Bali This Week Monday 20

Putin Meet With Indonesian President

Good afternoon. This is the Bali Media.

It’s Monday. Here is your brief for the week.

Top story

Indonesian President Prabowo Just Met with Putin: Here Are the Key Outcomes

ParQ Ubud Acquired by Investor Sergey Solonin, Plans on Culturally Sensitive Revamp

WATCH: Towering Ash Cloud from Indonesia’s Lewotobi Volcano Halts Flights to Bali

UPDATE: Three Bali Villa Shooting Suspects Now Arrested — Tried to Escape Abroad, May Face Death Penalty

Foreign Worker Numbers Surge in Buleleng, Boosting Local Revenue

Happy hours & deals this week

Bloody mary: Buy-1-get-1-free, 3–6PM, Sunday @ Suka Sunset Beach

Free Flow Selected Cocktails For 250K+, 6–8PM, daily @ Vue Beach Club Canggu

2-for-1 Pizza, 4–10PM, Sunday & Tuesday @ Milk and Madu Ubud

Buy-2-get-1 selected cocktails, 12–6PM, daily @ Takir Restaurant & Bar

Tacos For 15K, 7.30AM–10PM, On Tuesday @ Basil Kitchen Canggu

Buy-1-get-1-free All Pizza, 1–5PM, Mondays–Thursday @ Mamma Maurici

Travel guides

Does Nusa Lembongan Have Grab or Gojek? Getting Around

Villa vs. Hotel in Bali: Pros and Cons

Expat job board

Expat Member Customer Service – International Travel and Lifestyle Brand (Kuta)

  • Expat candidate only.

  • Candidate located in Bali and dedicated to staying on the island for a long period of time.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills – English languages.

  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

  • Answering member’s calls and handling written correspondence.

  • Meeting with owners/members if required.

  • Competent to work as a team member and individually.

  • Must be professional and punctual.

  • Knowledge of all Fractional Ownerships to assist with any queries relating to their purchase, villa allotment etc.

  • Knowledge of villa allocations and site plans.

  • Understanding of GAP, RCI, DAE, ICE, HP.

Benefits

  • Future commissions on leads and revenues once the probationary period is passed.

  • Working Visa Provided.

Director of Food and Beverage – Luxury Clifftop Resort (Ungasan)

  • Open to expatriate candidates.

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in Food & Beverage management, in a luxury resort, fine dining, or high-end hospitality environment.

  • Proven ability to develop and execute successful F&B strategies, driving both guest satisfaction and revenue growth.

  • Strong focus on employee training and performance management to ensure continuous growth and improvement.

  • Expertise in setting up, optimising, and managing multiple F&B outlets to ensure efficiency and high service standards.

  • Ability to implement and monitor operational SOPs to achieve +90% Guest Satisfaction Index and high Employee Satisfaction.

  • Strong understanding of budgeting, cost control, and P&L management, ensuring financial targets are met.

  • Proven ability to successfully manage and develop events, ensuring seamless execution and revenue generation.

  • Experience in menu engineering, pricing strategies, and trend forecasting to keep offerings competitive.

Benefits

  • Working visa (Kitas) for expats. 

  • Medical Insurance.

Meetups this week

Connect with fellow expats and locals.

Bali Soul Tribe Dinner at Passo

Long Termers Meet — Saturday Chats, Cheers & More

See all of the 60 events this week, including:

  • Build Product Videos with AI

  • Improvisation Games – Improv Theatre Playshop

  • Girls Who Build | Brunch & Network

  • Grounded Love: Somatic Coaching for Secure Relationships

  • Local Tax 101: A Must-Know Guide for Bali Entrepreneurs

  • Paint Party on Giant Canvas #3

  • Obrolan Terbuka: Jadi Tamu di Tanah Sendiri

  • Nom Nom Vol.9 | Will Meyrick x Maxie Millian

  • Turtle Release & Mangrove Kayaking

  • Meet & Munch for Designers & Creatives #14

  • Custom Perfumery Workshop

Helpful Bali resources

Choosing a safe and reasonably-priced ferry company for your trip to Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, or the Gili Islands

Guides to no-gojek zones in Canggu, Padang Bai, Nusa Penida, and Bali's airport