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Central Java’s MSMEs Break into Global Market, Governor Ahmad Luthfi Launches Exports Worth IDR 10.1 Billion
Governor of Central Java, Ahmad Luthfi, officially launched the export of various products from the region’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) valued at Rp 10.1 billion at Tanjung Emas Port, Semarang, on Saturday, 29 November 2025. The exported goods include local commodities such as edible-nest swiftlet nests, stingray fish,…
Ministry of Industry Strengthens Batik Standardization to Compete in the Export Market
The Indonesian Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) is pushing small and medium batik enterprises to adopt the Indonesian National Standard (SNI) to enhance product quality, authenticity, and export competitiveness. By applying various certifications—such as SNI Batik, SKKNI for worker competency, Batikmark for originality, and green-industry as well as halal certifications—the ministry…
UK, Indonesia reach USD 5.24 billion maritime deal
Britain and Indonesia have struck a GBP 4 billion (about USD 5.24 billion) maritime agreement led by UK defence firm Babcock to build naval and fishing vessels. Under the Maritime Partnership Programme, more than a thousand vessels, including naval ships and fishing boats, will be manufactured in Indonesia, using British…
Indonesia Strengthens Strategic Partnership with South Africa through New High-Level Business Council
The Indonesian government reaffirmed its commitment to deepen economic and investment cooperation with South Africa by launching the Indonesia–South Africa High-Level Business Council (ISA–HLBC) in Johannesburg on November 21, 2025, as part of the Indonesia–Africa CEO Forum. Presided over by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto alongside Vice President…
