Defense & Governance: Indonesia’s new Coordinating Ministry for Downstream Industry and Energy Transition is getting its operational budget directly from the Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry, with the government still drafting the detailed budget governance framework. National Security Debate: A Kompas report questions the urgency of Prabowo’s TNI expansion, saying adding hundreds of new units could burden the military structure instead of matching modernization needs. Defense Procurement Scrutiny: YLBHI flags about Rp 90 trillion in defense equipment procurement with suppliers not clearly identified in public systems, calling for transparency. Energy Transition & Investment: Kadin estimates Indonesia can attract up to US$3.8 trillion for energy transition investment by 2050, citing minerals, renewables, and EV/battery/geothermal growth. Digital Infrastructure: Indonesia is building the SGI 6,870km domestic submarine cable system to boost capacity for data centers, cloud, AI, and digital services, targeting service readiness by end-2028. Trade & Industry: Indonesia’s toy exports rose to US$351.8m in H1 2026, while the Industry Ministry pushes import curbs to protect domestic manufacturers. Public Safety & Social Policy: The government plans rehabilitation and re-education centers to tackle prison overcrowding, focusing on productive-age narcotics users. Aviation & Tourism: Tanjung Lesung SEZ in Banten will open new skydiving and aerosport facilities in December. Business & Tech Deals: AkzoNobel will sell its Southeast Asia decorative paints business to Nippon Paint for about US$1.35b.