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Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort Celebrates Indonesia’s Independence Day with Kuliner Nusantara and a Heritage-Inspired Cocktail Collection

Indonesia ExpatAugust 5, 2026August 5, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatAugust 5, 2026August 5, 20260

In celebration of Indonesia’s Independence Day, Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort presents Kuliner Nusantara, an immersive dining experience at...

Four Hands Izakaya Night at Padma Resort Legian An Exclusive Collaboration Between TENKAI Japanese Nikkei Restaurant and Takumi Japanese Fine Dining

Indonesia ExpatAugust 4, 2026August 4, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatAugust 4, 2026August 4, 20260

TENKAI Japanese Nikkei at Padma Resort Legian proudly presents Four Hands Izakaya Night. This exclusive dining experience brings together the culinary...

“My Forefather, the Great Seafarer” by Tugu Hotels & Restaurants

Indonesia ExpatAugust 4, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatAugust 4, 20260

Why Indonesia’s greatest culinary stories have always floated across the sea. “Nenek moyangku seorang pelaut…” Few Indonesians can hear those...

Tandoori Bar & Grill, Bali’s Only Beachfront Indian Restaurant

Indonesia ExpatAugust 3, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatAugust 3, 20260

Karma Kandara has added a new chapter to its dining offering with the opening of Tandoori Bar & Grill –...

Cucina at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort Wins Four Titles at Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2026

Indonesia ExpatJuly 30, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatJuly 30, 20260

Cucina, the signature Italian restaurant at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort, has been recognised with four awards at the...

“Kanvas Rasa” Afternoon Tea with Eddy Susanto

Indonesia ExpatJuly 29, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatJuly 29, 20260

A Celebration of Indonesia’s Independence Through Ink and Sugar In celebration of Indonesia’s Independence Month, The St. Regis Jakarta continues...

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with Makaron Bakeshop’s Artisanal Mooncake Collection at Pullman Jakarta Indonesia

Indonesia ExpatJuly 28, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatJuly 28, 20260

As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, Makaron Bakeshop at Pullman Jakarta Indonesia unveils its exclusive 2026 Mooncake Collection, a celebration of...

In Labuan Bajo, the Local Cuisine Adds More Charm to the Tropical Paradise

Felix MartuaJuly 23, 2026July 24, 2026

by Felix MartuaJuly 23, 2026July 24, 20260

From Roti Kompyang to Nasi Bakar Bambu, such culinary delights prove that there is more to the City of a...

Experience Modern European Steakhouse Dining at Riserva Ubud

Indonesia ExpatJuly 22, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatJuly 22, 20260

Ubud is known for its rice fields and wellness retreats, not usually for steak. Riserva sits quietly against that backdrop,...

A Taste of Tradition: Padma Resort Legian Launches Bali Heritage Afternoon Tea

Indonesia ExpatJuly 22, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatJuly 22, 20260

Taking guests on a journey across the Island of the Gods, Padma Resort Legian unveils the Bali Heritage Afternoon Tea,...

Mangkuluhur ARTOTEL Suites Introduces “The Late Shift” After-Hours Culinary Experience

Indonesia ExpatJuly 22, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatJuly 22, 20260

Mangkuluhur ARTOTEL Suites has officially launched “The Late Shift”, an exclusive late-night culinary campaign designed to transform the way urban...

Henshin Celebrates 9th Anniversary with House of Temptation

Indonesia ExpatJuly 17, 2026July 18, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatJuly 17, 2026July 18, 20260

Henshin, Jakarta’s highest Nikkei restaurant and rooftop bar, is celebrating its ninth anniversary with House of Temptation, a four-day anniversary...

New Tables in Jakarta – July 2026

Indonesia ExpatJuly 17, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatJuly 17, 20260

Here are our recommendations for five relatively new restaurants, eateries, cafes, bars, and clubs in Jakarta this month. Looking for...

Bali’s Newest Tables – July 2026

Indonesia ExpatJuly 17, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatJuly 17, 20260

Bali’s culinary scene shows no signs of slowing down this July, with another wave of exciting openings across the island....

From Ocean to Table: Experience Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua’s New Catch & Grill Adventure

Indonesia ExpatJuly 14, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatJuly 14, 20260

Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort introduces a new way to experience Bali’s coastline with Catch & Grill, an exclusive...

An Evening of Fire & Flavour at Padma Resort Ubud

Indonesia ExpatJuly 14, 2026July 20, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatJuly 14, 2026July 20, 20260

Experience Mediterranean-inspired open-fire dining, handcrafted beverages, and a mesmerising Fire Dance Show every Thursday and Sunday at The Pool Café...

Osteria GIA Takes Over Sunday Brunch at W Bali – Seminyak

Indonesia ExpatJuly 14, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatJuly 14, 20260

Seminyak, Bali, July 2026 – W Bali – Seminyak continues its celebrated Brunch Series with a special collaboration with Osteria GIA, Jakarta’s...

Luminous Mid-Autumn Festival at The St. Regis Jakarta

Indonesia ExpatJuly 12, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatJuly 12, 20260

Celebrating the Beauty of the Full Moon Through the Art of Timeless Gifting. Celebrated as a time of reunion, gratitude,...

JW Marriott Surabaya Welcomes Back Chef Daijiro Horikoshi for “Return of the Season”

Indonesia ExpatJuly 8, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatJuly 8, 20260

An exclusive kitchen takeover by Takumi Japanese Fine Dining, Bali. JW Marriott Surabaya continues its signature culinary takeover series with...

A Curated Four-Hands Culinary Series Comes to Amerta at Anantara Ubud Bali Resort

Indonesia ExpatJuly 6, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatJuly 6, 20260

Executive Chef Gianni Stargiotti welcomes acclaimed Italian chefs Alessandro De Boni and Gianluca Visciglia for an exclusive dining experiences celebrating...

SEOUL AFTER HOURS FINDS A NEW HOME IN SANUR WITH POCHA BAR BY FIRE FOX

Indonesia ExpatJuly 5, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatJuly 5, 20260

SANUR, BALI, in South Korea, the day rarely ends when work is over. As the sun goes down, streets come...

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Indonesian Ministry of Law Proposes Limited Dual Citizenship for Talented Diaspora

28 Jul 2026 — The Indonesian government has proposed introducing limited dual citizenship for talented members of the Indonesian diaspora whose expertise is considered vital to the national interest. The scheme is intended to retain the contributions of highly skilled diaspora members who are reluctant to renounce the citizenship of their host countries. According...

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Indonesian Ministry of Law Proposes Limited Dual Citizenship for Talented Diaspora

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Malaysian Pilot Arrested for Carrying Ecstasy Pills and Methamphetamine at Soekarno-Hatta Airport

31 Jul 2026 — A Malaysian pilot from a foreign airline, identified only by the initials MSO, was arrested by a joint team from the Indonesian National Police Criminal Investigation Agency and Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Customs after allegedly being caught carrying narcotics in the form of ecstasy and methamphetamine. The Director of Narcotics Crimes...

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Malaysian Pilot Arrested for Carrying Ecstasy Pills and Methamphetamine at Soekarno-Hatta Airport

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Rafael Nadal to Open Southeast Asia's First Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre in Lombok

03 Aug 2026 — World tennis legend Rafael Nadal has announced the opening of the Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre (RNTC) in the Samara area of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The facility is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2028. The new RNTC will complement the existing Rafa Nadal Academies in Mallorca...

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Rafael Nadal to Open Southeast Asia's First Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre in Lombok

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Now Credit Cards Can Be Used to Pay for MRT Rides

29 Jul 2026 — PT MRT Jakarta (Perseroda) has launched a new ticket payment system using contactless credit cards, or EMV Contactless. This payment system is the first of its kind to be implemented on a public transport service in Indonesia. The innovation allows residents and foreign tourists travelling on the Jakarta MRT to...

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Now Credit Cards Can Be Used to Pay for MRT Rides

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American Deported After Drunken Disturbance in Sukabumi

04 Aug 2026 — The Sukabumi Immigration Office in West Java deported an American man with the initials ECC on Friday, the 31st of July, after receiving a report from the Sukabumi City Police that he had caused a disturbance in a residential area of the city while intoxicated. “ECC holds a Visa on...

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