In this episode, Michelle opens with a warm welcome and introduction before diving into the top stories shaping Southeast Asian markets. She highlights President Prabowo's investment commitments and their potential impact on Indonesia's economic landscape. The discussion then shifts to Indonesia's economic outlook and its strategies for attracting global investment. Michelle explores government efforts to accelerate investment and diversify sectors, while also examining the implications of the VAT hike on the middle class. The episode delves into Indonesia's carbon market, trading strategy, and associated conservation challenges, including carbon credit concerns and peatland issues. The episode wraps up with a summary and closing remarks.

(0:00) Welcome and introduction

(0:07) Top stories overview and President Prabowo's investment commitments

(0:28) Indonesia's economic outlook and global investment attraction

(1:34) Government strategies for investment acceleration and sector diversity

(2:42) Impact of VAT hike on Indonesia's middle class and tax implications

(5:11) Analysis of Indonesia's carbon market and trading strategy

(7:27) Forest conservation, carbon credit concerns, and peatland issues

(9:00) Wrap-up and closing remarks