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Indonesia's Police Chief Casts Women as Leaders of Change at Bali Global Conference
Indonesia's National Police Chief told the 63rd IAWP conference in Bali that women should lead change, not just take part in it. Here is what was said and why investors may care.
Prabowo Sets Out Self-Reliance Claims as Government Nears Two Years
President Prabowo Subianto has highlighted food reserves, diesel self-sufficiency and maritime plans as achievements of his administration.
Indonesian President Urges Leaders to Think Independently
Indonesia’s President used a Gontor centenary address to stress knowledge, self-reliance and independent thinking.
Prabowo Expected to Lead TNI’s 81st Anniversary Ceremony at Monas
Indonesia’s armed forces are preparing a major anniversary ceremony at Monas, including a parade, defence displays and naval events.
Indonesia Sets Six Steps Toward Energy Self-Reliance, With 100 GWp Solar Goal
Jakarta has outlined six steps to cut reliance on imported energy, from B50 and E50 fuel blends to 100 GWp of solar in three years. Here is what is confirmed and what is still pending.
Indonesia Sets a 2 Million Hectare Sugarcane Target to Power Its E20 Fuel Plan
President Prabowo has ordered two million hectares of sugarcane readied for ethanol to reach E20 fuel within two years. Land, not technology, is the stated bottleneck.
Prabowo Backs Java's 575km Giant Sea Wall as a Multi-Decade Bet
Prabowo reaffirms plans for a 575 km Giant Sea Wall protecting regions that produce 38% of GDP, with a target start in early 2027 and a timeline of up to 20 years.
Prabowo Signals Wave of Large-Scale Investment as Indonesia Cites Half-Year Data
President Prabowo says large-scale investment is due in coming weeks, citing first-half realisation of Rp1,010.6 trillion. Here is what the data shows, and what it leaves out.
Prabowo Puts Food and Energy Self-Reliance at Centre of Indonesia’s Case
President Prabowo’s renewed focus on food and energy self-reliance puts policy resilience at the centre of Indonesia’s investment narrative.
Indonesia’s Energy Self-Reliance Plan: What Investors Should Watch
Indonesia has set out six routes towards energy self-reliance. For Lombok investors, the roadmap and execution matter more than the ambition.
Lombok Notebook: Can Village Cooperatives Change Indonesia’s Supply Chain?
Indonesia’s village cooperative programme could reshape local supply chains, but investors should distinguish political ambition from proven economic impact.
NTB Commits Rp23.92 Billion to Help 3,417 Poor Families Enter Livestock Farming
West Nusa Tenggara has earmarked Rp23.92 billion to help 3,417 extremely poor families build livestock businesses under the Desa Berdaya NTB programme.
NTB Wins National Recognition for Education Access, Signalling Governance Momentum
Indonesia's Ministry of Home Affairs has recognised West Nusa Tenggara province for its performance in expanding access to education, part of a national 'Berprestasi' awards programme.
Fatal Ferry Fire Off Lombok Raises Questions Over Bali–Lombok Crossings
A fire aboard the KMP Mutiara Yasmin killed one passenger and forced evacuation of 212 people, Indonesia's third fatal ferry incident in under a month.
Marquez Crashes Out at Mandalika as Aldeguer Wins Chaotic Indonesia MotoGP
Newly-crowned champion Marc Marquez suffered a suspected shoulder fracture at Mandalika as rookie Fermin Aldeguer took a maiden MotoGP win on Lombok's world stage.
Bank Indonesia Eyes QRIS Expansion to Saudi Arabia, India, Vietnam and Australia
Bank Indonesia is in talks to extend QRIS cross-border payments to four new markets, a quiet but consequential move for tourism-driven regions like Lombok.
West Lombok Prepares to Reactivate 8 Waste Facilities: What It Signals for Investors
West Lombok's environment agency is preparing to reactivate eight TPS 3R waste-processing sites, following a central government directive to optimise regional waste infrastructure.
Betabeq Returns to Mandalika Ahead of 2026 MotoGP: What It Signals for Investors
Sasak ritual Betabeq returns to Mandalika before the 2026 MotoGP, underscoring how the circuit's global spotlight stays rooted in local culture.
Drought Emergency Widens in Sumbawa, Spotlighting Water Risk Across West Nusa Tenggara
Sumbawa's drought emergency has grown from 12 to 14 sub-districts and been extended to 61 days, underscoring water-security questions across the wider West Nusa Tenggara region.
Prabowo to Oversee New Oil and Gas Body Directly, Bahlil Says
Indonesia's new oil and gas authority, BUK Migas, will report directly to President Prabowo, a governance signal foreign investors should read closely.
Basic Services Still Lag on NTB's Small Islands, Provincial Agency Warns
NTB's Marine and Fisheries Agency says basic services on several of the province's small islands remain very limited, and is pushing for the pending Archipelago Islands Bill to do more for them.
North Lombok Moves to Tighten Local Tax Oversight: Why It Matters for Buyers
North Lombok's revenue agency is coordinating with the regional Inspectorate to prevent violations in local tax collection, a governance signal worth noting for property investors.
Indonesia's Finance Minister Sacked in Reshuffle Row: What Investors Should Watch
President Prabowo Subianto removed Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa after an internal clash, raising questions over governance style in Indonesia's $1.5 trillion economy.
Rinjani Rescue Delay Puts Lombok's Tourism Infrastructure Under Scrutiny
The death of Brazilian hiker Juliana Marins on Mount Rinjani has drawn criticism of the rescue response and renewed attention to safety infrastructure on Lombok's most iconic trek.
Indonesia's BRICS Seat: What a Widening Economic Bloc Means for Frontier Investors
Indonesia used the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi to press for a bigger role in a bloc now covering 40% of global GDP. Here's the macro backdrop for investors watching Indonesia's frontier regions.