Rising private sector investment and strengthening commodity prices are the correct ingredients that can trigger accelerated economic growth in several Southeast Asian nations in 2017. In a report entitled "Global Economic Prospects: Weak Investment in Uncertain Times", which was released on Tuesday (10/01), the World Bank set its forecast for Indonesia's economic growth at 5.3 percent year-on-year (y/y) in 2017, followed by a 5.5 percent (y/y) growth rate in both 2018 and 2019, up from an estim...

There are several visas and work permits Indonesia has for foreigners looking to stay or work in Indonesia. In this article I will guide you through the types of visas available and which one you should choose, skipping the ones not relevant for business travelers and entrepreneurs.Note that Indonesia passed a new Immigration Law in 2011 and therefore any article written before that will contain most probably inaccurate information.Tourist visaTourist visas are the easiest to get as for many nat...

Without giving too much insight into the details and regulations, Indonesian President Joko Widodo launched the tax amnesty program on Friday (01/07) during a speech in front of hundreds of businessmen and officials at Indonesia's tax office headquarters in Jakarta. The tax amnesty program - approved by the House of Representatives in late June - is a strategy to boost state tax income by (temporarily) granting amnesty as well as offering attractive incentives to (former) tax evaders. In r...

You may have stayed at budget hotels and call yourself a savyy backpacker. Or splurged on a luxury boutique hotel and call yourself a glamorous travelista.But have you ever stayed on a yacht-house, an African style safari lodge (yes in Bali!) or a hotel that resembles a campsite?We’ll bring you through some of the most unique hotels that you never thought you’ll find in Bali. Read on to find out!1. Sleep with the lions at Mara River Safari Lodge, Gianyar Ever wanted to dine with the rhinos ?N...

Qantas has announced a major change to its seasonal daily Sydney to Denpasar services.Qantas has had so much success with its summer-holiday flights to Bali,it’s decided to keep the spirit of the summer holidays happening all year round.The flag carrier has announced it would extend its seasonal Sydney to Denpasar route to a year round schedule from March.The Bali service will be operated by a two-class Boeing 737 and fares will include checked baggage allowance,in-flight entertainment, and foo...