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

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Top stories

Indonesia Updates Visa Exemption List to Include Peru, Brazil, and Turkiye

Bali Governor Orders Halt to Glass Elevator Construction at Kelingking Beach

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Happy hours & deals this week

80K++ on Selected Local Cocktail, 4–7PM, daily @ Tucky | Specialty Coffe e and Brunch

Buy 1 Get 1 Free Cocktail, 8AM–11PM, daily @ Mozarella on Padma Street

Negroni Cocktails 100K, 5–11PM, Monday @ Qudo Bali

30% OFF All Cocktails, 3–7PM, daily @ Cafe Smorgas

Bloody mary: Buy 1 get 1 free, 3–8PM, Sunday @ Sunset Beach by Mrs Sippy

Steak Night For 185K++/pax, 6–10PM, Thursday @ Ulu Artisan - Uluwatu

Travel guides

Diamon Beach And Atuh Beach – Paradise In Nusa Penida

Grab And Gojek In Nusa Dua - How To Get Around

Expat job board

Wine Sommelier – Premium Beverages (Kuta)

  • Open for local & expat candidates.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Enology, Hospitality, Food & Beverage Management, or a related field.

  • Advanced wine certifications such as WSET Level 3/4 or Court of Master Sommeliers (strongly preferred).

  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Sommelier, Wine Educator, or in a similar role within a wine producing company or fine dining establishment.

  • Strong sensory evaluation skills and in-depth knowledge of varietals, winemaking processes, and global wine markets.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and educate both internal teams and external clients.

  • Proven ability to combine technical production knowledge with customer-facing storytelling and sales strategies.

  • Fluent in English, proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia or other local languages is an advantage.

Benefits

  • Kitas provided

  • Insurance  

  • Transport & petrol allowance

Head of Marketing – Premium Beverages (Kuta)

  • Open for local & expat candidates.

  • Bachelor Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field (Master degree is a plus).

  • Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in brand marketing, preferably within FMCG, premium beverages, alcoholic drinks, or luxury goods sector.

  • Demonstrated success in developing and executing brand strategies and integrated marketing campaigns that drive brand equity and sales.

  • In-depth understanding of the Indonesian alcohol distribution landscape, regulatory compliance requirements, and market trends. 

  • Highly creative, analytical, and commercially driven, with a strong sense of brand aesthetics and premium positioning.

  • Willingness to travel as required for brand activations and trade events.

Benefits

  • Kitas provided

  • Insurance  

  • Transport & petrol allowance

Meetups this week

Connect with fellow expats and locals.

Work & Sip – Free Coffee for Nomies

Waterbom Waterpark Sunday Funday

See all of the 35 events this week, including:

  • Speak Your Heart: A Monthly Public Speaking Practice

  • Deep Talks | Meetup 4

  • Sunrise Run Club | Bali Social Club (Free Recovery)

  • 2025 — Year in Review: Get Ready for 2026

  • From Solopreneur to Systempreneur: How AI Changes Everything

  • Dinner Club #146: Artisan

  • Bali Startup and Tech Networking Dinner & Drinks

  • Women Writers Workshop – Creative Scramble

  • Bali Incense Making Workshop: Create from Scratch

  • Paint and Paddies – Bali Muse

  • Bali Belly Laughs

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