AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI Policy: Singapore and Indonesia urged a pragmatic take on “AI sovereignty” in ASEAN, focusing on usable AI, aligned rules, and benefits for citizens and businesses rather than owning every layer. Trade & Investment: CPTPP members will start preliminary talks to add Indonesia, the Philippines and the UAE, with applicants expected to meet tariff and IP standards. Public Finance: Indonesia will inject up to Rp400 trillion into state banks to ease liquidity and support growth, while also postponing its Panda Bond debut to end-July as Chinese investor demand rises. Food & Health: The government is tightening MBG (free nutritious meals) governance, prioritising the 3B group and 3T regions, with a special scheme for hard-to-reach areas. Governance & Rights: Transparency International Indonesia warned corruption risks may worsen amid shrinking civic space and militarisation; meanwhile, the KPK is investigating alleged “click fees” in Bali immigration services. Jobs & Economy: Indonesia’s DPR and government set up a layoff mitigation task force to map risks across industries and coordinate responses. Business & Industry: Indonesia and Switzerland signed an MoU on mineral and metals downstreaming to strengthen supply chains. Environment & Risk: S&P Global flagged El Niño exposure for Indonesia, warning of impacts on water, power, and food crops.
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