Indonesia and France strengthen strategic ties as 29,400 MBG kitchens verified

Jakarta - Various economic events in the past week remain relevant to review, including Indonesia and France strengthening bilateral relations through strategic partnership enhancement and 29,400 free nutritious kitchen (MBG) units passing national verification.

Prabowo-Macron strengthen Indonesia-France strategic partnership

President Prabowo Subianto strengthened bilateral relations through comprehensive strategic partnership enhancement with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to boost cooperation across key sectors.

Government prepares tax incentives for writers and transport discounts

The government has prepared an economic stimulus package featuring final Income Tax (PPh) incentives for writers, transport ticket discounts, and continuation of the national internship programme.

BP BUMN: Danantara Sumber Daya Indonesia officially becomes SOE

Head of the State-Owned Enterprise Regulatory Body (BP BUMN) and Danantara Chief Operating Officer Dony Oskaria confirmed Danantara Sumber Daya Indonesia (DSI) has officially become a state-owned enterprise.

Kemendag “take down” 2,639 non-compliant digital ads

The Ministry of Trade (Kemendag) issued takedown requests for 2,639 electronic ads violating regulations through cyber patrols on 21 e-commerce platforms until March 2026.

BGN: 29,400 MBG kitchens verified

Deputy Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Sony Sonjaya reported 29,400 free nutritious kitchen (MBG) units have passed national verification as partners.