Planning a Trip to Raja Ampat in 2026? Here’s What the Entrance Fee Looks Like
Raja Ampat, located in West Papua, remains one of Indonesia’s most sought-after travel destinations. The region is known for its clear waters, limestone islands, and rich marine life. It also offers quiet landscapes and limited-access experiences, making it popular with both domestic and international travellers. To manage tourism and support conservation, the Raja Ampat Regency […]
Indonesia Threatens to Block Grok AI and X Due to Obscene Deepfake Content
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, has come under scrutiny on the social media platform X following concerns over its alleged misuse to generate pornographic content. Several users are reported to have exploited Grok’s features to manipulate images without consent. Sexually explicit images have circulated online, with claims that they were created using personal photos […]
Garmin Venu 4: The Watch for a New Era of Adaptive & Personalised Wellness
Understanding the body through deeper data intelligence, with up to 12 days of battery life under the promise of “Health That Fits You.” Jakarta, 8 October 2025 – Garmin has officially unveiled the Garmin Venu 4, the latest evolution in its Venu smartwatch line, designed to move beyond fitness tracking into a more intuitive, adaptive […]
AirAsia Opens Direct Flight Bali – Da Nang (Vietnam) in March 2026, with Four Flights a Week
Indonesia Airasia has announced the opening of a new international route connecting Bali and Da Nang (Vietnam). The services set to begin on March 20, 2026. The airline will operate the Bali – Da Nang route for times a week. The flights scheduled on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. This will become Indonesia AirAsia’s Seventh […]
Bali Airport Reintroduces Temperature Checks to Detect Superflu in Travellers
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali has reactivated its network of thermal scanners to screen arriving and departing passengers for “superflu,” technically identified as influenza A (H3N2) subclade K. The airport management confirmed that the deployment of these devices is a preemptive measure intended to identify individuals displaying elevated body temperatures, a primary […]
Indonesia to Begin National Spaceport Construction in Papua in 2026
Indonesia is accelerating the development of a national spaceport on Biak Island, Papua, as part of efforts to strengthen space technology independence, according to the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). BRIN Head Arif Satria said Indonesia could achieve space technology independence earlier than the current 2040 target if all stakeholders remain focused and productive. […]
Russian Woman Found Dead in Bali Leaves Will Blaming Russian President Vladimir Putin
A Russian woman was found dead in Bali, at a residence in Kerobokan Kaja, North Kuta, Badung Regency, on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at around 10:00 a.m. Police later confirmed that the victim died by suicide. The victim, identified by her initials VT, aged 50, was found hanging in front of the garage of her […]
Indonesia Extends Search for Two Missing Children After Fernando Martin Carreras’ Body Found
A joint Search and Rescue (SAR) team has found a body in the waters of Komodo National Park, Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). Authorities have confirmed that the body belongs to Fernando Martin Carreras, a coach with Valencia CF’s women’s B team. The confirmation was delivered by the NTT Regional Police on […]
Cafe del Mar Bali Presents a Spectacular New Year’s Eve 2025 Celebration
Featuring Global Headliner Dash Berlin Bali, 24 November 2025 — CafĂ© del Mar Bali successfully delivered one of the most anticipated New Year’s Eve celebrations in Canggu. On 31 December 2025, the iconic beachfront venue welcomed Dash Berlin as the main headliner for its NYE 2025 celebration, bringing world-class EDM energy to one of Bali’s […]
Bali Set to Check Foreign Tourists’ Bank Accounts and Travel Plans From This Year
The Bali Provincial Government plans to introduce a new policy in 2026 that will tighten screening requirements for foreign tourists entering the island. The policy will assess visitors’ financial capacity and planned activities during their stay. Bali Governor Wayan Koster said the measure aims to improve tourism governance and ensure that foreign visitors contribute positively […]