Business & Investment
Business & Investment : Your intelligence brief on Bali's economic landscape. From startup ventures to established industries, we track the money, opportunities, and market shifts shaping the island's future.
Land at Risk: Indonesia’s ‘Spatial Emergency’ and What it Means for Bali’s Future
A stark government report reveals hundreds of thousands of hectares of rice fields have been converted for other uses, triggering...
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For Bali’s Digital Nomads: How Google’s New Security Tools Protect Your Phone and Finances
In a significant move to combat a global rise in smartphone theft and subsequent financial fraud, Google has unveiled a...
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Resilience and Resourcefulness: What Bali’s Community Can Learn from Chinese-Indonesian Business Culture
A look at the philosophical and historical roots of a distinctive entrepreneurial spirit, offering timeless lessons for business minds in...
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A Lesson from the Raincoat: How Bali’s Entrepreneurs Can Profit from Essentials
Two centuries ago, a chemist monetized staying dry. In Bali, the same principle applies: solving fundamental, everyday problems can be...
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Urgent for Bali Property Owners: 5 Land Documents Losing Legal Power in 2026
The Indonesian government is mandating a nationwide shift to electronic land certificates. For property owners in Bali, failing to upgrade...
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Video: Tourist Evicted at Midnight in Ubud After Dispute Over 4% Credit Card Surcharge
A heated argument between a tourist and a homestay owner over a 4% credit card surcharge and alleged mold in...
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Bali’s Land Authority Chief Fights Criminal Charges in Court. Expats and Investors Are Watching Closely.
A pretrial motion over a multi-million dollar land dispute puts Bali's property bureaucracy under a microscope, testing confidence in one...
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Trump’s Brand Expands in Indonesia: From Lido’s Hills to Bali’s Coasts
JAKARTA / BALI — The Trump name arrives in Indonesia attached to two very different microphones. One is loud with...
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Bali’s Drastic Pivot: New Financial Screening Aims for “Quality Tourism,” Rivals See Opportunity
DENPASAR, Bali — In a move set to reshape its global identity, the Indonesian province of Bali will implement a stringent...
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Navigating Land Certification in Bali: A Guide for Property Owners During the Holiday Window
DENPASAR, Bali — For property owners and prospective buyers on the island, the 2025/2026 Christmas and New Year (Nataru) holiday period...
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