Bali

June 21, 2007

Asian Olympic Chief Predicts Rosy Future for Beach Games, Bali

By William J. Furney Managing Editor The Bali Times JIMBARAN ~ The first-ever Asian Beach Games, an Olympic-sanctioned event to – Read More...
June 21, 2007

Starter’s Orders for First Int’l Bali Triathlon

JIMBARAN ~ Badung Regent A.A. Gede Agung is to start Bali’s first international triathlon on Sunday, the organizers said, as – Read More...
June 21, 2007

Real Madrid Comes to Canggu

By Rian Dewanto The Bali Times CANGGU ~ Top Spanish club Real Madrid, home to departing star David Beckham, is – Read More...
June 21, 2007

China Says No Change to Taiwan Torch Relay

By William J. Furney The Bali Times JIMBARAN ~ Taiwan’s refusal to allow the Olympic torch relay to Taipei because – Read More...
June 14, 2007

In Bali, an Air of Heady Optimism

Major Efforts Underway to Boost Tourism Industry during a Seminal 2008 By William J. Furney Managing Editor The Bali Times – Read More...
June 14, 2007

Bali Hosts Holocaust-Affirming Conference

JIMBARAN ~ Bali hosted a conference this week aiming to promote religious tolerance and affirming the reality of the Holocaust.
June 14, 2007

Nameless: 10,000 Islands

JAKARTA ~ Indonesia needs at least three more years to name more than 10,000 of its islands, a senior official – Read More...
June 14, 2007

WB Plans Intl Fund to Fight Deforestation

WASHINGTON ~ The World Bank is planning an international fund of at least US$250 million to fight deforestation, which contributes – Read More...
June 7, 2007

Bali Pushes for Special Autonomy

DENPASAR ~ Following a meeting in Jakarta last weekend, the Bali government is formulating a proposal it will present to – Read More...
June 7, 2007

Bali Sweeps Top Environmental Awards

ISTANA NEGARA, Jakarta ~ Bali’s capital Denpasar, its regency Badung, and the regencies of Gianyar and Tabanan were awarded on – Read More...