India-Indonesia-New Zealand Diplomacy: PM Narendra Modi wrapped up his three-nation tour, with the New Zealand leg ending in a Strategic Partnership upgrade with Christopher Luxon and a push to double bilateral trade over five years, while Indonesia’s ties with Modi also fed into wider defence, digital and education cooperation. Carbon Markets & Forestry: Indonesia’s Forestry Ministry says it will soon issue its first forestry carbon credits under a national framework using the Verra standard, with credits tied to peatland restoration and conservation projects. Rural Economy Push: Indonesia targets 40,000 “Red and White” Village Cooperatives by end-2026, focusing on training managers and rolling out governance and business support. B50 Biodiesel Impact: Coordinating Minister Airlangga says the B50 biodiesel mandate could save up to Rp177 trillion in foreign exchange, cut diesel imports, and reduce emissions by 44 million tons annually. Anti-Graft Leadership Shake-up: Indonesia’s top special crimes prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah resigned after police raids seized 74kg of gold and $20m in cash, as legal debate grows over whether other parties obstruct investigations. Digital Child Safety: Indonesia’s communications ministry urged streaming platforms to create safer viewing spaces for children, aligning with child-protection rules on age limits and content management. Creative Economy Collaboration: Indonesia’s creative economy ministry is partnering with Lippo Malls Indonesia to help talent and local IPs reach wider markets through programs planned for later in 2026.