AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI Policy Talk: Singapore and Indonesia argued at an ASEAN summit that “AI sovereignty” is less about owning every tech layer and more about practical rules, harmonised regulation, and real benefits for people and businesses. Free Meals Overhaul: Indonesia is tightening governance of the MBG nutritious meals program, prioritising pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and toddlers, and designing a special delivery scheme for remote 3T areas. Bank Liquidity Boost: Finance Minister Purbaya announced up to Rp400 trillion injected into state banks (Himbara) to ease liquidity strain and support growth. Child Safety Crackdown: TikTok and YouTube disabled about 4.7 million child accounts under 16 in Indonesia after new enforcement rules. Corruption Watch: Transparency International Indonesia warned Indonesia’s corruption perception score could worsen, citing shrinking civic space, militarisation concerns, and pressure on press freedom. Energy & Shipping: Pertamina said it is monitoring the tanker Pertamina Pride stuck near the Strait of Hormuz while traffic continues. Trade & Finance: Indonesia postponed its Panda Bond issuance to end-July after strong China investor demand. Regional Security: Indonesia sent 35 marines to RIMPAC 2026 in Hawaii to deepen military ties. Business/Industry: Indonesia needs far more cinema screens—about 10,000 versus 2,500 now—calling it a major investment opening.
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