A bold step in a green direction: Indonesia sells USD 1.25 billion of Green Bonds
Interest in climate-friendly investment is growing. In 2017 a record number of green bonds were issued for the fifth successive year and bankers expect further growth in the market this year.
On again, off again: the ongoing debate over Bali's new airport continues
Private investors are ready to fund the proposed airport in the north of Bali but plans have been put on hold again pending government approval of an appropriate location.
A Canadian investment firm injects IDR 27 trillion (around USD 2 billion) into Bali's second airport in the north of the island, despite unexplained delays in issuing location permits.
Bali will be the first province to complete Systematic Land Registration
President Joko Widodo has been in Bali again, this time handing out 15,000 land certificates to low income families in Tabanan as part of the government's Systematic Land Registration initiative (PTSL).
Bali needs holistic approaches to continue positive economic growth
Bank Indonesia (BI) is optimistic Bali's economy will continue to grow positively in 2018-2019 but for this to meet expectations, the challenges that slow growth down must be properly addressed.
US investors discover business potential in Indonesia
A large group of US investors will be visiting Bali and other key destinations in Indonesia from February 17 to define opportunities in property, public facilities and infrastructure.
