Indonesia's President outlines self-reliance agenda at BRICS, reshuffles finance ministry, haze hits Singapore
President Prabowo Subianto delivered three priority messages at the BRICS summit in New Delhi, appointed Suahasil Nazara as finance minister in Jakarta, and Singapore reported unhealthy air quality due to Indonesian haze.
During the restricted session on inclusive global governance at the BRICS summit in New Delhi, President Prabowo Subianto presented three core messages: boosting Indonesia's self-reliance, enhancing solidarity among Global South nations, and expanding cooperation within the bloc, while calling for a more representative United Nations. In Jakarta, he formally installed Suahasil Nazara as the new finance minister, succeeding Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, marking the third finance minister under his administration.
The swearing-in took place at the State Palace. Concurrently, Singapore's air quality deteriorated, with the central region's 24-hour PSI reaching 108, driven by haze from Indonesian hotspots in southern Sumatra and parts of Kalimantan, prompting health advisories.
Why it matters
The developments affect regional economic policy, international cooperation, and public health across Southeast Asia.
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