AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy Crisis: Indonesia’s rolling blackouts are back in the spotlight after reports of power cuts across Java and Sumatra, with analysts pointing to coal shortages and a coal-dependent, centralized grid that leaves cities like Bekasi, Bogor and Depok exposed. Trade & Currency: Indonesia logged its first trade deficit in six years in May as imports surged on higher oil prices tied to the Iran war and a weaker rupiah, while exports of key commodities fell. Markets: The Jakarta Composite slid about 4.9% to 5,705.90 on July 1, extending recent weakness. Tax & Digital Economy: From Aug. 1, Indonesia will collect income tax via designated e-commerce platforms (Tokopedia, Shopee, Lazada, Blibli), shifting collection from sellers to marketplaces at a 0.5% gross turnover rate. Climate & Land: Indonesia pushes faster peatland restoration and flags 250 critically degraded watersheds for recovery over five years, aiming to curb land degradation. Carbon for Ports: The government is reviewing green-port incentives under the NEK carbon scheme, but says it must first build a measurement and verification method. Business & Finance: BKPM says FDI drove over half of total investment realization in Q1 2026, while Indonesia’s cumulative trade surplus hit US$4.03b in Jan–May.
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