AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFerry Tragedy: Indonesia’s Transportation Ministry is investigating the cause of the KMP Mutiara Sentosa II fire off Madura, East Java, as rescue teams intensify searches after 5 deaths and 229 survivors were evacuated, with the number of missing still unclear. Central Bank Watch: Bank Indonesia’s acting governor said a new policy aims to push commercial banks toward more lending by discouraging excess liquidity parked in BI securities, amid market anxiety after the governor’s July departure. Press Freedom: The Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry rejected claims it restricts media coverage of protests, saying reporting is allowed as long as it follows the 1999 Press Law and helps counter hoaxes ahead of Independence Day. AI in Finance: Pluang has started a limited beta of AI-led trading that can analyze portfolios and suggest trades, but every order still requires user confirmation. Energy Push: A Q&A highlights geothermal’s renewed momentum, while Indonesia also refines rare-earth export rules to clarify what counts as primary versus associated elements. Economy & Trade: Indonesia’s financial system stability held up in Q2 despite global volatility, and exports rose 4.13% in the first half while imports jumped faster, narrowing the surplus.
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