AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEV Industrial Shift: Indonesia’s nickel advantage isn’t translating into EV manufacturing, as makers pivot to Vietnam—an alarm bell about policy consistency, skills, and research support. Indonesia–India Ties: Jakarta and New Delhi lean on shared Indo-Pacific geography and BRICS momentum after Modi’s visit, aiming to deepen cooperation. Public Health Lessons: Indonesia is urged to learn from Thailand’s nationwide disease tracking model, not just build urban labs. Anti-Corruption Pressure: A “revolving door” critique argues corruption persists because weak checks let public office become a private profit route. Energy & Investment: Indonesia reports 1H 2026 investment up 7.2% to about $56b, with jobs rising; Abadi Masela LNG (US$20.9b) breaks ground in Maluku. Infrastructure Updates: VP Gibran inspects Palembang’s Musi V Bridge progress; Kertajati Airport will keep serving Hajj/Umrah while developing as an MRO hub. Society & Culture: Indonesia explores a Palestinian Museum at TMII; Jakarta expands scholarships to master/PhD levels. Environment & Safety: Aceh extinguishes a 28-hectare forest fire after 10 days; Rohingya refugee boats off Myanmar leave 500+ feared dead.
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