Bali Update
The essential pulse of the island. Timely news and critical updates that every resident and long-term visitor needs to know.
Singaporean Man Arrested After Woman Found Dead in Denpasar Boarding House
BALI - A Singaporean national has been arrested after a 26-year-old Indonesian woman was found dead inside a boarding house...
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No Life Jackets, No Supervision: New Details Emerge in Deaths of Chinese Couple Snorkeling Off Labuan Bajo
Fresh findings from Indonesian police have revealed serious safety concerns surrounding the deaths of a Chinese couple who drowned while...
Read moreDetailsChinese Couple Killed by Powerful Waves During Snorkeling Trip Near Komodo National Park
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — A snorkeling excursion off one of Indonesia's most popular island destinations ended in tragedy on Wednesday...
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Video & Timeline: How a Chinese Couple’s Komodo Open Trip Ended in Tragedy
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — It was supposed to be the first day of a two-day island-hopping adventure through the waters...
Read moreDetailsTwo Chinese Tourists Die While Snorkeling Near Labuan Bajo’s Kelor Island
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia – Two Chinese tourists died while snorkeling near Kelor Island, one of the most popular stops on...
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Labuan Bajo and Sumba Just Got Closer as New Direct Flights Make Island-Hopping Easier
Exploring two of eastern Indonesia's most spectacular islands is about to become much simpler. Starting July 23, 2026, Wings Air...
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Direct Flights Between Labuan Bajo and Makassar Open a New Route to Komodo
Starting July 19, travelers will be able to fly directly between Labuan Bajo and Makassar, making it easier than ever...
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Three Foreign Nationals Deported From Bali After Authorities Say They Worked on Tourist Visas
BALI, Indonesia – Bali immigration authorities have deported three foreign nationals after concluding they were carrying out work activities while...
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Indonesia’s OJK Echoes Canada’s Warning on AI Banking Cyber Risks
BALI - There's a reason bankers on opposite sides of the world are suddenly having the same anxious conversation. This...
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Music Industry Rolls Out “Made by AI” Labels as Streaming Platforms Brace for a New Era of Transparency
If you've streamed a song this year and wondered whether a human being actually wrote it, you're not alone, and...
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Singaporean Man Arrested After Woman Found Dead in Denpasar Boarding House
No Life Jackets, No Supervision: New Details Emerge in Deaths of Chinese Couple Snorkeling Off Labuan Bajo
Chinese Couple Killed by Powerful Waves During Snorkeling Trip Near Komodo National Park
Video & Timeline: How a Chinese Couple’s Komodo Open Trip Ended in Tragedy
