Indonesia’s Economic Growth Surpasses Analysts’ Expectations
Indonesia’s economy expanded by 5.1% in the second quarter of 2025, marking the fastest quarterly growth the country has seen in the past two years. Key drivers behind this surge were increased investments and a robust export performance. The results exceeded analysts’ forecasts, which had predicted a 4.8% growth due to weak lending activity and […]
Indonesia Expands Its Network of International Airports
The Indonesian government has decided to increase the number of international airports from 22 to 40 — a move aimed at making more regions of the country accessible to foreign visitors and boosting local economic growth. The previous administration had reduced the number to 17 in an effort to cut maintenance costs. At the time, […]
Bali Eyes Air Taxis by 2028
Modern problems call for modern solutions — or so thinks PT Dirgantara Indonesia, which has announced plans to tackle Bali’s notorious traffic jams with air taxis. The company says it will have a prototype — half-drone, half-airplane — ready by 2026, capable of vertical take-off, with commercial operations targeted for 2028. The proposed aircraft will […]
Bali Crowned the World’s Most Popular Destination — Again
Bali has once again taken the top spot on the list of the world’s best travel destinations — this time according to Trip.com, one of the largest online travel platforms globally. The ranking was based on millions of reviews, booking frequency, and the natural appeal of each location. Travelers praise Bali for its wide variety […]
Indonesia Aims to Join the OECD by 2027
Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, has announced that the country plans to become a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) by 2027. Last week, Indonesia formally submitted its accession memorandum to the OECD Secretariat. The OECD is an intergovernmental organisation that brings together 38 primarily high-income countries, with […]
Indonesia Tops Global Ranking as the Most Flourishing Nation – And Frankly, I’m Not Surprised
According to a new Global Flourishing Study conducted by Harvard University and Baylor University, Indonesia has officially been named the most flourishing nation in the world. Over a five-year period, researchers collected data from 240,000 people across 22 countries, analyzing a wide spectrum of indicators—from economic and political to psychological, spiritual, and social well-being. Participants […]
New Marine Terminal Planned for Canggu — A Smart Idea, but Execution Will Be Key By a Property Owner in Bali
The Badung Regency authorities have announced plans to build a new marine terminal in Canggu, aiming to provide direct sea transport between Bali’s popular western coastal areas and Ngurah Rai International Airport. Construction is set to begin in 2026. On paper, this sounds like a smart move. Reducing travel time from the airport to tourist […]
Indonesia Eyes OECD Membership by 2027 — A Strategic Move That Caught My Attention as a Bali Investor
Indonesia has officially submitted a memorandum of accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), aiming to join the group by 2027. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, made the announcement last week, signaling the country’s intention to align more closely with developed economies. Now, as someone who’s invested in real estate […]
QRIS: The Future of Payments—And Why the U.S. Should Be Paying Attention
Living in Bali for a while now and owning property here, I’ve had front-row seats to a quiet financial revolution. If you’re still carrying around plastic cards in Indonesia, you’re behind the curve. Almost everywhere you go—from cafes in Canggu to government offices in Denpasar—you pay with your phone. That’s thanks to QRIS, Indonesia’s universal […]
Funding for New Airport Approved, But Road Construction Still Unresolved
The ChangYe Construction Group, a Chinese construction company, has been selected as the general contractor and primary investor for the new airport project in North Bali, which is valued at $3 billion. The PT BIBU Panji Sakti company, responsible for the project’s implementation, signed a cooperation agreement with the Chinese partners this week at the […]
