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Economic Growth in Barito Timur Improves in 2024
The government of Barito Timur, Central Kalimantan, reported economic growth of 4.29% in 2024, up from 3.47% in 2023. Unemployment decreased to 3.26%, while life expectancy rose to 72.21 years, and the average length of schooling reached 12.88 years. Additionally, the prevalence of stunting declined to 5.18%, and the poverty…
Indonesia Explores USD 31.82 Billion Coal Downstream Investment Potential
Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry, Todotua Pasaribu, highlighted Indonesia’s coal downstream potential, projecting an investment opportunity of USD 31.82 billion (IDR 523.67 trillion) by 2040. Speaking at the Mining Forum, he emphasized coal regasification as a key strategy, converting coal into gas-based products like coke, methanol, and dimethyl…
NTT as Indonesia’s National Salt Industry Hub: A Key Development Priority
Minister of National Development Planning (Bappenas), Rachmat Pambudy, emphasized the strategic importance of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) as Indonesia’s national salt industry hub. In a meeting with NTT Governor Melki Laka Lena and regional leaders, he highlighted two crucial development priorities: education and economic empowerment. He urged NTT to focus…
Tual Customs Facilitates the Export of Grouper to Hong Kong
On 12 March 2025, CV Yong Fisheries exported 5 tonnes of live grouper from Maren City to Hong Kong, contributing USD 51,907 to the foreign exchange reserves. Tual Customs facilitates the export activities of business actors through appreciation, assistance, optimisation of services and supervision. These activities were carried out during…
