Prabowo Subianto has dismissed Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa and entrusted the Finance Ministry to Suahasil Nazara. A brutal change at the heart of a battle for Indonesia's economic credibility.
The eruption of Anak Krakatau led to the temporary suspension of flights in Jakarta, affecting 209 operations and nearly 22,800 passengers. Amid high-altitude ash, canceled international connections, and the risk of cascading disruptions, one of Asia's major air hubs experienced a tense morning.
More than 800 students and teachers fell ill this week after consuming free school meals in Indonesia. Behind the health emergency, these new incidents undermine the flagship program of President Prabowo Subianto, deployed to tens of millions of beneficiaries.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Flores, Indonesia. The tsunami alert, early damage reports and the memory of 1992 demand maximum vigilance.
ASEAN celebrates its 59th anniversary on August 8, 2026. Behind this milestone, a region of over 680 million inhabitants is establishing itself as a pivot of trade, industry, and Indo-Pacific balance, with direct implications for Europe and France.
Perry Warjiyo abruptly leaves his position as head of Bank Indonesia two years before the end of his term. In Southeast Asia's largest economy, this resignation opens a battle for confidence surrounding the rupiah, monetary independence, and the economic strategy of President Prabowo Subianto.
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