AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS Tariff Pressure: The USTR has proposed extra duties of 10% or 12.5% on imports from 60 economies, including Indonesia, after forced-labour findings under Section 301—an escalation that could complicate ongoing trade talks. Rupiah Watch: Bank Indonesia says it will keep tightening coordination with the government, regulators, banks and market players as the rupiah weakens to around Rp17,900 per USD, using policy tools to restore stability. Energy Restructuring: PLN targets cutting its group entities from 44 to 23 by 2028 to boost efficiency and reliability, with progress on the 2025–2034 power plan and post-disruption strengthening. Food Security & Kids: Indonesia’s child protection watchdog urges the National Nutrition Agency to prioritize the most vulnerable regions in the Free Nutritious Meals rollout and tighten food safety and governance. Wildlife Crackdown: Indonesia’s forestry ministry dismantled an illegal elephant ivory network in Bali, filing a case ready for trial after cyber patrols flagged contraband carvings. Tourism Push: The tourism ministry promotes Indonesia to China via sales missions in Shanghai and Guangzhou, aiming to grow arrivals and tourism-linked business ties. Climate Alert: WMO warns El Niño is likely to develop soon, raising risks of extreme heat, drought and heavy rainfall—another stress test for Indonesia’s air quality and economy.
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