There was a time—not that long ago—when Bali felt like a place where things just… worked out. You’d arrive with an idea, a bit of capital, and a sense that this island somehow made room for you. A villa here, a lease there, maybe a listing on Airbnb, and before long, the numbers looked promising. Sometimes very promising. People talked about returns in a way that felt almost casual. “It...
Leaders in Bali have announced ambitious plans to establish the province as a world-leading financial center. The world’s biggest economic hubs include New York, London, Singapore, and Hong Kong, but the team behind the new Kura Kura Special Economic Zone in Bali is seeking to take the province to new heights on the global stage. For nearly 100 years, Bali has been one of the world’s...
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The Bali Provincial Government is being sued by the investors of the Nusa Penida Glass Elevator Project. The highly controversial project was axed by the Bali Provincial Government in November 2025 after officials found a series of major building violations. Now, the investors are suing for losses. In November 2025, the Bali Provincial Government issued formal demolition orders to the PT...
 Why Now is the Best Time to Scout Your Bali Dream Home  Author: Captain Lawrence, a 29-year resident of Bali. A hotel manager, realtor, and developer, he has been publishing Bali News and Views for the past 24 years. If you’ve been dreaming of retiring in Bali or investing in a slice of paradise, you probably know that "Island Time" usually comes with a side of "Island Traffic."...
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