Indonesia

The planned transition to B50 forms part of President Prabowo Subianto’s broader strategy to strengthen the economy’s resilience against global supply disruptions.

Standing 1,335 metres tall, Dukono is one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes. At present, it remains at the second alert level on a four-level scale, with Level 4 being the highest.

According to the Airport Operations Centre (AOCC), 12 flights were diverted to other airports, while 14 flights entered holding patterns and 13 were forced to perform go-arounds due to unsafe weather conditions. In addition, one flight was forced to return to the apron (RTA).

Currently, about 70% of Indonesia's naphtha supply comes from the Middle East, while limited domestic refining capacity makes the petrochemical industry heavily dependent on imports.

Indonesia's government-funded free school meal programme was introduced in early 2025 with the aim of improving child nutrition and reducing malnutrition rates. The initiative, however, has faced repeated criticism following a number of food poisoning cases reported in various localities.

Indonesia’s Mount Dukono in North Maluku province and Mount Semeru in East Java province erupted on April 5, prompting authorities to issue safety warnings to residents and tourists.

According to the Communications and Digital Ministry, the move follows the companies’ failure to attend an earlier inspection call, with authorities saying both firms had requested to reschedule.

This move comes after global index compiler MSCI warned it might downgrade the Indonesian market amid investor concerns about a lack of transparency in shareholding structure and signs of coordinated trading activities.

The operation was launched after authorities detected suspects advertising rare birds for sale online. Law enforcement officers conducted inspections, seized several protected bird species and arrested individuals suspected of involvement in the trafficking ring.

The Indonesian government has stepped up disclosure of financial information and corporate ownership structures, tightened oversight of capital flows and public spending, and maintained regular dialogue with international investors. These measures are seen as essential to reinforcing fiscal credibility, a decisive factor for emerging economies like Indonesia.

In its March 2026 interim economic outlook, the OECD said Indonesia’s growth will moderate from an estimated 5.1% in 2025, reflecting external pressures including higher energy prices and geopolitical tensions.

The Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) earlier said hazardous tsunami waves were possible within 1,000km of the epicentre along the coasts of Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia.

The two sides signed 10 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen economic ties and expand cooperation in key areas such as critical minerals, advanced technology, AI-based healthcare, and intellectual property, along with other sectors.

The Indonesian government is rolling out initiatives to strengthen business skills, improve access to finance, and boost digital transformation capabilities for female entrepreneurs.

Indonesian Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid said the two tech giants violated Ministerial Regulation No. 9/2026 issued by the ministry, which classifies certain digital platforms as high-risk and requires the implementation of access restrictions for children.

President Prabowo Subianto’s environmental mandate is clear: initiate large-scale reforestation, empower local communities through high-quality green jobs, and accelerate energy transition.

Around 70% of the country’s petrochemical raw materials originate from the Middle East, and supply disruptions have made materials increasingly scarce, with some products nearly unavailable in the market.

The Japanese PM said her country will support Indonesia in developing human resources in artificial intelligence (AI) and strengthening maritime security capabilities.

The city recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 127, with PM2.5 concentration reaching 46 micrograms per cubic metre. This pollution level poses potential health risks to people, sensitive animal groups and may also negatively affect plants.

The meals, primarily intended for schoolchildren across the country, will be distributed for five days a week instead of six, starting on March 31.