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Basic Services Still Lag on NTB's Small Islands, Provincial Agency Warns
NTB's Marine and Fisheries Agency says basic services on several of the province's small islands remain very limited, and is pushing for the pending Archipelago Islands Bill to do more for them.
North Lombok Moves to Tighten Local Tax Oversight: Why It Matters for Buyers
North Lombok's revenue agency is coordinating with the regional Inspectorate to prevent violations in local tax collection, a governance signal worth noting for property investors.
Indonesia's Finance Minister Sacked in Reshuffle Row: What Investors Should Watch
President Prabowo Subianto removed Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa after an internal clash, raising questions over governance style in Indonesia's $1.5 trillion economy.
Rinjani Rescue Delay Puts Lombok's Tourism Infrastructure Under Scrutiny
The death of Brazilian hiker Juliana Marins on Mount Rinjani has drawn criticism of the rescue response and renewed attention to safety infrastructure on Lombok's most iconic trek.
Indonesia's BRICS Seat: What a Widening Economic Bloc Means for Frontier Investors
Indonesia used the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi to press for a bigger role in a bloc now covering 40% of global GDP. Here's the macro backdrop for investors watching Indonesia's frontier regions.
NTB Police Chief Meets Gili Trawangan Operator Amid Island Oversight Push
NTB's police chief hosted the head of PT TCN Gili Trawangan for talks on island conditions, a small but telling signal of tighter coordination around one of Lombok's flagship destinations.
Mataram's Civil Service Police Add a Human Hand to School-Crossing Safety
NTB's provincial civil service police now post three officers daily outside SMAN 1 Mataram to help students cross safely, a small but telling signal of local public-order priorities.
Adelaide Book Launch Puts Lombok's Textile Heritage on the World Stage
A new book by Australian collector Michael Abbott, launched in Adelaide, spotlights Lombok and Bali's textile traditions as part of an Indonesia-Australia cultural exchange.
Indonesia Presses BRICS on Industrialisation and Supply Chains
President Prabowo urged BRICS nations to jointly pursue industrialization at the New Delhi summit, framing shared resources and supply chains as tools for resilience and growth.
Indonesia Pitches BRICS on Shared Strengths, Global South Solidarity
At the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi, President Prabowo Subianto urged member states to pool resources and industrialise together, framing Indonesia as a resource-rich bridge within the bloc.
Prabowo Calls BRICS Resources a Foundation for a ‘Green Century’
President Prabowo says BRICS countries can combine critical minerals, energy, technology and markets to support resilience and inclusive growth.
Prabowo Calls on BRICS to Turn Vulnerability into Economic Strength
At the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, President Prabowo set out Indonesia’s case for resilience, cooperation and green-era development.
Prabowo Tells New Finance Minister to Defend Budget Credibility
Indonesia’s new finance minister has been told to protect the State Budget’s health and credibility. Here is what Lombok investors should watch.
Suahasil Nazara Takes Indonesia’s Finance Ministry in Live Cabinet Shift
Indonesia has appointed Suahasil Nazara as finance minister, placing a long-serving fiscal policymaker at the centre of economic decision-making.
Lombok Notebook: Why Indonesia’s Finance Ministry Change Matters to Investors
Indonesia’s new finance minister inherits a pivotal budget moment. For Lombok investors, the signal is continuity, but fiscal credibility warrants close attention.
Prabowo Joins BRICS Partners in New Delhi as Indonesia Expands Engagement
President Prabowo Subianto joined BRICS members, partner countries and outreach nations in New Delhi, underscoring Indonesia’s international engagement.
Prabowo Calls for BRICS Strength to Deliver Tangible Public Benefits
President Prabowo urges BRICS to turn collective influence into practical opportunities and a stronger Global South voice.
Indonesia’s BRICS Message: Sovereignty Begins at Home
At the 18th BRICS Summit, President Prabowo Subianto argued that domestic resilience is the foundation of sovereignty and credible global partnerships.
Prabowo Brings Bandung’s Unity Message to the BRICS Summit
President Prabowo Subianto used the BRICS Summit to argue that Global South unity remains central to protecting national interests.
Prabowo Calls for BRICS Supply-Chain Coordination at New Delhi Summit
Indonesia’s President has urged BRICS to connect industrial capacity, resources and markets. Here is the measured read-through for Lombok investors.
Lombok Notebook: Why Small-Island Permitting Matters to Investors
NTB’s proposal to devolve small-island permitting could reshape investment certainty, but it remains a legislative proposition, not a new regime.
Lombok Notebook: Why BRICS Payment Links Matter to Indonesian Investors
Bank Indonesia’s BRICS agenda is not a property-market catalyst, but it sharpens the case for watching payment rails, currency use and financial resilience.
Indonesia Pushes BRICS Currency Links as Global Financial Risks Rise
Bank Indonesia has urged BRICS members to deepen local-currency settlement and cross-border payment links amid geopolitical fragmentation.
Prabowo’s BRICS Summit Visit Signals Indonesia’s Multilateral Ambition
President Prabowo Subianto attends the 18th BRICS Summit as Indonesia seeks a stronger role in inclusive multilateral cooperation.