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Indonesia Puts Villages at the Centre of Development, Minister Says
Indonesia's minister for villages says village-led development is now core policy. We look at the cooperative model, its LPG example and its targets, and what they mean for investors.
Indonesia Logs Rp3,923 Trillion in Investment: What Investors Should Read Into It
Indonesia's government reports Rp3,923.2 trillion in investment and 5,485,944 jobs over two years. Here is what the national figures do and do not tell foreign investors.
Indonesia's Islamic finance festival logs nearly Rp3.16 trillion in deals
Bank Indonesia reports nearly Rp3.16 trillion in Islamic financing and trade commitments at ISEF 2026, and urges that the gains reach the wider economy.
Daily Dispatch: Indonesia's Tourism Growth Continues Into 2026
Indonesia recorded 15.39 million foreign tourist visits in 2025 and 10.58 million through August 2026. What the Tourism Ministry data means for Lombok investors.
Indonesia Makes Villages the Centre of Development: What Investors Should Watch
Indonesia's government says villages are now the core of development. What its village cooperative targets mean for Lombok investors, and what they do not.
Indonesia Logs Rp3,923 Trillion in Investment: What It Means for Lombok Buyers
Indonesia reports Rp3,923 trillion in investment and 5.4 million jobs over two years. The headline measures national scale, not property demand. Here is what Lombok buyers should check.
Indonesia's Three Million Homes programme reaches 324,213 completed units
Indonesia's Three Million Homes programme reports 324,213 completed units, with subsidised finance and home renovation at its core. What it means for foreign buyers.
Indonesia's 10,070 Village Cooperatives Are Open: What the First Figures Show
Indonesia says 10,070 Red and White village cooperatives are now operating. The early transaction totals are modest, but the programme's design is what investors should read.
Indonesia's Palace Meeting on Wildfires: What Investors Should Watch
Indonesia's president convened senior officials on forest and land fires. No hotspot count or disaster declaration yet. What the meeting signals for investors.
Indonesia's Poverty Rate Falls to 8.07%: What the Official Figures Mean for Investors
Indonesia's poverty rate fell to 8.07 percent in March 2026, leaving 22.93 million people below the national line. What the figures show, and what they mean for foreign investors.
Bank Indonesia Steps Up Rupiah Defence: What the Intervention Means for Lombok Buyers
Bank Indonesia widens spot and forward interventions to shield the rupiah, with US$8-8.5 billion in swap and DNDF inflows. What it means for Lombok buyers.
Mandalika's MotoGP Contract Is Still Open, and Investors Should Take Note
Indonesia has not yet decided whether to extend MotoGP at Mandalika. What the open contract means for South Lombok land, tourism demand and investor due diligence.
Indonesia's Downstreaming Drive: What Two Years of State Policy Signal for Lombok Investors
Indonesia reports 26 downstreaming projects worth Rp225 trillion and a single-gate export regime. What it means for investors in South Lombok, and what it does not.
West Nusa Tenggara Targets Sign-Language Staff in All Provincial Hospitals
West Nusa Tenggara's governor wants sign-language staff in every provincial hospital, and electric school shuttles from January 2027. What the announcement says, and what it does not.
Unram Bioameliorant Trial Reports Up to 280% Higher Sweet Corn Yield in North Lombok
A university demonstration plot on sandy land in North Lombok reports sharply higher sweet corn productivity with bioameliorant technology. The headline figure needs careful reading.
PLN Adds 20 MW Power Plant in Sigi to Strengthen Sulawesi's Grid
PLN has brought a 20 MW power plant into operation at Sidera, Sigi regency, Central Sulawesi, with provincial and regency backing. Here is what the announcement says, and what it leaves open.
A Praya Loom Weaves Cloth While a Generator Runs Alongside
In Praya, Central Lombok, a traditional foot-operated loom produces patterned sarong while a generator runs in the same space. What the report shows, and what it does not.
Indonesia's Rp225 trillion downstreaming push and what investors should watch
Indonesia reports Rp225 trillion in downstreaming projects and a single-gate export system for coal, palm oil and ferroalloys. What it means for Lombok investors.
Indonesia Halts Domestic Rice Imports in 2025: Output Hits 34.69 Million Tons
Indonesia reports no rice imports for domestic use in 2025 and a 34.69 million ton harvest. What the government's claims mean, and do not mean, for Lombok investors.
Jakarta's energy record: biodiesel savings and a 100 GWp solar target
Indonesia's government reports biodiesel savings, higher oil lifting and a 100 GWp solar target. Here is what the figures do and do not mean for South Lombok investors.
Pertamina Targets 48 Million Litres as Bali Reinforces Fuel Distribution
Pertamina is increasing fuel stocks, tanker capacity and station support in Bali while temporary refuelling limits and an odd-even rule remain in force.
Pertamina Adds Pertalite Supply as Bali Works to Restore Fuel Services
Pertamina Patra Niaga says it is strengthening fuel supply and station operations in Bali to support energy needs and help ease queues.
NTB Police Chief Uses Mataram Mosque Visit to Call for Stronger Public Security
A Subuh Keliling visit to Mataram’s Islamic Center highlights Polda NTB’s stated focus on closer ties between police and the public.
NTB Officials Plant Trees in Mataram, but the Investment Signal Is Still Unclear
Polda NTB and regional leaders joined a tree-planting event in Mataram. The announcement signals an environmental priority, but offers few details on its scope or lasting impact.