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The Minister of Trade Encourages Chocolate Producers to Export
The Minister of Trade, Budi Santoso, supports chocolate producers in Blitar to expand into international markets through exports. He believes that Indonesia’s chocolate quality is competitive on the global stage. To assist local chocolate producers, the Ministry of Trade has prioritized the "UMKM BISA Ekspor" program, which encourages micro, small,…
The Minister of Trade Busan & the Asian Small Business Council Discuss Cooperation to Boost MSME Exports
The Ministry of Trade and the Asia Council for Small Business (ACSB) recently discussed potential cooperation, particularly to maximize the "UMKM BISA Ekspor" program, which encourages micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to explore export opportunities. This initiative, launched by the Ministry of Trade, aims to help MSMEs expand their…
The Economic Condition of West Java in January 2025 is Relatively Stable
The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported that the economic condition of West Java in January 2025 was relatively stable, according to the official statistical release shared by BPS West Java on February 3rd, 2025. Regional Secretary Herman Suryatman noted that although the economy remained steady overall, some sectors showed declining…
Trump Delays Import Tariffs, Rupiah Rises by 97 Points
The Indonesian Rupiah strengthened by 0.59% (97 points) to IDR 16,351 per US dollar by the close of trading on Tuesday. The gain was attributed to US President Donald Trump's decision to delay a 25% import tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada for 30 days, slightly weakening the US…
