Nusa Penida is the largest of three offshore islands lying Southeast of Bali in the Badung Strait, and until quite recently had remained relatively untouched by tourism. Now there is growing interest in developing the area.
Bali looks for holistic approaches to economic growth
Bali's economy continues to grow as investment continues, but care needs to be taken to ensure economic development is sustainable and pressing social issues, such as poverty alleviation, are effectively addressed.
How do I sell my villa in Bali? How much is my villa worth? - Part 3
“How much is my villa worth?” This is probably one of the most difficult questions to answer for a real estate agent in Bali. And rightly so. But there is a logical way to respond.
Can Indonesia become Southeast Asia's digital hub?
The impact of embracing technology could have profound effects on Indonesia's economy and the traditional way people do business. The big question for the real estate industry is not when things will change, but by how much.
Lombok's Mandalika will host a round of the MotoGP in 2021 as Dorna Sports CEO, Carmelo Ezpeleta, signs a five-year deal with the Indonesian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) to build the world's first MotoGP street circuit.
Is diversity the key to creating a sustainable economy in Bali?
Even though tourism has been earmarked as being the country's leading foreign exchange earner by 2020, and is the driving force of Bali's growing economy, there are mounting calls to diversify and not be overly dependent on just one industry.
The Ubud Food Festival wants to Spice Up The World
The 2019 Ubud Food Festival will host more than 100 chefs, food writers, entrepreneurs, scientists and activists from April 26 - 28, with the mission to bring Indonesian cuisine, art and culture to the world.