2027 Budget Push: President Prabowo Subianto submitted Indonesia’s 2027 State Budget bill, targeting 6% growth and a 2.40% deficit, with spending rising to Rp4.09 quadrillion and revenue projected at Rp3.43 quadrillion. The plan backs eight national priorities including food sovereignty, energy and water self-reliance, education, health, downstreaming/industrialisation, infrastructure, housing and disaster response. Education Funding: The government earmarked Rp820.9 trillion for education in 2027, including support for the Free Nutritious Meals program and school renovation. Finance Hub: Prabowo also announced an Indonesia Financial Center in Jakarta with a planned expansion to Bali, aiming to boost investment, fintech, arbitration and commercial dispute resolution. Commodities Pricing: Indonesia targets a Mineral and Commodities Exchange to start Jan 1, 2027, so the country can play a bigger role in setting export values. Public Health Alarm: More than 250 children were hospitalized in North Sumatra after suspected poisoning linked to the free school meals program. EV Momentum: At GIIAS 2026, Wuling Aira EV drove most orders, while Leapmotor B10 and C10 launched in Indonesia with local assembly. Trade Tensions: The US accused China-linked exporters of routing goods through 40+ countries to evade tariffs, with Indonesia named among economies in the alleged network.