AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIndia–Indonesia Travel Tech: PM Narendra Modi announced UPI will be integrated with Indonesia’s payment system, aiming to make cross-border retail payments easier for tourists and businesses using their home apps. Tourism-Friendly Finance: The deal is framed as “ease of travel” as well as “ease of doing business,” reducing cash-and-exchange hassles for visitors. Education & Skills: India’s IIM Bangalore will set up a campus in Indonesia, part of a broader push on AI, telecommunications, and digital public infrastructure. Defence & Maritime Security: Indonesia and India signed agreements including a BrahMos supersonic cruise missile supply plan, plus expanded maritime safety cooperation and work on the Sabang port near the Strait of Malacca. Diplomatic Milestone: Indonesia awarded Modi its highest honour, the Bintang Adipurna, as the visit also produced a list of 20 MoUs across minerals, agriculture, healthcare, disaster management, election management, and space cooperation. On-the-ground Travel Watch: Bali continues tightening rules around visas and influencer activity, while security coverage highlights rising scrutiny of tourist-targeting behaviour.
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