AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDisaster Response: Indonesia’s 7.7 quake off Flores has killed at least 68, with thousands displaced across East Nusa Tenggara as aftershocks keep rescue and aid delivery slow; a 5.9 aftershock also hit the region, adding fresh worry for people sleeping outdoors. Independence Day: On Aug. 17, President Prabowo led Independence Day ceremonies with a moment of silence for quake victims, while local events in NTT were disrupted by tremors. Digital Payments: Bank Indonesia launched the Indonesian Credit Card (KKI) to work with QRIS, aiming to boost inclusive digital payments; major banks including CIMB Niaga joined the rollout. EV Industry Push: Prabowo is betting on an “electric-motorcycle ecosystem” and plans for homegrown electric cars by 2028, but analysts warn incentives may fall short without stronger local supply-chain rules. Society & Youth Online: A UNICEF/GSMA poll shows young people’s views on life online, while Brazil’s regulator ordered Discord to suspend livestreams over child-safety concerns. Crime: North Sumatra police arrested an Indonesian migrant worker for allegedly smuggling 8kg of crystal meth from Malaysia.
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