AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDigital Investment: Indonesia’s data-centre industry is pressing for clear, coordinated permits as it seeks to attract investment. A broader strategy debate warns that infrastructure must help spread productivity beyond Java, not simply reinforce existing economic concentration. Energy Finance: New energy businesses across Asia face a shortage of equity, even as power demand grows. Regional firms say progress on the Asean Power Grid could encourage investment, but clearer rules are needed to make projects viable. Trade and Investment: Indonesia and Egypt are pursuing an economic partnership agreement and joint investment fund, with leaders targeting $5 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. Household Demand: Chicken prices rose 7.8% in the first nine months of 2026, outpacing wage growth of 4.9%. Bank Indonesia also reported weaker consumer confidence and slower retail-sales expectations.
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