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Indonesian Indigenous Bean Tempeh Emerges as a New Pillar for National Food Security
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has highlighted the strategic potential of utilizing indigenous, locally grown Indonesian beans (kacang nusantara) as alternative raw materials for tempeh production. This research-driven food security initiative aims to systematically reduce Indonesia's heavy structural reliance on imported soybeans by leveraging the nation's diverse native…
Asian Nations Explore Indonesian Urea Fertilizer Imports Amid Global Food Supply Fluctuations
PT Pupuk Indonesia reported that several Asian countries are actively exploring opportunities to import urea fertilizer from Indonesia to secure their domestic agricultural sectors. This demand arises amid significant disruptions in the global food supply chain, prompting nations like India and Bangladesh to engage in strategic discussions. Following a successful…
North Sulawesi Coconut Charcoal Achieves Historic Direct-Call Export to China
North Sulawesi achieved a significant international trade milestone by launching its first direct containerized export of coconut shell charcoal from Bitung Port directly to China. Facilitated through a direct call service via SITC Lines, the maiden shipment dispatched twenty five tons of premium local goods without requiring traditional domestic transit…
Indonesia Maintains 72-Month Trade Surplus Streak, Totalling $5.64 Billion Through April 2026
Indonesia recorded a trade surplus of 5.64 billion US dollars from January to April 2026, driven by a significant expansion in domestic trade activities. Statistics Indonesia reported that national exports reached 92.15 billion US dollars, representing a 5.48 percent growth compared to the same period last year. The manufacturing sector…
