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Maize Farming Becomes a Strategic Alternative for Local Food Security and Economic Growth
Local governments are actively promoting maize cultivation as a promising alternative for local farmers to strengthen regional food security. This strategy involves a transformation of planting patterns, where farmers who previously relied on cassava are now being transitioned toward maize through various technical training programs. Head of the Food Security…
Indonesia Exports Two Tons of Flying Fish Roe to China
Indonesia has expanded its seafood export performance with the shipment of two tons of dried flying fish roe from Makassar, South Sulawesi, to Xiamen, China, via air freight. The export reflects the strong competitiveness of marine products from Takalar, which continue to meet international quality standards and attract solid demand…
Indonesia Accelerates EV Charging Expansion to Support Decarbonization Goals
Indonesia is strengthening its decarbonization efforts by rapidly expanding its public electric vehicle (EV) charging network, led by state-owned electricity company PLN. By the end of 2025, hundreds of new public EV charging stations (SPKLU) had been deployed nationwide to support carbon reduction targets while stimulating economic growth. The Ministry…
More Than 1,200 New Industrial Companies to Start Operations in Indonesia
Indonesia is set to strengthen its manufacturing base in 2026 as 1,236 new industrial companies begin production nationwide. According to Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, the firms—whose construction started in 2025—will operate across various industrial sectors and are expected to create approximately 218,892 new jobs. The additional production capacity is…
