Shifting Consumer Behavior in Indonesia

Aug. 11, 2026 by

Indonesian Spending Less on Material Goods, More on Travel and Leisure Activities (2/11/2018) Asia.Nikkei.com sees Indonesian consumer spending patterns as changing evidenced by the closure of internationally branded fashion retailers

Better in White

Aug. 11, 2026 by

Uluwatu Fashion House Launches New ‘Waterlily Crown’ Collection for Women (1/28/2018) Uluwatu, the Balinese company famous for its exquisite collections of predominantly-white, handmade lace resort wear for women and men,

Australian man dies in Bali, electrocuted cleaning pool in Jimbaran home

Aug. 11, 2026 by

An Australian man living in Bali died last week after electrocuted when cleaning the pool at his house. Identified in reports as 60-year-old Anthony Gallagher, the expat had been cleaning

Vibrant, Vibrating Start to the Year of the Dog

Aug. 11, 2026 by

Moderate Earthquake Startles Chinese New Year Celebrants Across South Bali (2/16/2018) At 10;37 am on Friday, February 16, 2018, devotees gathered to offer Chinese New Year prayers at the Kongco

Bali Weekend Warrior: 5 cool things to do on the island this weekend (Feb. 9-11)

Aug. 11, 2026 by

CANGGU: Jump in the pool at Panama’s backyard BBQ Panama Backyard Grill Take a dip in their pool and fill up on chicken, beef, pork, fish, whatever you heart’s desire

A Family that Plays Together Stays Together

Aug. 11, 2026 by

Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali Makes Bali More Family Friendly (2/4/2018) Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali is inviting families to spend quality time together on the “Island of

Garuda at the Heights of Excellence

Aug. 11, 2026 by

Garuda Indonesia Ranked Among the World’s Top Ten Airlines in Skytrax Evaluation (2/11/2018) The Jakarta Post reports that Garuda Indonesia continues to fly high in the eyes of the British-based

Workin’ for the Yankee Dollar

Aug. 11, 2026 by

Tourism Industry is Indonesia’s Biggest Earner of Foreign Exchange (2/4/2018) The tourism sector is reported by finance.detik.com to become the leading source of foreign exchange in Indonesia in 2018. During 2018,

Bali cryptocurrency crackdown

Aug. 10, 2026 by

BI investigation finds 44 businesses were using Bitcoin, but estimates actual usage even higher An investigation lead by Bank Indonesia (BI), the country’s central bank, found 44 businesses on the

Brother, Will You Lend me a Bitcoin?

Aug. 10, 2026 by

Bitcoin Usage in Indonesia Outlawed by Bank Indonesia (1/21/2018) The Jakarta Globe reports the use of bitcoins in Bali is coming under close scrutiny of the Central Bank, following the