Political Fault Lines: Parliament is weighing an inquiry into Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s eligibility, as tensions between President Prabowo Subianto and his predecessor, Joko Widodo, deepen amid a police wiretapping scandal. Wildfire Crackdown: Indonesia has revoked or declined to renew land-use rights for 11 companies linked to fires in Kalimantan, while disaster officials seek field checks of suspected fires in South Papua. Investment Push: The government has opened regional investment desks in six cities to speed permits and resolve business bottlenecks; officials say the Batam desk has helped accelerate investment. Conservation Finance: At COP31, Indonesia introduced a task force to develop more sustainable funding for national parks, bringing government, businesses and other partners into conservation efforts. Digital Infrastructure: Data centre expansion is drawing public concern in drought-hit Batam, where residents say water shortages are affecting daily life. Economic Outlook: Indonesia’s economy grew 5.47% in the third quarter, while exports rose 5.58% through September.