In an effort to conserve the Coral Triangle, Indonesia is urging for joint action. The Coral Triangle, a marine area located in the western Pacific Ocean, is considered the global center of marine biodiversity and a global priority for conservation. The Indonesian Marine Affairs and Fisheries Minister, Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, called on parties to the Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries, and Food to participate in this conservation effort (source).

Meanwhile, in the financial sector, Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) bagged four awards at the Islamic Finance Awards 2025. The bank was recognized in the Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) and Wealth Management categories (source). This achievement may influence other financial institutions to adopt sustainable practices and focus more on wealth management.

Switching to the airline industry, Garuda, an Indonesian airline, has had to explain the reasons behind its ticket pricing. The price of flight tickets often impact the airline’s profitability and can also affect the overall economic condition (source).

Furthermore, in the technology sector, Google has partnered with the Indonesian government to launch an Artificial Intelligence program set to assist 100 startups (source). This initiative can potentially boost the country’s digital economy and reinforce its position in the startup ecosystem.

Lastly, the merger between Grab and GoTo, two of the biggest technology companies in Health Leader in Southeast Asia">Digital Health Leader in Southeast Asia">Southeast Asia, is being closely watched by the Indonesian antitrust agency. The agency emphasized that the merger must adhere to competition rules (source). This highlights the regulatory challenges that large tech companies may face in their pursuit of growth and market dominance.