Will Green Bonds fund a million homes in Indonesia?
Green Bonds are gaining traction in Indonesia as ways to fund projects, activities or assets that have positive environmental purposes and/or climate benefits.
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.
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.
GuestPro: Home-grown solutions for local hotel developers
In a growing trend of Indonesian start-ups addressing the needs of local communities, this cloud-based solution for small hotels and homestays is based in Ubud, Bali and is already expanding to the islands beyond.
The Governor of Bali, Made Mangku Pastika has voiced his objections to a proposed twin-tower electricity project in North West Bali, suggesting Bali would be better off if it produced its own electricity.
Six Senses Uluwatu is coming to Bali in March 2018
Slated to open in March 2018, Six Senses Uluwatu is an exciting addition to the iconic brand's portfolio and of one of seven new resorts and two further spas opening from now until early 2019.
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.
A first in Bali: turning trash into alternative energy
Bali is taking the central government's decisions to develop alternative energy sources seriously and in East Bali, one of the island's poorest regions one of the best initiatives is happening.
