National (Indonesia)
Major developments from across Indonesia with direct significance or impact on Bali.
Viral Video in Kintamani Sparks Debate Over Tourist Entry Fees: What Are Visitors Really Paying For?
BANGLI, Bali — A car slows along a mountain road in Kintamani. A woman steps forward, raises her hand, and...
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A Fuel Squeeze in the Philippines Is Raising a Bigger Question: How Exposed Is Bali’s Air Travel?
MANILA — Tensions in the Middle East are beginning to ripple through Southeast Asia’s aviation sector, and in the Philippines,...
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Didn’t Surface: British Diver Found Dead Hours After Solo Dive in Gili Air
GILI AIR, Indonesia — The waters off Gili Air were calm on Tuesday morning, the kind that draw thousands of...
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Fuel Prices Are Surging Across Southeast Asia—Indonesia Is the Exception. Here’s Why It Matters for Bali
JAKARTA — As fuel prices climb across Southeast Asia, a regional pattern is becoming clear: higher global oil costs are...
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Indonesia’s Remote Work Plan Could Reshape Public Services. Here’s What It Means for Bali’s Expats and Investors
JAKARTA — Indonesia is weighing a shift in how its workforce operates—one that, on the surface, appears modest. A proposal...
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The Celibacy Debate: A Belgian Bishop’s Proposal Meets a Reality Check in Bali
BALI, Indonesia — A proposal by a Belgian bishop to consider ordaining married men has reignited one of the Catholic...
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Garuda Indonesia’s Losses Widen to $319 Million. What It Means for Bali’s Tourism Economy
JAKARTA — Garuda Indonesia, the country’s flagship carrier, ended 2025 with a net loss of $319.39 million—more than four times the...
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Direct Jakarta–Labuan Bajo Flights Launch March 29, Making Komodo Trips Faster and Easier
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — Getting to Komodo National Park has long meant extra time, extra planning, and at least one...
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Splitting Land Certificates in Bali: Costs, Legal Steps, and What Property Investors Must Know
BADUNG, Bali — In Bali’s fast-moving property market, owning land is only the beginning. For many investors, the real complexity...
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Indonesia’s Airports Are Rising in Global Rankings. Here’s Why It Matters for Bali Travelers
JAKARTA — Indonesia’s main international gateways are quietly climbing the global aviation rankings—and for travelers heading to Bali, the impact...
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Popular News
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