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Denpasar continues food-price interventions at two major markets
Denpasar is monitoring prices at Badung and Kreneng markets and subsidising selected products. The scheme does not impose fixed food prices across the city.
Read →Economy and tourismBali local governments had used 31.9% of their annual capital budget by the end of September
Bali's local governments had spent about Rp2.8 trillion of their Rp8.9 trillion annual capital allocation by September 2026. Treasury officials want contracts reviewed and spending accelerated.
Read →Economy and tourismBali's Seraya Timur hub brings fish storage and boat services together
A fishing hub in Karangasem is bringing cold storage, boat services and fish sales together. Its facilities are taking shape, but important limits remain.
Read →Economy and tourismCentral Government Spending in Bali Rose 20% in January–September 2026
Central government spending in Bali reached Rp7.82 trillion in the first nine months of 2026. Capital outlays doubled, while transfers to local governments declined.
Read →Economy and tourismSeptember's foreign arrivals to Bali rose year on year despite a monthly decline
Bali recorded 650,169 direct foreign arrivals in September, down 5.22% from August but up 2.36% year on year. Why the figures are not a rental yield forecast.
Read →Economy and tourismBali Assigns Wage Review Team to Assess Living Costs for 2027
Bali's governor has tasked a team with reviewing the 2027 provincial minimum wage against living-cost needs. The figures in circulation are not approved rates.
Read →Economy and tourismBali's 2027 Budget Debate Turns to School Funding and Infrastructure
Bali lawmakers questioned a proposed Rp475.95 billion deficit for 2027 on 26 October, focusing on infrastructure, education spending and how the gap will be funded.
Read →Economy and tourismBali's economy could grow by up to 5.9% in 2026, Bank Indonesia says
Bank Indonesia has reiterated its 5.4–5.9% growth forecast for Bali in 2026. The first-half figures provide context, but the upper limit is not a business return.
Read →Economy and tourismBali targets November groundbreaking for Klungkung cultural centre's core zone
Bali plans a 24 November 2026 groundbreaking for the core of its Klungkung cultural centre, aiming to finish by late 2027 ahead of the 2028 Bali Arts Festival.
Read →Economy and tourismBali may need 5 GW of renewables beyond PLN's existing plan, IESR says
IESR estimates Bali may need up to 5 GW of renewables beyond PLN's 2025–2034 plan. The $6.7bn scenario is not an approved construction programme.
Read →Economy and tourismBali's investment remains concentrated in Denpasar and three regencies
Bali officials have renewed concerns over the island's investment divide. Rp23.77 trillion was recorded in January–June 2026, with most capital flowing to Sarbagita.
Read →Economy and tourismQRIS fees in Bali: which merchant payments now qualify for 0%
New QRIS merchant-fee thresholds took effect across Indonesia on 1 October 2026. See which Bali transactions are free of MDR and when charges still apply.
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