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Latest · 3 September 2026

Bali’s Airport-to-Canggu Tram Could Transform the Island, Says LUX Property Group Founder

A proposed battery-powered tram connecting Bali’s airport with Kuta, Legian, Seminyak and Canggu could reshape the island’s busiest tourism corridor — if it is backed by parking, pedestrian links and smarter planning, says LUX Property Group founder Jamie McIntyre.

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27 August 2026

Is the US Dollar Close to a Crash?

Jamie McIntyre has sharply shortened his timeframe for the erosion of US dollar dominance, arguing that the Iran conflict, BRICS expansion, sanctions overreach and US$40 trillion in debt could compress a 10–20 year transition into five years or less.

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13 August 2026

The “Great Barrier Reef of Indonesia” Waiting to Be Discovered

North Sulawesi may be one of Indonesia’s greatest yet most underappreciated tourism and investment opportunities. Jamie McIntyre reports from Manado on its potential to become the Great Barrier Reef of Indonesia.

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11 August 2026

Bali Just Outgrew Java

Indonesia's Q2 numbers put the island at the top of the country — and that number is doing more work than it looks

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18 July 2026

Branding Jakarta as a Global Icon — To Create One of the World's Most Recognisable Urban Landmarks

Indonesia is one of the world's fastest-rising nations, forecast to rank among the largest economies by 2050 — yet Greater Jakarta's roughly 42 million people remain surprisingly unrecognisable globally.

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2 June 2026

Resort K Prepares for Stage 1 Opening in September

Architectural renders are finalised, fit-out works on the first ground-floor villas commence shortly, and the signature pool deck and café precinct move toward completion.

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14 May 2026

Understanding Leasehold, Hak Pakai and PT PMA in Bali

The three structures foreign investors use to hold Indonesian property — and how to choose between them.

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22 April 2026

Why Seminyak Still Outperforms

Canggu grabs the headlines, but Seminyak's mature infrastructure and guest profile continue to deliver superior nightly rates.

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30 March 2026

Lombok: The Next Chapter for Indonesian Waterfront

Infrastructure investment, an international circuit and an untouched coastline are converging on one island.

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11 February 2026

A Week in the Life: Living in Seminyak

Morning swims, warungs, sunset at the beach clubs — what owning in Seminyak actually feels like.

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Bali’s Airport-to-Canggu Tram Could Transform the Island, Says LUX Property Group Founder

Is the US Dollar Close to a Crash?

The “Great Barrier Reef of Indonesia” Waiting to Be Discovered

Bali Just Outgrew Java

Branding Jakarta as a Global Icon — To Create One of the World's Most Recognisable Urban Landmarks

Resort K Prepares for Stage 1 Opening in September

Understanding Leasehold, Hak Pakai and PT PMA in Bali

Why Seminyak Still Outperforms

Lombok: The Next Chapter for Indonesian Waterfront

A Week in the Life: Living in Seminyak

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Why Nesara Bay City Is South Lombok’s Most Watched Development

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