October 17, 2025 | 08:12 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Friday, October 17, 2025. Here are the highlights: Fishermen's Exchange Rate in Indonesia Continues Downward Trend Since 2022; Indonesia's Digital Economy Unfazed by Tariff Barriers, Government Claims; and Anies Baswedan, Steve Forbes Join Birthday Tributes for President Prabowo.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Fishermen's Exchange Rate in Indonesia Continues Downward Trend Since 2022
The Indonesian Traditional Fishermen's Union (KNTI) highlights the declining welfare of national fishermen in recent years. The Chair of KNTI, Dani Setiawan, said the Fishermen's Exchange Rate (NTN) has been decreasing since 2022.
"Data from the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) shows a downward trend in the NTN since 2022. Although there has been a slight improvement in August 2025 compared to the previous year, the fishermen's conditions remain worse than during the pandemic," Dani said in a written statement commemorating World Food Day on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
2. Indonesia's Digital Economy Unfazed by Tariff Barriers, Government Claims
Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto claimed that Indonesia's digital economy is not afraid of tariff barriers resulting from trade wars. Airlangga said that the potential value of Indonesia's digital economy sector has now reached US$150 billion.
"In the digital sector, we are very dominant. In fact, the value of our digital economy is US$150 billion. And the digital economy is not afraid of tariffs," said Airlangga during the event commemorating the First Year of the Prabowo-Gibran Government at Hotel JS Luwansa, Jakarta, on Thursday, October 16, 2025. He mentioned that one indicator of digital economic development is the 8 percent growth of logistics and warehousing businesses.
3. Anies Baswedan, Steve Forbes Join Birthday Tributes for President Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto is celebrating his 74th birthday today, Friday, October 17, 2025.
Among those sending their greetings are his Chief of Staff Prasetyo Hadi, Special Envoy for Youth and Arts Workers Raffi Ahmad, former presidential candidate Anies Baswedan, and Forbes Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Steve Forbes.
Prasetyo Hadi shared his wishes via Instagram, @prasetyo_hadi28, praying for Prabowo’s continued health and strength in leading the nation.
"Happy birthday to President Prabowo Subianto. May you always be granted health, strength, and wisdom by Allah SWT in fulfilling the great responsibility of leading our nation. May every step of your struggle be made easy, every policy bring hope and smiles to the people, and every service pave the way toward the welfare and glory of Indonesia," he wrote.
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Australia Open to Peace Mission Cooperation with Indonesia in Gaza
56 menit lalu
Head of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) responded to questions about President Prabowo's commitment to deploy 20,000 peacekeeping troops to Gaza.
Palace Hints at More Foreigners May Lead SOEs
1 jam lalu
Two director positions at PT Garuda Indonesia are filled by foreigners. Prasetyo Hadi signals the possibility of foreigners occupying positions at Pertamina.
Prabowo's First Year: State Secretary Says Gov't Still Has Room for Improvement
2 jam lalu
State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi praised Prabowo's achievements in food self-sufficiency and the nutritious meal program (MBG).
MPR Speaker Ahmad Muzani and Cabinet Members Visit Palace for Prabowo's Birthday
3 jam lalu
MPR Speaker Ahmad Muzani stated the purpose of his visit was to personally wish President Prabowo Subianto a happy birthday.
BEM SI Kerakyatan Calls for Consolidation Ahead of Prabowo-Gibran's First Year in Office
3 jam lalu
BEM SI Kerakyatan plans to hold a demonstration to commemorate the one-year governance of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
State Secretary Defends Expat SOE Leaders with Football Coach Analogy
4 jam lalu
State Secretariat Minister Prasetyo Hadi responds to President Prabowo's statement allowing foreigners to lead state-owned enterprises (SOE).
Former President Jokowi Praises Prabowo's Leadership on His 74th Birthday
5 jam lalu
Former President Joko Widodo attended the anniversary of the Faculty of Forestry at Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta, congratulating President Prabowo Subianto on his 74th birthday.
Prabowo Subianto Marks 74th Birthday: A Look Back at His Political Journey
7 jam lalu
A look back at the life and career of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as he marks his 74th birthday today.
Anies Baswedan, Steve Forbes Join Birthday Tributes for President Prabowo
8 jam lalu
Prabowo celebrates his 74th birthday today, with greetings from Chief of Staff Prasetyo Hadi, Raffi Ahmad, Anies Baswedan, and Steve Forbes.
DEN Chair Urges Prabowo to Balance Worker, Investor Interests in 2026 Minimum Wage
9 jam lalu
Luhut said Prabowo should consider investors' interests when deciding the UMP, noting that labor union proposals often focus solely on workers' needs.
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