Mining Policy Shift: Indonesia eases Natural Resources Export Proceeds rules for qualifying mining exporters, letting them place at least 30% for just three months (instead of 100% for 12), aiming to support macro stability, domestic finance, downstream investment and export performance. Industrial Demand Watch: Central Java’s Kendal SEZ and Batang industrial park report full land use and strong investor interest, with manufacturing driving growth and Rp48.54 trillion in investment in H1 2026. Jobs & Manufacturing Ecosystem: Batang’s Industropolis SEZ holds TENANT FESTA #2, drawing 3,500 job seekers for about 1,000 openings across manufacturing, textiles, food processing, logistics, health equipment and EV battery supply chains. Food Security Signals: A USDA report flags Indonesia as having 32.1 million food-insecure people, while the Philippines is projected to reach 15.4 million—raising pressure on regional agriculture and supply resilience. Tourism Recovery: Labuan Bajo’s tourism authority meets industry players to map post-quake damage and reopen destinations only after verification and monitoring. Energy & Trade Cooperation: Indonesia and New Zealand expand talks on food security and renewable energy, including geothermal and solar know-how and halal product cooperation. Wildfire Research: BRIN studies cassava flour as a potential firefighting aid, stressing it’s not ready for large-scale use yet and needs field testing and specialized application.