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Trade Ministry Says Four Trade Agreements Could Boost Export Performance in 2026
The Indonesian Ministry of Trade (Kemendag) has stated that four strategic international trade agreements have the potential to strengthen the country’s export performance in 2026. According to the ministry, these agreements include the Indonesia–European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA), the Indonesia–Canada Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA-CEPA), the Indonesia–Peru Comprehensive and…
Riau Islands Police Strengthen Border Cooperation with Singapore, Malaysia
The Riau Islands Police are enhancing cooperation with law enforcement agencies in Singapore and Malaysia to better secure the province’s border regions, which are strategically located along the Malacca Strait and vulnerable to cross-border crimes such as human trafficking and drug smuggling. Police Chief Insp. Gen. Asep Safrudin stated that…
Indonesia Strengthens Energy Transition Commitments with ETP-UNOPS Collaboration
The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs of Indonesia partnered with the Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership (ETP), under the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), to accelerate renewable energy development and reduce coal usage. The collaboration highlighted innovative policy recommendations, including adjusting renewable energy pricing to reflect falling technology…
Indonesia to End Diesel Imports in 2026, Domestic Refinery to Meet Full Demand
Indonesia plans to stop diesel imports in 2026, relying entirely on domestic production to meet national demand. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) confirmed that both state-owned and private energy companies will source diesel from domestic refineries, particularly the Balikpapan Refinery under the Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP).…
