National (Indonesia)
Major developments from across Indonesia with direct significance or impact on Bali.
Komodo National Park Ranked Among the World’s Most Beautiful Places—But Its Future May Depend on What Happens Next
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — Few places on Earth feel as raw, as ancient, and as visually striking as Komodo National...
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377 Flights Canceled, 50,000 Passengers Affected: How the Middle East Conflict Is Reaching Indonesia’s Shores
GIANYAR,BALI— The escalating conflict in the Middle East has begun to leave a visible mark on Indonesia’s tourism industry. According...
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As Southeast Asia Faces Fuel Pressures, Indonesia Says Supply Is Stable—For Now
JAKARTA — Energy shocks linked to tensions in the Middle East are beginning to ripple across Southeast Asia, straining fuel...
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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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Popular News
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