Indonesia-France Diplomacy: President Prabowo begins a state visit to France to deepen ties and push cooperation in defense, renewable energy, critical minerals, and education, with talks aimed at upgrading relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Education Equity: Indonesia’s education ministry launches school renovations in Southwest Papua, targeting 39 schools with Rp20.1bn to improve facilities and expand learning access through distance and community-based models. Digital Economy & Water: Indonesia warns that AI infrastructure, data centers, and digital industries are driving soaring water demand, calling for stronger UN focus on future water crises. Trade & Industry Protection: Indonesia tightens import controls via stricter licensing, brand-new requirements, and more digital monitoring through the Single Submission system to shield domestic industries. Fertility Care: Indonesia stresses humane advanced fertility services to support its fertility rate, citing rising IVF demand and the need for integrated, accessible care. Energy Finance: IEEFA says restructuring PLN’s transmission business financing could lower financing costs by separating transmission risk from PLN’s higher-risk activities. Regional Security Watch: IISS highlights how chokepoints like Hormuz and Malacca shape Asia-Pacific security debates amid Iran-linked tensions and strategic competition.