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Erdogan and Prabowo Discuss Trade, Defence and COP31
A call between Türkiye’s and Indonesia’s presidents focused on trade and defence-industry cooperation, with an invitation to the COP31 Leaders’ Summit in Antalya.
Prabowo Calls for Equal Hospital Treatment for BPJS Patients
Indonesia’s president has directed health officials to improve BPJS services and ensure patients receive equal treatment, as the government sets out additional funding for the programme.
Indonesia Unites Two Fashion Platforms in Global Hub Push
Bank Indonesia and the Trade Ministry are combining IN2MOTIONFEST and Jakarta Muslim Fashion Week to connect Indonesian modest fashion businesses with international buyers.
Rupiah Defence and Lombok Property: What Overseas Investors Should Watch
Bank Indonesia is preparing measures to support the rupiah amid dollar strength. For Lombok investors, the story is a reminder to assess currency exposure alongside property fundamentals.
Indonesia’s Steady Rate: What It Does, and Does Not, Tell Lombok Investors
Bank Indonesia has held its benchmark at 5.75%, citing contained inflation and room for growth. For Lombok investors, the decision is useful context, not a property-market forecast.
Rahmat Erwin Abdullah Wins Indonesia’s Second Asian Games Gold
Rahmat Erwin Abdullah won Indonesia’s second gold at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with a world-record 366-kilogram total in the men’s 75-kilogram event.
Mataram Police Appoints New Narcotics Crime Chief
A handover ceremony at Mataram Police headquarters marked a change in leadership of its narcotics crime unit. The source provides few details beyond the appointment.
Mandalika MotoGP Security Simulation Puts Event Readiness in Focus
Ahead of the 2026 Indonesian Grand Prix, West Nusa Tenggara police held a security and contingency simulation at the Mandalika circuit.
Two Suspects Detained in Bima City Drug Investigation
Police in Bima City say they detained two suspected couriers and seized suspected narcotics at Amahami fuel station.
Daily Dispatch: Bank Indonesia Moves to Steady the Rupiah as the Dollar Strengthens
Bank Indonesia is tightening foreign-exchange monitoring and widening corporate-bond repo access as dollar strength and global inflation weigh on the rupiah.
Daily Dispatch: Bank Indonesia Holds Rate at 5.75%, Citing Inflation and Growth Room
Bank Indonesia keeps its benchmark rate at 5.75% as core inflation stays within target and the central bank sees room for growth. What Lombok investors should watch.
BI Urges Faster, Clearer Coordination on Online Fraud
Bank Indonesia has identified information sharing, rapid incident response and clear accountability as priorities for improving Indonesia’s response to online fraud.
Indonesia’s Halal Economy Needs a Stronger Chain from Farm to Market
Bank Indonesia says stronger financing, institutions and market connections are needed to help Indonesia’s halal businesses compete globally.
Bank Indonesia Urges Better Governance to Unlock MSME Lending
Bank Indonesia says stronger financial records and operational management can help small businesses meet banks’ credit standards and access formal financing.
Indonesia’s Sharia Finance Ambition Meets a Regulatory Test
Bank Indonesia says Indonesia’s slide in a global sharia economy ranking reflects constraints in finance, including strict regulation and a limited range of products.
Guruh Soekarnoputra, Artist and Politician, Dies at 73
Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has mourned the death of Guruh Soekarnoputra, whose decades in politics and the arts connected him to the country’s modern history.
BTN Widens Indonesia’s Three Million Homes Financing Push
BTN is extending support for President Prabowo’s housing programme from subsidised mortgages to business finance for low-income communities and housing suppliers.
East Java’s Saudi Arabia Mission Shows Why Deal Pipelines Need Follow-Through
A reported US$374 million in potential deals highlights the work behind turning Indonesian trade interest into realised business, from product specifications to logistics and regulation.
Indonesia’s Halal Value Chain: What Lombok Investors Should Watch
Bank Indonesia wants to connect halal production, finance and distribution. For Lombok investors, the policy is a prompt to examine what Muslim-friendly tourism needs to grow.
Prabowo Warns Plantation and Forestry Firms to Enforce Fire Rules
President Prabowo says concession holders must meet existing fire-prevention duties, while rural communities are to receive support for alternatives to slash-and-burn clearing.
Indonesia Signals Tougher Rules on Forest and Peatland Fires
Indonesia’s president has called for regulatory reform and firm action against corporations that deliberately start forest and peatland fires.
Indonesia Plans New Agency to Strengthen Peatland and Mangrove Management
Indonesia plans a national agency to coordinate peatland research, fire prevention and response, with scientists, professionals and local communities involved.
Indonesia’s Badminton Men End a 28-Year Asian Games Gold Wait
Indonesia’s men’s badminton team beat China 3-2 to claim the country’s first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
Indonesia’s Inbound QR Payments Reach $345.7 Million
Bank Indonesia’s inbound QRIS transactions exceeded outbound spending through August, offering a fresh signal on tourism payments, merchant access and regional connectivity.