Reduced terrorist threat brings economic dividends to Bali

A string of recent terrorist incidents elsewhere in Indonesia has not impacted the tourist industry in Bali, where the risk is considered low. But Balinese are taking no chances when it comes to security.

By Ni Komang Erviani for Khabar Southeast Asia in Denpasar, Bali

September 28, 2012

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