Tag: International

February 1, 2026

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

Photo of Andrew Joseph McLean with Immigration officers when he was about to be deported at Bali Airport.

Four Months in Limbo: A New Zealander’s Path from Criminal Case to Deportation in Bali

DENPASAR, Bali — The forced removal of 50-year-old New Zealander Andrew Joseph McLean from Bali on the evening of Friday, January ...

Photo: A US citizen died while trekking in the West Bali National Park (TNBB), specifically in Hamjar Dinas Teluk Terima, Sumberklampok Village, Gerokgak District, Buleleng Regency, Friday (January 30, 2026). (Doc. Buleleng Police)

American National Brad Alan Dies on Guided Trek in Bali’s West National Park

BULELENG, Bali — The trails of West Bali National Park offer a postcard-perfect escape: a serene expanse of mangrove forests, savannah, ...

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

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

Bali and the Global Shock: What a US–Iran War Would Mean for Tourism, Capital, and Local Jobs

A conflict between the United States and Iran would not be fought on Bali's shores, but its shockwaves could profoundly ...

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

by Giostanovlatto

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

Illustration Photo of US Dollar Currency

The Dollar’s Uncertain Throne: German Watchdog Warns of Eroding Global Faith in the US Currency

by Giostanovlatto

In a significant intervention, Germany's top financial regulator has questioned the long-term stability of the US dollar's global reserve status, ...

Viral Video Screenshot: Two tourists go on a rampage at a money changer in the Ubud area (Hey Bali)

Video Warning: Tourist Scam at Ubud Money Changer Caught on Camera, Authorities Urge Vigilance

A video showing a heated dispute at a currency exchange in Ubud has gone viral, exposing an old scam tactic ...

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