AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHumanitarian Update: Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency says the death toll from the Java Sea ferry disaster (Virgo Transport 8) has risen to 64, with 71 still missing after rescuers recovered 11 more bodies. Central Banking & Halal Economy: Bank Indonesia is pushing to strengthen Indonesia’s halal value chain and expand sharia finance to compete globally, highlighting gaps in sharia product variety and regulation. Digital Payments for Tourism: Bank Indonesia reports 17.8 million inbound cross-border QR transactions worth $345.7m via cross-border QRIS, as it expands the Indonesia Travel Pack and credit-card rails for foreign visitors. Sports (Regional Focus): Pakistan opened the FIFA ASEAN Cup with a 4-0 loss to Thailand in Jakarta. Wildlife Under Threat: IUCN warns Borneo wildfires are pressuring critically endangered orangutans, with fires burning inside habitats holding a large share of the species’ remaining populations. Release Story: Mary Jane Veloso returned home in the Philippines after an absolute pardon, ending nearly 17 years of imprisonment.
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