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2026 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia results and impact

14 clusters · 184 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Indonesia international events generate Rp6.4 trillion economic impact

The 2026 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia at the Mandalika International Circuit concluded with significant championship milestones and substantial economic activity. In racing, Maximo Quiles of the CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar

Jakarta community engagement and innovation initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: DPR RI resumes legislative sessions on asset seizure and copyright bills

Local government officials in Jakarta have implemented programs to increase community participation in addressing urban challenges. In Central Jakarta, the administration utilized the ‘Silaturahmi Malam Hari’ program to

Indonesia fuel subsidy and food price updates

84 clusters · 141 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesia food prices rise as bird's eye chili nears Rp100,000 per kg

Indonesia’s fuel subsidy and food-price dynamics continued to shift through late 2026. In the energy sector, the government maintained that subsidized fuel prices, including Pertalite at Rp10,000 per liter and Biosolar a

Indonesia wildfire and haze crisis intensifies

80 clusters · 261 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Indonesia forest fire recovery faces environmental and policy scrutiny

The 2026 Indonesia wildfire season, intensified by a Super El Niño event, has reached catastrophic levels. By late October, over 4.6 million acres of vegetation had been destroyed since August, marking the worst wildfire

Indonesia MBG program faces mass poisoning and reform

184 clusters · 225 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: National Nutrition Agency clarifies MBG program operational costs

The food safety crisis and corruption investigations surrounding Indonesia’s free nutritious-meal (MBG) program have intensified. Suspected poisoning cases have surged, with reports in early September 2026 indicating nea

Indonesia Solar, Hydrogen, and Energy Transition Update

46 clusters · 96 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Indonesia targets biomass and solar expansion for energy transition

By late 2026, Indonesia’s energy transition has intensified, centered on President Prabowo Subianto’s 100 GWp solar target. To achieve this, the government is exploring regulatory shifts to allow direct appointments of c

Indonesian vaping industry regulatory and safety controversy

7 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: South Sulawesi Governor issues ban on electric cigarettes

The vaping industry in Indonesia is facing increasing scrutiny regarding health and safety concerns. Initially, three major industry associations—APVI, PPEI, and Arvindo—demanded transparency from the National Research a

Indonesia industrial downstreaming strategy

16 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Indonesia plans phased cattle imports to support milk self-sufficiency

Indonesia continues to advance its national strategy to transform mining, plantation, and fisheries sectors into integrated industrial powerhouses. The government is focusing on processing natural resources into high-val

Indonesia economic and digital technology events

5 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Indocomtech 2026 and Patent Business Forum open in Jakarta

In October 2026, Indonesia hosted several major economic and technological exhibitions. The 41st Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) took place from October 14 to 18 at ICE BSD City, featuring 1,873 companies across five zones, i

Indonesia waste technology and research initiatives

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Indonesia targets palm oil waste for 3.9 GW electricity potential

The Indonesian Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek) and the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) are collaborating on waste management technology trials. These initiatives aim

Indonesia drug policy and research initiatives

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: BRIN develops 19 herbal medicine candidates to boost national drug independence

Under directives from President Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has initiated several programs focused on narcotics control and pharmaceutical independence. In late September

Gunung Ungaran geothermal project and Indonesia energy road

7 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Indonesia's B50 biodiesel program aims to boost energy security and palm oil economy

The proposed geothermal energy project in the Gunung Ungaran area of Central Java, designated as a National Strategic Project, remains a key component of Indonesia’s energy security initiatives. PT PLN (Persero) is taske

Chinese rocket debris fall in Indonesia

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: BRIN identifies Chinese rocket debris found in Sampit

Large metal debris from a Chinese ZhuQue-2E (ZQ-2E) rocket was discovered in a palm oil plantation near Sampit, Central Kalimantan, on October 19, 2026. Local residents reported hearing a loud explosion or rumbling sound

Java north coast sea wall and protection project

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Indonesia launches Pantura coastal protection program

The Indonesian government has officially launched a coastal protection program for the northern coast of Java (Pantura) to combat abrasion, rising sea levels, and land subsidence. Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure

Uruguay MSME support and innovation initiatives

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Despega Uruguay launches AI pilot for MSMEs

The Uruguayan government has introduced several initiatives to support micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) through financial and technological assistance. In late September, the government launched SIGA I

Indonesia fuel policy and renewable energy transition

92 clusters · 143 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Indonesia CPO domestic consumption projected to exceed exports in 2026

Indonesia is aggressively advancing its renewable energy agenda, centered on mandatory biodiesel and bioethanol mandates. The B50 biodiesel blend, implemented in July 2026, has reached approximately 94 percent of partici