Tourism Foreign Exchange Earnings

Foreign Tourist Arrivals to Indonesia Rise by 8.24%, Tourism Foreign Exchange Earnings Reach US$4.05 Billion

Indonesia ExpatJune 18, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatJune 18, 20260

Indonesia’s tourism sector delivered a strong performance in the first quarter of 2026, with tourism foreign exchange earnings reaching US$4.05...

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Pertamina Launches Smart Ship to Clean Water Waste in Bali

11 Jun 2026 — PT Pertamina (Persero) launched an automated waste-cleaning vessel called the Autonomous Trash Skimmer at Sekeh Beach, Badung Regency, Bali, on the 10th of June. The Autonomous Trash Skimmer was introduced as a more modern, effective, and environmentally friendly solution for managing aquatic waste. The launch event also formed part of...

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Pertamina Launches Smart Ship to Clean Water Waste in Bali

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Bali Is Not Closing - It is Restructuring

08 Jun 2026 — Over the past few months, one topic has dominated nearly every investor conversation in Bali: Klasifikasi Baku Lapangan Usaha Indonesia (KBLI) restrictions, Penanaman Modal Asing (PMA) uncertainty, tightening regulations, and fears that the island is suddenly becoming anti-foreign. Social media, as always, has amplified the noise. One viral post quickly becomes along...

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Bali Is Not Closing - It is Restructuring

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The Gap Between Public and Private Education in Indonesia

28 Feb 2017 — By and large, expats in Indonesia send their kids to private international schools. If your family is coming from a semi-developed market with a halfway decent education system – and you earn at least a mid-level salary – private education in the nation is likely the only option that makes...

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The Gap Between Public and Private Education in Indonesia

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Australian Interpol Fugitive Arrested While Boarding Private Jet in Bali

12 Jun 2026 — An Australian fugitive linked to organised crime was detained in Bali after authorities uncovered a fake passport and identified him through an Interpol alert. The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office in Bali has successfully apprehended an Australian national, identified as AP (55), who was allegedly attempting to flee the country. AP...

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Australian Interpol Fugitive Arrested While Boarding Private Jet in Bali

Education

Beyond Grades: The University Success Secret No One Talks About and Why So Many Brilliant Students Fall Apart

11 Jun 2026 — Academic success alone is not enough. Discover why resilience, wellbeing, and emotional intelligence are key to thriving at university. For many expatriate families in Indonesia, the university journey begins long before graduation day. Conversations about predicted grades, SAT scores, Oxbridge applications, Ivy League pathways, and competitive admissions often dominate the...

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