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Indonesia's Trade Balance Projection: In April 2025, Surplus Drops to USD 2.7 Billion
In April 2025, Indonesia's trade balance is projected to return to surplus, although the value will decrease. This indicates that the trend of Indonesia's trade balance surplus will endure for 60 consecutive months. Bloomberg's consensus of 16 economists projects the median value of the trade balance surplus in April 2025…
As of 17 May 2025, the CPO Export Levy Will Increase To 10%
The Minister of Finance's Regulation No. 30 of 2025 concerning the Service Tariffs of the General Service Agency for Plantation Fund Management at the Ministry of Finance stipulates the adjustment of the crude palm oil export levy rate to 10%, an increase from the previous rate of 7.5%. This regulation…
Indonesia Explores USD 100 Million in Maritime and Fisheries Investment with China
Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstream/Deputy Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Todotua Pasaribu made a working visit to Xiamen, People's Republic of China (PRC) to explore cooperation in the maritime and fisheries sector with the bamboo curtain country. During his visit, Deputy Minister Todotua received investment interest from…
Brunei Interested in Cooperation in Energy, Agriculture, and Food in Indonesia
Brunei Darussalam is interested in strengthening cooperation with Indonesia in various fields. Starting from agriculture to food and beverages. The interest was expressed by Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto after accompanying President Prabowo Subianto's visit to Brunei. "Brunei is encouraging strategic cooperation between the two countries and that…
