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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…
Deputy Trade Minister Urges Bali Cocoa Exporters to Leverage Government Cooperation
Indonesia’s Deputy Trade Minister, Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri, has encouraged cocoa exporters in Bali, particularly in Tabanan, to take advantage of government-led trade agreements to expand their reach abroad. Speaking at the Cau Chocolates factory during her visit, she highlighted opportunities through existing and upcoming trade pacts, including Indonesia-Peru…
Gibran Announces Visa-Free Agreement Between Indonesia and South Africa
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka announced a bilateral visa-free policy between Indonesia and South Africa during the Indonesia–Africa CEO Forum held in Johannesburg on 21 November 2025. He stated that citizens of both countries will no longer need visas to travel between them, calling this “good news” for businesspeople and…
Jakarta Achieves IDR 204 Trillion in Investment, Creates 338,000 Jobs
Jakarta has emerged as a key investment hub in Indonesia, with total investments reaching IDR 204.13 trillion (approximately USD 12.3 billion) in Q3 2025, marking a 6.4% growth compared to 2024. The capital city contributed 14.24% of national investment and generated employment for over 338,310 workers, primarily in services, transportation,…
