The government says selective dual nationality could bring home diaspora talent, as Bali faces tighter immigration enforcement and debate over the role of long-term expatriates. Indonesia prepares to amend its citizenship law to allow limited dual citizenship for individuals with exceptional skills considered strategically important to national development, says President Prabowo Subianto. “Today,...
Bali’s Astungkara Way is amongst a handful of businesses in Bali leading the regenerative agriculture and tourism movement. Named as National Geographic’s Best of the World in wellness by readers, Astungkara Way is making yet another pioneering move in October. Based in Badung Regency, Astungkara Way is committed to transforming Bali into the world’s first regenerative island. It is no...
NusaBali reports that the Indonesian government is accelerating plans to develop Benoa Harbor in southern Denpasar as a Maritime Tourism Hub to secure Bali’s future role as a world-class marine tourism destination. Benoa Harbor is targeted to become one of the largest and best marine tourism hubs in Southeast Asia, with full operations commencing by late 2028. Coordinating Minister for...
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Bali recorded the highest growth among other regions alongside Nusa Tenggara in the second quarter of 2026, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), at 6.10 percent year-on-year (yoy) each. Following this were Java at 5.65 percent (yoy), and Sulawesi, at 5.53 percent (yoy). Nationwide, Indonesia recorded economic growth at 5.29 percent (yoy). "Economic growth in Bali, Nusa...
Nusa Penida is one of Bali’s most beloved tourist destinations. Attractions like Kelingking Beach and Manta Bay receive hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. While most tourists head to Nusa Penida to explore the island’s natural wonders, there is a wealth of cultural heritage hidden away and waiting to be found. Visiting a temple in Bali is a must for all holidaymakers and tourists,...
Bali Province is governed as nine regencies, with Badung Regency the most established for tourism. In 2026, it’s becoming clear that neighboring Tabanan Regency is quickly increasing in popularity with both tourists and developers, and recent updates from leaders suggest this trend is not going to slow down. Business is booming in Tabanan Regency right now. Tabanan Regency is best known to...
Built at a cost of Rp. 1.5 trillion (US$ 85 million), the new mega-mall is a joint venture between PT Bali Turtle Island Development (BTID) and the Mitsubishi Estate Group. Covering 4.7 hectares within the Bali Turtle Island Development Complex, the Sira Village Grand Outlet Bali Mall and its many tenants will eventually provide employment opportunities for 1,000 workers. Home to seaside...
Bali is getting busy! We have definitely noticed how much busier the island has become over the last ten years. With crowded beaches and resort areas becoming the norm, we have people asking us all the time… Is a crowd-free vacation still possible in Bali? Our answer to that question is an emphatic yes! We love Canggu, Seminyak, and Sanur, and we have a soft spot for Kuta. But we get it,...
The vibrant rhythms of jazz are once again set to fill the lush landscapes of Ubud as STHALA Ubud Village Jazz Festival (UVJF) 2026 returns on 7–8 August 2026 at STHALA Ubud Bali, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Entering its 13th edition, the festival continues to strengthen its reputation as one of Southeast Asia's most respected boutique jazz festivals, where internationally acclaimed musicians,...
Bali may be best known for its stunning coastlines, but the island is also a freshwater paradise in its own right. Thanks to its active volcanic peaks and high ridgelines, Bali’s freshwater ecosystems, whether they be lakes, rivers, or springs, hold a wealth of cultural and ecological importance and are not to be missed by tourists visiting the island. Bali is home to a series of hot springs....
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