AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFuel & Cost of Living: Jakarta motorists faced longer queues after a hike in unsubsidized fuel prices pushed some drivers and ride-hailing workers to switch back to subsidized Pertalite, despite worries about engine performance. Energy Policy: Indonesia is set to raise biodiesel blending to B50 from July 1 to cut diesel imports and boost palm oil demand, while the wider energy transition push is framed as key to the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision. Fiscal Watch: Indonesia’s deficit and revenue performance through May 2026 remain “manageable,” with taxes up strongly and foreign inflows into central bank securities and government bonds reaching about US$9B year-to-date. AI & Telecom: Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Huawei won a Copenhagen award for AI-driven network operations, highlighting Indonesia’s push to apply AI to real business outcomes. Academic Integrity: A fake research scandal under probe is sparking debate over academic pressure, weak support, and systemic incentives that can reward quantity over quality. Business & Markets: Indonesia’s stock market leadership is under scrutiny as MSCI review pressure continues, while telecom cloud consolidation advances with XLSMART’s migration to Tencent Cloud. Regional Cooperation: Malaysia and Indonesia reaffirmed plans to deepen legal and governance cooperation, including border and strategic coordination.
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