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Japan and Indonesia Agree to Boost Defense Equipment Cooperation
At a two-plus-two meeting in Tokyo on November 17, 2025, Japan and Indonesia pledged to deepen their security partnership, particularly through the transfer of defense equipment and increased military collaboration. This forum—bringing together the foreign and defense ministers of both countries—marked the first such meeting since Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae…
Fish and Shrimp Dominate Fisheries Exports from West Kalimantan via Entikong Border Terminal
Exports of marine products from West Kalimantan through the Entikong land border terminal are led by sea fish and shrimp, according to quarantine data from the region’s Fisheries, Animal, and Plant Inspection Center. BNPP reports show that in early 2024, top export commodities via PLBN Entikong included wangkang shrimp, black…
Green Light for USD 250 Billion Oil Imports from the US Enhances Trade Opportunities
The Indonesian government is finalizing new regulations to enable direct imports of oil and gas worth USD 15 billion (around IDR 250.8 trillion) from the United States as part of a reciprocal tariff agreement. The regulation, in the form of a presidential or government decree, will allow PT Pertamina (Persero)…
Innovation in Liquid-Smoked Fish From Ambon Opens Export Opportunities
Ambon’s MSME sector is embracing liquid-smoked fish technology, introduced by local MSME advocate Eta Soukotta during a training session held at the Ambon City Cooperative Office. The innovation offers a more hygienic, practical, and durable alternative to traditional smoked fish, extending shelf life to 4–5 days compared to the usual…
