This Week's News 25 Years on Air and in Print: How Captain Lawrence Is Taking Bali News & Views to YouTube After 25 years of sharing Bali's stories through broadcasting and print, Captain Lawrence is bringing his experience and island insights to YouTube. His new chapter promises firsthand observations, local perspectives and practical information about Bali's changing tourism,...

Australia and Indonesia have signed updated bilateral air services arrangements allowing an additional 5,000 seats per week for airlines of both countries, marking the first major update to the agreement in 15 years. The new arrangements are expected to create opportunities for additional flights to Bali while also opening access to destinations beyond Indonesia's most popular holiday...

Indonesia's Tourism Ministry is intensifying efforts to attract more visitors from China by introducing Chinese travel agencies and tour operators to tourism destinations in Labuan Bajo and Bali. A promotional familiarization trip held from October 19 to 25, 2026, allowed travel industry representatives to explore attractions, accommodation and tourism experiences that could be incorporated into new...

Bali has once again been named Asia's Leading Wedding Destination at the 2026 World Travel Awards, marking its seventh victory in eight years. The Indonesian island secured the prestigious title ahead of other popular Asian wedding destinations, reinforcing its reputation as a leading location for couples planning celebrations abroad. Bali Wins Asia's Leading Wedding Destination for...

A month-long celebration of the island's food, culture and community, presented by the Bali Restaurant & Café Association. The Bali Restaurant & Café Association (BRCA) presents Bali Good Food Month, a month-long celebration of food, culture and community taking place across the island from the 16th of October to the 14th of November 2026.Bringing together restaurants, cafés, chefs,...

Bali is taking another step toward more environmentally friendly public transportation with the arrival of eleven Hyundai electric buses. The fleet, consisting entirely of Hyundai County EV mid-size buses, has been delivered as part of the Bali Sustainable Transportation System Official Development Assistance Project. According to Hyundai, these are the first electric buses intended for public...

South Korea is planning to establish a consulate in Bali, potentially strengthening diplomatic services and assistance for South Korean citizens visiting or residing on the island. The proposal was discussed during a meeting between South Korean Ambassador to Indonesia Yoon Soon-gu and Bali Governor Wayan Koster in Denpasar on October 23, 2026. South Korea has established itself firmly among the top...

One of Bali's most famous coastal attractions is set for a significant safety improvement. The Klungkung Regency Government is planning a permanent stairway down the steep cliffs of Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida, with the project valued at approximately Rp3.2 billion. The planned development aims to make the demanding descent toward the beach safer for visitors while supporting wider...

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Bali's property market is being discussed against the backdrop of Indonesia's recent equity-market volatility and rupiah weakness. Indonesia's financial markets experienced a sharp move in late October 2026, raising questions among international buyers about what the developments could mean for Bali property. On October 16, the Jakarta Composite Index fell 11.6 percent, while the rupiah...