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Indonesia Backs Youth Sports and Olympic Ambitions with Multi-Year Funding Commitment
President Prabowo Subianto commits to long-term school sports funding and early Olympic training following Rp 158.3 billion in bonuses for Asian Games and Para Games medalists.
NTT Salt Hub Targets 26,000 Jobs and 2027 Self-Sufficiency
Indonesia accelerates its downstream industrial push in East Nusa Tenggara, projecting 26,000 jobs and 400,000 tonnes of industrial salt from Rote Ndao.
Rupiah Defends Rp19,000 Level: What Currency Shifts Mean for Lombok Real Estate
With the Indonesian rupiah testing Rp18,184 per US dollar, Coordinating Minister Hartarto projects resilience. We analyse what currency headwinds mean for South Lombok land and villa assets.
Lombok Accommodation Crunch: How Bali Overflow Clarifies Villa Demand
MotoGP exposes Lombok accommodation shortfall as Bali absorbs excess crowds. We examine what regional spillover reveals about South Lombok villa yields and hospitality supply.
Beyond Bali's Shadow: Lombok Artifact Provenance Project Reclaims Cultural Identity
A landmark institutional partnership between Lombok and Australia aims to verify cultural artifacts, strengthening the island's sovereign identity and global appeal.
Prabowo Mandates Sports Overhaul: What National Ambition Signals for Indonesia
President Prabowo Subianto orders a nationwide sports facility overhaul, linking athletic excellence to national stature and international economic prestige.
Indonesia Beats Asian Games Targets as Prabowo Honors Medalists
Indonesia surpassed medal targets at the 2026 Asian Games and Para Games, triggering state bonuses and highlighting the nation's rising international profile.
Indonesia Advances One Data Law: What Unified Governance Means for Cross-Border Investors
President Prabowo Subianto has accelerated the One Data Indonesia bill, aiming to unify state digital infrastructure and transform cross-agency transparency.
Prabowo Links Education Push to Resource Security: The Macro View for Lombok
President Prabowo Subianto frames education and anti-corruption as twin pillars of Indonesian nation-building. We analyse what sovereign governance signals mean for foreign capital in Lombok.
Indonesia Opens CATL-Antam Battery Plant as Industrial Integration Accelerates
Indonesia has commenced production at its third electric-vehicle battery facility, marking a critical milestone in President Prabowo Subianto's domestic resource downstreaming agenda.
East Nusa Tenggara Publishes 32 Bilingual Books to Preserve Regional Languages
East Nusa Tenggara has launched 32 bilingual children's storybooks across 18 regional tongues, highlighting community-driven cultural preservation in eastern Indonesia.
Prabowo and Singapore FM Balakrishnan Hold Talks on Regional Stability and Forest Fire Task Force
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto received Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan for high-level talks, agreeing on a joint task force to address cross-border forest fires.
Indonesia and Kazakhstan Target Trade Expansion Ahead of Planned 2027 State Visit
Indonesia and Kazakhstan prepare over 20 bilateral agreements spanning trade, investment, and tourism, unlocking Eurasian capital flows under an expanding regional partnership.
Prabowo Mobilises Research Agency and Universities to Tackle Indonesia's Village Waste
President Prabowo directs BRIN and universities to deploy household and village waste technology, strengthening environmental infrastructure across Indonesia.
Indonesian Rupiah Defends Rp19,000 Level: What Currency Volatility Means for Lombok Property
Bank Indonesia intervenes as the rupiah tests Rp18,184 per USD. For foreign property investors in Lombok, currency weakness presents an expanding purchasing power window.
Indonesia Activates CATL-Antam EV Battery Plant in Major Industrial Milestone
Indonesia begins production at the CATL-Antam battery facility, securing an integrated domestic supply chain and demonstrating sovereign industrial execution for foreign investors.
NTT Courts Chinese Capital: What Regional Deals Mean for Eastern Indonesia
East Nusa Tenggara seeks Chinese partnerships in tourism, fisheries and salt. We examine what regional capital flows mean for investors in the Sunda Arc.
East Nusa Tenggara Courts Chinese Capital for Maritime and Tourism Growth
East Nusa Tenggara opens talks with Chinese provincial delegates to back downstream salt, fisheries, and tourism initiatives across eastern Indonesia.
Indonesia Child Rights Index Rises to 70.19 as Social Reforms Advance in Lombok
Indonesia's Child Rights Fulfillment Index rose to 70.19 in 2025 under President Prabowo, with targeted welfare initiatives in regions including Lombok reducing child labor.
Prabowo Honors Navy Units as Indonesia Sharpens Maritime and Border Security
President Prabowo Subianto awards the Samkaryanugraha honor to four Navy units, signalling strong state capacity across vital maritime corridors and regional borders.
Prabowo Receives Singapore Foreign Minister as Bilateral Ties Take Priority
President Prabowo meets Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in Jakarta, forming a joint task force on environmental management and reinforcing regional economic stability.
East Nusa Tenggara Opens Talks with China on Tourism and Maritime Capital
East Nusa Tenggara opens formal talks with China's Jiangxi Province for tourism and infrastructure capital, signaling broader international interest in Eastern Indonesia.
Bank Indonesia QRIS Credit Scoring: What Digital Underwriting Means for Lombok
Bank Indonesia plans to turn QRIS transaction data into formal credit scores for small businesses, unlocking capital across Lombok's expanding hospitality and tourism supply chains.
Bank Indonesia Defends Rupiah as Oil Volatility Tests Emerging Market Yields
Bank Indonesia maintains its intervention stance as Brent crude tops $116 per barrel. For Lombok property investors, currency shifts alter entry pricing and yields.