Indonesia–France Deals: President Prabowo’s Paris visit delivered four commercial pacts worth US$3.5 billion, alongside a new France-Indonesia High-Level Business Council to push investment and trade in energy, defense, and downstream sectors. Tourism Investment Beyond Bali: Indonesia renewed efforts to spread tourism investment across the archipelago, with Bali still dominating arrivals and the government pushing special destinations to reduce regional imbalance. Palm Oil Downstreaming: The government doubled down on palm oil value-add, urging tech-and-research driven downstream products and coordinating institutions to make the policy deliver wider public benefits. Fuel Subsidy Shield: Indonesia will keep subsidized fuel prices unchanged through year-end despite rupiah pressure, citing secure stockpiles. Rupiah, Inflation, and Vigilance: Finance officials warned consumption may face headwinds and urged vigilance as external shocks filter into domestic conditions. Data Center Power Alarm: A Sumatra blackout is raising alarms for Indonesia’s data center push, with investors demanding clearer recovery plans and grid reliability. ASEAN Security Corridors: ASEAN defense ministers at Shangri-La stressed UNCLOS transit passage and the need to keep trade routes open through key straits. Rice Export to Malaysia: Bulog says rice exports will be priced above Indonesia’s domestic cap to protect farmers and state revenue. Palm Oil Export Probe: Wilmar says it received no official notice as Indonesia investigates suspected export under-invoicing.