FTSE Russell Maintained Indonesia Secondary Emerging Market Status

FTSE Russell Maintained Indonesia Secondary Emerging Market Status
FTSE Russell maintained Indonesia’s Secondary Emerging market status while continuing to monitor ongoing capital market reforms aimed at improving transparency, governance, and data reliability. Key initiatives include enhanced shareholder disclosure, broader investor classification, minimum free float requirements, and improved market surveillance tools. Following the postponement of the Mar-26 review, FTSE will reassess progress ahead of the Jun-26 review, with no current plan to place Indonesia on the Watch List. (FTSE Russell)

Trump Suspends Iran Bombing for 2 Weeks as Ceasefire Talks Advance
US President Donald Trump agreed to suspend planned bombing of Iran for two weeks just before a military deadline, following mediation efforts (notably by Pakistan) and contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz fully and safely; Iran signaled willingness to halt defensive operations and allow controlled maritime passage, while negotiations proceed based on Iran’s 10- point proposal as a foundation for a broader deal, with both sides indicating that most major issues are close to agreement, making the temporary ceasefire a critical window to finalize a longer-term peace arrangement. (Al Jazeera)

Taiwan Boosts Coal Power Amid LNG Supply Disruptions from Middle East Conflict
Taiwan plans to increase coal-fired power generation to secure energy supply as Middle East tensions disrupt LNG flows, with Taiwan Power Co set to procure electricity from the Mailiao coal plant starting May-26 after full operation of Units 1 and 3; the move comes as LNG supply, previously accounting for 50% of Taiwan’s power mix and heavily sourced from Qatar, faces constraints due
to export disruptions and Strait of Hormuz risks, prompting a broader regional shift as countries like Japan, South Korea, and parts of Europe also pivot back to coal, despite higher environmental costs, to stabilize energy security and manage rising fuel expenses. (Bloomberg Technoz)

Bank Mandiri (BMRI) Recorded Strong Infrastructure Loan Growth of 30.8% YoY
BMRI reported infrastructure loan disbursement reaching IDR 491.63 tn (+30.8% YoY) as of Feb-26, reflecting its expanding role infinancing strategic national projects across transport, energy, power, telematics, and housing; transport remained the largest contributor at IDR 118.03 tn (+18.45% YoY), while construction infrastructure posted the highest growth at IDR 85.84 tn (+178.19% YoY), followed by roads at IDR 54.84 tn (+11.08% YoY) and telematics at IDR 44.34 tn (+12.61% YoY), highlighting diversified exposure and continued support for PSN-driven growth through innovative financing schemes including syndication and sustainable financing. (Emitennews)