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MotoGP’s Mataram Bazaar Offers a Closer Look at Tourism’s Local Links
A two-day MSME bazaar in Mataram adds a local culinary and craft strand to MotoGP week. Its design shows both the promise and limits of event-led promotion.
Indonesia’s $10.2bn Downstreaming Push Tests the Case for Domestic Processing
Eleven projects at the Weda Bay industrial park mark a major step in Indonesia’s effort to process more mineral resources at home, while raising questions of execution and environmental oversight.
Indonesia’s Downstreaming Drive Moves from Policy to Industrial Projects
A Rp180 trillion programme in North Maluku pairs an electric vehicle battery export shipment with industrial projects, as Indonesia strengthens coordination of its downstreaming agenda.
Sade Museum Adds a Cultural Dimension to Mandalika’s MotoGP Offer
A temporary museum in Sade is being prepared to connect MotoGP visitors with the village’s history and identity after a fire damaged part of its built heritage.
Indonesia’s President briefs senior officers on national challenges
A briefing for 800 senior military and police officers focused on Indonesia’s current conditions, strategic challenges and government priorities.
Mandalika MotoGP Targets Rp5 Trillion Impact as Lombok Prepares for a Surge
InJourney is targeting nearly Rp5 trillion in economic impact from the October MotoGP, with extra flights and near-full circuit-area hotels putting Lombok’s visitor economy in focus.
Indonesia’s US$10.2bn Industrial Launch Tests the Investment Case
Eleven projects spanning batteries, nickel processing, aluminium and solar materials add US$10.2bn to Indonesia’s industrial pipeline. The scale is striking; execution is the test.
Indonesia’s $146.3 Billion Reserves Offer a Measure of External Resilience
Bank Indonesia says reserves were broadly stable in September, covering 5.3 months of imports as the central bank navigated global market uncertainty.
SAR Team Widens Search for Missing South Korean Visitor off Gili Trawangan
A joint search team has expanded surface and underwater operations off Gili Trawangan after a South Korean visitor went missing while snorkeling.
Prabowo Meets Senior Military and Police Officers at Palace
A palace gathering of around 800 senior TNI and Polri officers comes amid military unit changes and a recent police leadership reshuffle.
Indonesia’s ASEAN Cup Triumph Adds a Historic Chapter to Its Football Story
Indonesia defeated Thailand in a penalty shootout to win the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, a result the president described as a historic first for the country.
Rupiah Firms as Indonesia’s Reserves Hold Near US$146 Billion
The rupiah edged higher as Indonesia’s foreign exchange reserves remained substantial. For Lombok investors, the signal is a steadier external backdrop, not a forecast for property returns.
Indonesia’s $146.3bn Reserve Buffer: What Lombok Investors Should Watch
Bank Indonesia says reserves covered 5.3 months of imports at September’s end. The buffer is supportive, but it does not remove currency or project risk for investors.
Prabowo’s Security Briefing Puts Institutional Readiness in Focus
Prabowo has urged Indonesia’s military and police to strengthen professionalism amid global risks. Investors should watch how the directives are implemented, not treat the briefing as a change in Lomb
Indonesia’s ASEAN Cup Triumph Was Won in the Last Few Minutes
Indonesia beat Thailand on penalties to win the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, after a final that swung between late goals, extra time and a decisive shootout.
Indonesia’s ASEAN Cup Triumph Shows the Value of Persistence
Indonesia beat Thailand on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup final, prompting President Prabowo to praise the team’s determination.
Prabowo Pledges Regional Football Push in Talks with FIFA
Indonesia’s president pledged support for regional football facilities and club partnerships in talks with FIFA, according to Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir.
Prabowo Backs Football Push After Indonesia’s Sold-Out ASEAN Cup Final
After Indonesia hosted the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 and sold out the final, President Prabowo pledged continued government support for the national game.
Daily Dispatch: Search Resumes for Missing Tourist off Gili Trawangan
A joint rescue operation off Gili Trawangan ended its first day without success and is due to resume on Wednesday. For tourism investors, the immediate lesson is operational readiness, not a market-wi
Why Intellectual Property Matters to NTT’s Local Economy
Bank Indonesia’s call to protect NTT weaving motifs points to a wider investment lesson: local production creates value only when makers can reach markets and benefit from demand.
MotoGP Mandalika: Free Shuttle Plan Puts Access in Focus
With MotoGP Mandalika approaching, NTB says it is preparing free shuttle departures. The announcement puts event access in focus, while leaving key operating details unconfirmed.
Prabowo Balances Indonesia’s Peace Pledge with a Firm Defence of Sovereignty
At the TNI’s 81st anniversary, President Prabowo said Indonesia seeks peaceful relations while strengthening its capacity to protect its people, territory and resources.
Prabowo Puts Smuggling at the Centre of Indonesia’s Sovereignty Debate
At the TNI’s 81st anniversary, President Prabowo framed resource and narcotics smuggling as threats to Indonesia’s sovereignty and national survival.
Prabowo Calls for a More Adaptive Indonesian Military
At the TNI’s 81st anniversary ceremony, President Prabowo linked military readiness to Indonesia’s maritime scale and a changing range of security threats.