Wildfire Response: Indonesia’s Mount Bromo blaze is mostly contained, with about 900 hectares scorched in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, but crews are still working on remaining hot spots as smoke disrupts activities. Public Safety & Governance: Ahead of the 81st Independence Day, the government says security is stable and urges people to verify online information instead of sharing rumors. Central Bank Watch: President Prabowo has nominated interim Bank Indonesia governor Destry Damayanti as the sole candidate for the vacant BI governor seat, a move that’s already moving market sentiment. Trade Update: Indonesia’s trade deficit narrowed in June to US$0.45 billion as exports rose, especially non-oil and gas products. Digital Services: SATUSEHAT has been integrated with population data systems to speed up digital birth certificate and related issuance. Creative Economy: Indonesia is pushing video game exports, citing strong overseas demand for local titles. Maritime Security: A Houthi attack in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait reportedly killed three crew members, including one Indonesian. Customs Crackdown: Customs and excise seized 8.96 million illegal cigarettes without excise stamps at Tanjung Priok.