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Prabowo Positions the Pacific as Indonesia’s Economic Bridge to Russia
Indonesia’s president used the Eastern Economic Forum to press for closer economic links with Russia’s Far East and the EAEU.
Indonesia-Russia Energy Talks Put Long-Term Security on the Investor Agenda
Indonesia’s energy minister joins President Prabowo in Russia as bilateral energy cooperation moves centre-stage at the Eastern Economic Forum.
Prabowo in Vladivostok: Indonesia’s Investment Dialogue With Russia Advances
President Prabowo Subianto attends Russia’s Eastern Economic Forum as guest of honour, with trade and investment cooperation in focus.
Prabowo to attend Russia’s Eastern Economic Forum as guest of honour
President Prabowo Subianto will attend Russia’s Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok and hold bilateral talks with Vladimir Putin.
Prabowo Seeks Unified Response to Sumatra and Kalimantan Fires
President Prabowo Subianto has reviewed wildfire containment efforts with Indonesia’s military and police leadership.
Prabowo Heads to Russia as Indonesia Seeks Strategic Economic Ties
President Prabowo Subianto has departed for Vladivostok to attend Russia’s Eastern Economic Forum and hold bilateral talks with Vladimir Putin.
Indonesia’s House approves new Bank Indonesia leadership team
Indonesia’s House has approved Destry Damayanti as Bank Indonesia Governor, alongside Aida S. Budiman and Solikin M. Juhro.
Indonesia Accelerates Repairs at Quake-Damaged NTT Airports
Indonesia is accelerating repairs at earthquake-damaged airports in East Nusa Tenggara, with safety and operational recovery at the centre of its response.
Mataram Police Inspect Officers’ Phones for Illegal Digital Activity
Mataram Police conducted a surprise phone inspection of all personnel, reporting no history of online gambling or illegal online loans.
NTB Research Contest Draws 353 Proposals as Selection Process Tightens
NTB’s 2026 research and innovation contest has attracted 353 proposals, with a revised selection process designed to separate compliance checks from substantive assessment.
Daily Dispatch: Mandalika MotoGP Packages Put Lombok Travel in One Basket
Indonesia’s Mandalika MotoGP travel bundles sharpen Lombok’s visitor proposition ahead of the October race weekend.
Indonesia Moves to Contain Food Inflation as August Prices Rise
Indonesia’s central bank and government are intensifying food-price measures after August inflation was led by volatile food costs.
Daily Dispatch: Destry Damayanti Puts Rupiah Stability at BI’s Centre
Incoming BI Governor Destry Damayanti has put rupiah and inflation stability at the centre of her mandate, sharpening the policy signal for investors.
Malika Tours & Travel Opens a New Mataram Branch
Malika Tours & Travel Haji dan Umrah has opened and begun operating a new branch in Mataram, according to Radar Lombok.
Police Arrest Suspect in Alleged Lombok Business Impersonation Case
Police in West Nusa Tenggara have arrested a man suspected of posing as a police official to deceive business operators and hotel parties.
Kebon Kongok Landfill Expansion Faces Community Opposition
Residents around Kebon Kongok landfill urge West Nusa Tenggara’s provincial government to delay expansion work until agreed commitments are fulfilled.
MyPertamina QR-Code Resale Raises Fuel-Distribution Concerns in NTB
Pertamina Patra Niaga has identified suspected resale of MyPertamina QR codes used to access subsidised Pertalite in West Nusa Tenggara.
Indonesia’s SOE Shake-Up Signals a Sharper Fiscal Discipline
President Prabowo says 290 loss-making SOEs have closed, freeing funds and sharpening Indonesia’s fiscal-efficiency signal.
Lombok Notebook: Why Indonesia’s Current Account Deficit Matters to Property Investors
Indonesia’s wider current account deficit is a macroeconomic signal Lombok investors should understand before assessing property prices, funding and currency exposure.
Indonesia Rejects IMF Loan Offer, Stressing Fiscal Discipline
Indonesia has declined an IMF loan offer, with President Prabowo citing fiscal discipline and investment-led development.
Prabowo Calls for Village-Level Education on Wildfire Risks
President Prabowo has asked Babinsa officers to bring forest- and land-fire education directly to Indonesian villages.
Pullman Lombok Marks ALL Anniversary at Mandalika Beach Resort
Pullman Lombok Mandalika Beach Resort has marked the 18th anniversary of ALL – Accor Live Limitless with a member-focused celebration.
PON 2028 Funding Shifts to Regional Budgets, Raising Delivery Questions
A Radar Lombok report says PON 2028 funding will fall to regional budgets, with no central-government allocation indicated.
Terasi Kumbe’s Local Recipe Meets a Wider Market Ambition
A Merauke microbusiness is seeking to preserve a local terasi recipe while widening its commercial reach.