ASEAN Trade Push: ASEAN members agreed to let countries apply an upgraded ATIGA trade pact early, with provisional use possible between notified states until the official start in June 2027—aimed at making cross-border goods move faster. State Budget Watch: Indonesia’s finance ministry says August performance kept the budget on track: spending hit 59.7% of the 2026 target, revenue reached 65%, and the deficit stayed controlled at 0.93% of GDP through end-August. SDG Local Action: Indonesia’s SDGs secretariat is training 50 local leaders through the SDG Certified Leadership Program to speed up on-the-ground delivery beyond big national schemes. Ferry Rescue Update: Search teams extended efforts for the Virgo Transport 8 ferry disaster in the Java Sea, with 9 confirmed dead and 126 still missing as divers prepare to probe the wreck. Energy & Industry: dsm-firmenich expands in Indonesia with a new Jakarta office and a larger Karawang manufacturing facility to boost local co-creation and production. Jakarta Climate Move: A 60-minute World Ozone Day lights-out event in Jakarta cut 74.23 tons of COe, saving 92.79 MWh of electricity. Sports (Asian Games): India’s Day 2 featured medal momentum in shooting and hockey, while swimmer Rishabh Das booked the men’s 100m backstroke final spot.