National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto announced that the police have escalated 98 police reports regarding forest and land fires (karhutla) to the investigation stage.

Coordinating Minister for Downstreaming and Energy Transition, who also serves as Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister, Bahlil Lahadalia, has set a target for Indonesia’s nickel export value to reach between US$45 billion and US$50 billion by 2026.

Myanmar and Thailand are holding talks to strengthen cooperation in the energy and natural gas sectors. Both governments also aim to work together on disaster preparedness and addressing climate change impacts.

During the monsoon season, farmers in Ayeyarwady Region have planted more than 526,000 hectares of Pawsan rice. This year the variety is expected to produce higher yield.