The Bali provincial government is drafting a set of incentives for families who name their children Nyoman and Ketut, traditional Balinese names for third and fourth-born children. The initiative aims to preserve Balinese cultural heritage, as these names have become less common in modern times, and to encourage families to

Apple has officially opened its fourth Apple Developer Academy in Indonesia, launching a new campus in Tuban, Bali, that will welcome more than 100 students in its inaugural class. The expansion is part of Apple’s broader effort to support developers, students, and entrepreneurs in gaining skills to thrive in Indonesia’s

Before Bali became a global tourism hotspot, its southern landscapes were dominated by paddy fields, coconut groves, and tranquil coastlines. That changed dramatically after the 1968 inauguration of Ngurah Rai International Airport, setting the stage for a tourism boom that would reshape the island’s economy and way of life. Now,

Traveling within Indonesia during the Eid al-Fitr holiday just got more affordable: The Indonesian government has officially announced a 13–14 percent discount on domestic economy-class flight tickets for the upcoming Lebaran period. This reduction, which applies to flights between 24 March and 7 April 2025, could present an opportunity for

Bali-based environmental organization Sungai Watch has officially released its Brand Audit Report 2024, marking the fifth edition of its annual study. Dubbed “more than just data,” the report serves as a warning to corporations, policymakers, and consumers about the brands most responsible for plastic waste pollution. Shifting Trends in Plastic

Water Taxi Bali Marine has officially begun operating at Benoa Port, part of an initiative by PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo) Regional 3 to enhance Bali’s tourism ecosystem with a focus on sustainability. “With the Water Taxi Bali Marine program, we hope to shorten travel distances and enhance the experience for

The Bali provincial government is prioritizing road construction in Denpasar and Badung starting in 2026, with Governor Wayan Koster allocating approximately Rp 5 trillion for several new road projects. Koster emphasized that the initiative aims to address the worsening traffic congestion in these areas. “So that we don’t face total

After being falsely arrested in connection with a high-profile kidnapping and extortion case of a Ukrainian in Bali, Russian national and former MMA fighter Khasan Askhabov has filed a countercharge against Ukrainian citizen Igor Lermakov, alleging that Lermakov provided false testimony that led to Askhabov’s wrongful arrest. [Details about the

A 41-year-old Norwegian man was deported from Bali after climbing Mount Agung without a guide, violating local regulations. Immigration officers from Singaraja processed the deportation on 20 February 2025 through I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, according to Hendra Setiawan, head of Singaraja Immigration Office. Authorities detained the foreign national

Indonesia is reportedly on the verge of greenlighting sales of Apple Inc.’s iPhone 16 series after reaching an agreement to lift the ban that has kept the latest models off the market. Agreement Reached, But Investment Conditions Apply According to a Bloomberg report published on 26 February 2025, the Indonesian

As Bali gears up for Ramadan and the Hindu holiday of Nyepi, local governments are organizing discounted markets to stabilize prices and ease the burden on residents facing rising costs of staple goods. Gianyar’s Market Draws Crowds at Kebo Iwa Sports Hall In Gianyar, the Department of Industry and Trade