Coconut Downstream Push: Indonesia targets 151,554 hectares for coconut downstream development in 2026, backed by about Rp427 billion, with seed, fertilizer and land-prep support across 28 provinces to raise value-added output. Digital Connectivity Boost: The Nongsa–Changi undersea cable is now set to strengthen the Indonesia–Singapore digital corridor for data centers, cloud and AI, with officials highlighting faster, low-latency regional connectivity. Aviation Upgrade: Indonesia is moving Kertajati International Airport toward an MRO hub, with asset transfers to the central government underway and operations targeted to start this year. AI Tightrope: Indonesia’s decision to join China-led WAICO as a founding member is drawing questions about balancing China and US tech rivalry, though Jakarta says the initiatives serve different goals. Marine Conservation: The Forestry Ministry is partnering with OceanX to improve management of seven marine national parks using stronger scientific mapping, biodiversity inventories and restoration work. Energy Survey: Indonesia is drafting a legal framework to survey “white hydrogen” potential in Central Sulawesi after earlier research pointed to promising sites. Premium Banking: UOB and Visa are rolling out new Visa Infinite Privilege and Private tiers across ASEAN, upgrading 300,000+ UOB cardholders without downgrades. Free Meals Turmoil: Indonesia’s free-meal program faces further disruption as the head of the troubled agency resigns on health grounds amid budget cuts. ASEAN Diplomacy: ASEAN granted Turkey full Dialogue Partner status, expanding cooperation across political-security, economic and socio-cultural areas.