Indo-Pacific Diplomacy: PM Narendra Modi arrived in Jakarta for the first leg of a three-nation tour, greeted by President Prabowo Subianto and escorted by Indonesian fighter jets, with talks expected to deepen the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and expand cooperation across trade, defence, energy and the diaspora. Maritime Security: Indonesia and Singapore reaffirmed that the Strait of Malacca will stay “open and free” and “accessible” for all, pledging coordination with Malaysia and Thailand as regional shipping faces new pressures. Green Economy: Indonesia’s carbon trading push gained momentum as the Forestry Ministry said the scheme’s value could reach about Rp5 trillion, while carbon trading is being expanded through social forestry and a carbon unit registration system is set for launch on July 9. Energy Links: Prabowo appointed Danantara to implement the cross-border electricity deal with Singapore, targeting at least 3.4 GW of power exports by 2035. Waste-to-Energy Plan: Indonesia aims to end open dumping by 2028, with 50% eliminated by 2027, supported by waste-to-energy incineration projects. Business & Industry: Indonesia Energy Corporation started operations on its K-29 well in the Kruh Block, with drilling at the WK-5 wellsite planned next. Sports & Tourism: Indonesia hosts major international padel events in Jakarta, while May 2026 international arrivals rose to 1.38 million, driven by APAC travel.