Indonesia-India Heritage Diplomacy: PM Narendra Modi and President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated the Prambanan Temple Restoration Project in Yogyakarta, with India’s ASI helping conserve the UNESCO-listed complex—positioning culture and tourism as a new pillar of bilateral ties. Digital Safety & Regulation: Indonesia says it has removed or deactivated 4.8 million suspected under-16 social media accounts, while also warning 22 unregistered platform operators to register as Electronic System Operators. AI Sovereignty Push: Indonesia’s digital ministry calls for homegrown elite AI talent and computing infrastructure, warning that outsourcing chips and processing leaves the country with little leverage. Green Infrastructure in Bali: Bali broke ground on its first waste-to-energy plant, targeting major landfill waste cuts and emissions reductions while supporting tourism sustainability. Regional Tech & Talent: Six Southeast Asian advertising groups formed an AI-focused alliance to share skills and keep up with generative AI’s impact on marketing. Energy & Jobs Outlook: Airbus projects global air traffic could more than double by 2045, with Indonesia among fast-growing demand markets. West Papua Tensions: A renewed spotlight falls on the 1988 Biak massacre as activists allege Australian officials failed to push for accountability.