Yesterday: Post-earthquake impact in NTT to AI utilisation

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Several economic events occurred on Saturday (15/8/2026) that remain relevant to review on Sunday morning. They range from the impact of and government assistance following the earthquake in Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) to the utilisation of artificial intelligence (AI) for the young workforce. The following is a summary of selected news that can be reviewed today.

Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo moved quickly to respond to the earthquake disaster that struck Flores Island, Nusa Tenggara Timur. “The readiness of personnel, heavy equipment, and coordination with local governments are important parts of ensuring that affected infrastructure can be restored immediately,” Dody said in Jakarta on Saturday.

The West Manggarai Regency Government in Nusa Tenggara Timur Province has assured that the tourism sector in Labuan Bajo is safe to visit following the magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Mbay City, Nagekeo Regency, on Saturday morning.

The management of I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport in Denpasar, Bali, announced that all regular flights on Nusa Tenggara Timur routes are operating normally following the earthquake disaster in Flores, NTT.

In the 2027 State Budget Draft (RAPBN) document, the rows of trillions of rupiah are not merely fiscal calculations on paper. These figures illustrate the government’s policy direction in realising public welfare through priority programmes, including safeguarding food security and igniting energy independence.

The Creative Economy Ministry assesses that the utilisation of artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to open more access to work and entrepreneurship for the younger generation, while also serving as one way to reduce unemployment amid changing work patterns due to technological developments.