AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoJakarta’s 500th anniversary prep: Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung says the city is pushing to become “comfortable and safe” ahead of its 2027 milestone, with upgrades like a Dukuh Atas pedestrian deck, Semanggi Park renovations, and plans to link Hotel Indonesia Square underground to nearby MRT-connected hotels. AI for public services: A Reuters report says Indonesia will embed AI into key programmes, including the $15bn free-meals scheme, aiming to cut waste and leakage and boost GDP growth, with a presidential regulation draft awaiting Prabowo’s signature. Power reliability update: PLN says coal supply for Java power plants is improving and the Java grid is gradually recovering after last week’s rolling blackouts, caused by technical issues at two coal-fired plants. Food trade win: Indonesia has regained EU approval for farmed fish exports after talks and diplomatic work, with shrimp, milkfish and pangasius among key products. Tourism and safety angle: A Global Sisters Report piece highlights a women’s shelter in Labuan Bajo for survivors of violence, as tourism growth accelerates. Business expansion: Indonesia’s trade ministry backs wider franchise models to help local firms scale—if strict quality standards are enforced.
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