AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIndonesia’s Economy Watch: Bank Indonesia survey shows employment growth cooled in Q2 2026, with manufacturing the biggest drag as hiring absorption fell. Energy Policy: President Prabowo says diesel imports have stopped since July 2026 after B50 biodiesel rollout, aiming to keep fuel spending circulating domestically. Downstream Push: NEXT Indonesia Center urges faster downstream processing and export diversification to build a more resilient, higher-value trade base. LNG Milestone: The long-delayed Abadi Masela LNG project is moving ahead, framed as a catalyst for eastern Indonesia’s growth and energy security. Digital & AI Partnerships: Coordinating Minister Airlangga invites Huawei and ByteDance to back Indonesia’s digital transformation, including AI, cloud, talent, and cybersecurity. Governance & Oversight: Academics and civil society launch Indonesia’s first citizen-led shadow cabinet, citing weak checks and balances under Prabowo. Trade & Food Security: Indonesia explores poultry exports to China and the Middle East to absorb oversupply and improve farmer welfare. Regional Diplomacy: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to Manila for ASEAN-related meetings, spotlighting a “free and open Indo-Pacific.” Wildlife Conservation: Experts warn Indonesia’s caged songbird trade is booming, threatening forests and bird populations.
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