AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCommodity Control Overhaul: President Prabowo moves to centralise exports of palm oil, coal and ferroalloys via a Danantara-linked state trading unit, with SOEs as sole exporters from Sept 1 and tighter rules on export earnings in state banks—aimed at stopping under-invoicing and transfer-pricing leakages, but already rattling investors. Currency & Finance: Bank Indonesia’s surprise 50 bps hike to 5.25% signals a harder line to defend the rupiah as global oil shocks and policy uncertainty bite. Papua Security: Armed separatists in Highland Papua killed eight civilians in Yahukimo, with the military hunting the perpetrators after conflicting claims about the victims’ identities. Foreign Policy Shock: Pakistan’s FO condemned Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud flotilla and reported mistreatment of detainees, as multiple countries summon Israeli ambassadors over the video of bound activists. Regional Defence: India’s PRAGATI 2026 multilateral exercise kicks off in Meghalaya with 12 nations, including Indonesia. Climate & Forests: Indonesia and UNEP sign a REDD+ implementation arrangement to strengthen high-integrity forest governance and carbon-market readiness.
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