Focus - Indonesia's picture-postcard island of Bali grapples with property frenzy
France 24
by Antoine MORELFebruary 18, 2026
Bali's picture-postcard image is cracking. On Indonesia's premium tourist resort, the race to build luxury villas and hotels has triggered an unprecedented property frenzy. Farmland is carved up into plots, coastline is privatised and bogus permits issued.
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Originally published on France 24 on 2/18/2026