AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoEnergy-Currency Pressure: Asia is scrambling as the oil shock bites—currencies hit record lows and rates are rising, with Indonesia’s surprise 50-basis-point hike aimed at stabilizing the rupiah. Tourism Safety Shock: A late-night roof inferno at the packed J.A. Plus Hotel in Pattaya triggered a chaotic tourist stampede and left at least four injured. Indonesia Mobility Upgrade: The government is pushing urgent fixes at accident-prone railway crossings, citing 1,058 crashes over the past three years and a drop in incidents in 2025–2026. Travel Tech for Indonesians: Truecaller is rolling out a travel eSIM inside its app (Indonesia included), offering data plans from 1GB/7 days to 20GB/30 days. Golden Visa Push: Immigration says Indonesia’s Golden Visa is a selective long-stay route for global talent and diaspora to contribute to the economy. Local Tourism Boost: Yogyakarta launches “Bule Mengajar” to encourage foreign visitors to stay longer in Kotagede through school-linked cultural exchanges.
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