Indonesia is set to become one of the world’s economic powerhouses in the coming ten to fifteen years. As far as real estate is concerned what does this mean for many Indonesians?
Bali's growing population, property speculators and over-pricing
We don't talk about it much but there's another side to Bali's property market away from luxury villas with private swimming pools and uninterrupted ocean views.
Indonesia's economy hits the trillion-dollar milestone
Indonesia’s economy, the largest in Southeast Asia and one of the world's largest emerging markets, hit a milestone in 2017 when it reached the USD 1 trillion mark.
President Jokowi wants an easier process for foreigner work permits
Indonesia's investment grade is improving and Jokowi continues to set a course designed to make Indonesia a much more competitive and investor-friendly nation.
Indonesian Gov't looking for investors in the country's growing tourism industry
The Indonesian Government is looking to generate an estimated USD 20 billion of investment in infrastructure and tourist facilities in their bid to make tourism the country's top foreign exchange earner.
Japan and Bali continue a strong trading partnership
Bilateral trade between Indonesia and Japan rose by more than 11% in 2017 with Bali exporting over USD 60 million of goods to the Land of the Rising Sun.
In an ideal world, a hotel’s service would be so efficient that customers would never have cause to complain. The truth is, however, that no system is flawless and increasingly demanding customers expect high levels of service.
Creating jobs for grassroots communities across Indonesia
President Jokowi is doubling the state budget for a government works programme designed to develop and improve irrigation systems across the country in a bid to keep unemployemnet rates down as well as support the country's drive to develop infrastructure.
Chinese investors interested in planting capital in Bali
As the number of Chinese tourists arrivals to Bali is on the rise, so too is the interest from Chinese investors looking to improve the island's infrastructure.
Nusa Dua was specifically created to be a tourism-centric enclave back in the 1970s. Times have changed for Bali since then and tourism has touched all but the remotest parts of the island. Here are some insights into what still makes Nusa Dua a good place to invest.