Tag: Indonesia

With access to the famed Komodo National Park suspended due to severe weather, the gateway town of Labuan Bajo reveals ...

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Bali at the Edge: When Population Growth and Climate Stress Collide on a Small Island

The world is not ending in 2026. But on islands like Bali, the age of unlimited growth may already be. ...

Beyond Salmon: Indonesia’s Eel Holds One of the World’s Richest Sources of Omega-3

In a quiet corner of the archipelago's aquatic bounty, a local fish surpasses a global health icon in nutritional value, ...

Photo of a map of Indonesia based on the territory of Majapahit in ancient times (ist)

Before Modern Borders: When Bali and the Indonesian Archipelago Shaped Southeast Asia

Long before the neatly drawn nations of today's map existed, the islands of what is now Indonesia formed the vibrant, ...

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Bad Weather Forces AirAsia Flight into 90-Minute Holding Pattern Over Labuan Bajo

January 31, 2026

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — For passengers aboard AirAsia flight QZ860 from Jakarta on Saturday afternoon, the gateway to Komodo National Park—one ...

Daily photos of Balinese people, an artist is seen painting Balinese dance

Why Foreign Money Is Pulling Back From Indonesia — and Why Bali Should Pay Attention

January 31, 2026

DENPASAR, Bali — The recent turbulence in Jakarta’s stock market, where foreign investors withdrew billions of Rupiah, can feel like a ...

Illustration of a Bali-like tropical island inside a cracked glass case with a land certificate by the shoreline, symbolizing legal uncertainty and investment risk.

Bali’s Land Certainty Test: When Law Enforcement Becomes an Investment Variable

DENPASAR, Indonesia — Beyond the postcard vistas and spiritual allure of Bali lies a more prosaic, yet critical, foundation for its ...

Illustration photo of a father looking for work and a child who is not attending or has dropped out of school and cannot eat because he has no money. (Hey Bali)

Feeding Now or Employing Tomorrow? A Minister’s Remark Tests Indonesia’s Policy Compass

A senior minister's declaration that providing free meals is a more urgent national priority than creating jobs has ignited a ...

Illustration of Indonesia under the threat of the Nipah Virus (Hey Bali)

Thailand’s Proactive Stance: Screening 1,700 Passengers for Nipah Virus as Bali Watches

In a decisive move to protect public health, Thai authorities have implemented stringent airport screenings for travelers from regions affected ...

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An $80 Billion Shakeout: Indonesia’s Stock Market Tumbles, Testing Investor Confidence