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Indonesia Airlifts More Than 777 Tonnes of Quake Relief to East Nusa Tenggara
Indonesia’s disaster agency has sent more than 777 tonnes of emergency relief to earthquake-hit communities in East Nusa Tenggara.

Daily Dispatch: NTB Starts Sade Heritage Inventory After Village Fire
NTB has begun documenting cultural losses at Sade Traditional Village, with reconstruction planning to follow alongside local and national heritage bodies.

Lombok Notebook: Why Cultural Identity Is an Economic Asset
Indonesia’s creative MSMEs show why cultural authenticity, technology and business succession deserve investors’ attention.

MotoGP Mandalika Rider Spirit Set to Remain in Mataram
MotoGP Mandalika’s Rider Spirit support event is set to stay in Mataram, offering a timely signal for investors tracking Lombok’s event economy.

Prabowo Seeks Clearer Wildfire Strategy as West Kalimantan Hotspots Mount
President Prabowo Subianto requested comprehensive briefings in West Kalimantan as authorities assess wildfire containment options.

Prabowo Takes Command of Kalimantan Fire Response
President Prabowo Subianto has travelled to Kalimantan to oversee a coordinated response to forest and land fires across four provinces.

Flores quake damages 1,378 schools, BNPB says
Indonesia’s disaster agency says the Flores earthquake damaged 1,378 schools, disrupting education for more than 177,000 students.

Prabowo Takes Direct Charge of Kalimantan Forest and Land Fire Response
President Prabowo Subianto travelled to Kalimantan to lead a coordinated response to forest and land fires, according to Radar Lombok.

Indonesia’s MSME Message: Cultural Identity Meets Innovation
Bank Indonesia’s call to young entrepreneurs puts cultural authenticity, technology and regeneration at the centre of Indonesia’s MSME agenda.

QRIS’s Scale Changes the Digital Baseline for Indonesia’s Small Businesses
Bank Indonesia’s latest QRIS figures show how payments infrastructure is becoming a practical gateway to digital participation for small businesses.

Daily Dispatch: Prabowo’s China Talks Put Investment Climate in Focus
President Prabowo’s meetings with China’s foreign and defence ministers place Indonesia’s investment climate at the centre of a deepening strategic relationship.

Indonesian Navy Deploys 217 Marines to Support NTT Earthquake Recovery
Indonesia’s Navy has sent 217 marines, medical teams and engineering equipment to support earthquake-hit communities in East Nusa Tenggara.

Indonesia’s KPK detains university officials in Unsoed admissions probe
Indonesia’s anti-graft agency has detained officials linked to Jenderal Soedirman University in an admissions-related sting operation.

NTB and Bali Governors Back East Manggarai Quake Response
Governors from West Nusa Tenggara and Bali joined East Nusa Tenggara’s earthquake response in East Manggarai.

NTT Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 75 as Aftershocks Persist
BNPB reports 75 deaths and 907 injuries as persistent aftershocks keep affected NTT regencies on alert.

QRIS Reaches 65.77 Million Users, Deepening Indonesia’s Digital Payment Base
Bank Indonesia says QRIS has reached 65.77 million users, widening digital-payment access for MSMEs and investors tracking Indonesia’s consumer economy.

Indonesia’s Nuclear Ambition Is Becoming an Investor Context, Not a Lombok Catalyst
BRIN’s nuclear and AI pitch to President Prabowo signals institutional preparation, offering Lombok investors national context rather than a local property catalyst.

Daily Dispatch: Gibran Pledges Equal Aid Access After NTT Earthquake
Indonesia’s Vice President has pledged continued aid for NTT earthquake victims, including people outside formal evacuation centres.

Indonesia Attracts US$1.8bn in Q3 Portfolio Inflows as Rupiah Stabilises
Bank Indonesia reports US$1.8bn of foreign portfolio net inflows through August 14, supported by bond demand and currency-stabilisation measures.

Indonesia Pledges Year-Long Rice Cover for NTT Earthquake Evacuees
Indonesia says rice stocks can support NTT earthquake evacuees for up to a year as relief distribution intensifies.

Gibran Visits East Nusa Tenggara to Oversee Quake Recovery
Indonesia’s Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka visited quake-hit East Nusa Tenggara to review relief needs and encourage student-led trauma support.

Prabowo Honours Indonesia’s Independence Day Flag-Raising Team
President Prabowo Subianto thanked Indonesia’s national flag-raising team and ceremony personnel after the Independence Day commemorations.

Indonesia’s Capital Inflows Offer a Useful Signal for Lombok Investors
Bank Indonesia’s reported portfolio inflows and reserve position offer Lombok investors context, not a property-market guarantee.

Daily Dispatch: Gibran Pledges Support for NTT Earthquake Survivors
Indonesia’s Vice President has pledged a safety-first emergency response for communities affected by the NTT earthquake.