Human rights activist Andrie Yunus was acid-attacked in Jakarta on March 12, 2026, during a motorbike ride, with no suspects identified.

The April 2026 D-8 summit, planned for Jakarta, is postponed due to Middle East tensions and ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the U.S.

A Queensland man was charged with people smuggling for allegedly flying two fugitives from Australia to Indonesia in Nov. 2025.

"Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business" premieres globally in Diwali 2026, set in West Java, Indonesia, to highlight the endangered Celebes crested macaque.

Malaysian palm oil stocks dropped 3.9% in February; rising exports and Middle East tensions may impact global trade.

Indonesia's Supreme Court upheld a 2025 antitrust ruling against Google, requiring it to allow alternative payment methods and pay a $12 million fine.

Ceredex Value Advisors bought a $65.3M stake in Alphabet, making it the ninth-largest shareholder, amid strong earnings and AI-driven growth.

The ADB approved a $150 million loan on March 10, 2026, to expand Indonesia’s broadband access via PT Link Net Tbk’s fiber network.

Indonesia accelerates selection of new OJK leaders after market crash and governance crisis.

Eighteen of 55 pilot whales stranded in Indonesia have died; rescue efforts continue.