Bali

December 19, 2008

New Dawn for Southeast Asia

JAKARTA ~ The Association of Southeast Asian Nations took a major step toward becoming an EU-style community this week with – Read More...
December 19, 2008

Security Boosted for Holidays

DENPASAR ~ In preparation for the Christmas and New Year period, the Bali Regional Military Command has prepared 4,000 troops – Read More...
December 12, 2008

A BALI TIMES SPECIAL REPORT : In Hedonistic Kuta, a Sex Industry Thrives

By William J. Furney With interviews by Laurane Marchive The Bali Times LEGIAN ~ “You’ve got a big one,” the – Read More...
December 12, 2008

Australia Prepares $650m Loan for Indonesia

LEGIAN ~ Australia will contribute about US$650 million to a standby facility should Indonesia need support to weather the global – Read More...
December 5, 2008

One Rabies Fatality Confirmed as Culling Underway

DENPASAR ~ A Balinese man has been confirmed as dying from rabies after being bitten last week by a dog, – Read More...
December 5, 2008

Excuse Me, Do You Speak Climate?

POZNAN, Poland ~ Oh dear. The BINGOs are at odds with the TUNGOs and the RINGOs over the NAMAs and – Read More...
December 5, 2008

Bali Plans Own Corruption-Eradication Team

DENPASAR ~ In response to the establishment of a national corruption-eradication team, Bali’s attorneygeneral is planning a similar graft-busing squad – Read More...
November 28, 2008

Moralizing Clerics Back Anti-Porn Law but Take Child Brides

JAKARTA ~ Muslim clerics who claim to be protecting vulnerable women by backing a new anti-pornography law have come out – Read More...
November 28, 2008

Climate ‘Still Top Concern’ Despite Financial Crisis

LONDON ~ The environment remains a top concern despite the financial crisis, according to a global poll published this week – Read More...
November 28, 2008

Badung Mulls Capital Name-Change

BADUNG ~ Bali’s most economically important regency, and home to much of its vital tourism industry, may rename its capital – Read More...