco products by an average of 12 percent. Accordi…
For most people from mainland regions of the world, Indonesia is primarily associated with the resort island of Bali. However, Bali is only one of the many provinces in this diverse country. The most…
For many people traveling to Bali, having access to home internet is essential, whether for entertainment or remote work purposes.
It’s ideal if you’re staying in a villa where the internet is already set up, and the owner or manager oversees its functionality. However, if there’s no internet available, you’ll need to address the…
