AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCultural Repatriation: FBI Director Kash Patel personally handed Indonesia rare Papua cultural artefacts to President Prabowo in Jakarta, after provenance research confirmed they were illegally smuggled—an effort aimed at restoring Indonesia’s cultural sovereignty. Digital Economy & Investment: Indonesia’s Investment and Downstreaming Ministry pitched Chinese firms on data center opportunities, citing rapid digital growth and projecting the market to reach US$1.83b in 2026. Energy Transition: Indonesia launched a hydrogen diesel dual-fuel bus pilot and a green hydrogen corridor linking Jakarta, Karawang and Patimban, pushing hydrogen from plans to pilots. Regulation & Society: Indonesia’s tobacco industry groups protested planned tougher cigarette rules, warning plain packaging and limits on nicotine/tar could collapse the sector. Local Governance: Bali blocked foreign investors from accessing Indonesia’s online licensing system for 18 business categories over fears of crowding out MSMEs. Tech Policy: Indonesia’s copyright rewrite for AI use is set to resume after recess, with publishers seeking compensation while tech firms warn against overreach.
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