Marine Waste & Incentives: Indonesia’s Marine Affairs and Fisheries is drafting incentive and disincentive rules for local governments to cut marine pollution, with regions facing penalties if waste still leaks into the sea. Rail Expansion: Indonesia is pushing its national rail network to 10,524 km from 6,927 km to lower logistics costs and ease congestion, with rail passenger numbers up 8.8% in 2025. Quarantine Boost for Exports: The quarantine agency Barantin is upgrading biosecurity, digital traceability, pre-border cooperation and faster clearance to build trust and lift exports of animal, fish and plant products. Tourism Resilience: Indonesia’s tourism chief highlighted resilience and sustainability at the UN Tourism Executive Council, urging more digital and green skills for youth and women. Gig Worker Protections: Indonesia welcomed a new ILO convention on decent work in the platform economy, backing stronger safeguards for gig workers. Indonesia–Saudi Tourism: Indonesia and Saudi Arabia are working to grow two-way tourist flows, including plans for an Arabic language and hospitality center in Lombok. Indonesia–Mexico Cultural Ties: Indonesia opened a Cultural Center in Mexico City to deepen people-to-people links through exhibitions and events. Biodiversity Watch: Kutai National Park in East Kalimantan is protecting key flora species, including medicinal and endemic plants, to support rainforest sustainability. Jakarta Air Quality: Jakarta recorded unhealthy air levels, with residents urged to wear masks outdoors. Sports: Pakistan secured a spot in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup in Indonesia (Sept 21–Oct 6, 2026).