AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoASEAN Digital Push: Indonesia’s economic minister Airlangga Hartarto urged Asean to quickly finish the Asean Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), warning that slow talks could cost growth as protectionism and global uncertainty bite. Data Centers Under Pressure: The IDCA says global data-center power demand hit 67.7 GW, up 36% in two years, as policy backlash and “zombie” cloud workloads add waste. Rupiah Watch: Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said rupiah weakness may ease as foreign money returns to Indonesia’s bond market, after government bond-buying to stabilize yields. Fuel Prices Steady: Indonesia will keep subsidized fuel prices unchanged despite higher crude and a weaker rupiah. Gaza Flotilla Fallout: Indonesia is monitoring nine nationals tied to the Global Sumud Flotilla after Israeli interceptions, while more countries condemn the raids. Volcano Alert: Mount Semeru erupted three times, spewing ash up to 1,000 metres. Trade: Indonesia secured seven food trade deals with China worth about US$60.3m at SIAL Shanghai.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.