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Indonesia Expands Candlenut Exports, Ranks 13th Globally
Indonesia’s candlenut (kemiri) exports reached USD 4 million (IDR 64 billion), securing the country’s 13th position in global exports, contributing 0.5% of the world market. Recent trends show a remarkable increase, with exports surging to USD 9.58 million (IDR 153 billion), up 350% year-on-year, and volume rising 413% to 6,950…
Investment in Indonesia’s Special Economic Zones Hits IDR 314 Trillion, Up Nearly 30%
Investment in Indonesia’s 25 Special Economic Zones (KEK) continues to grow robustly, reaching IDR 314 trillion (USD 18.8 billion) by Q3 2025, reflecting a 29.5% increase from IDR 242.5 trillion in the same period last year. Rizal Edwin Manansang, Acting Secretary General of the National Council for KEK, highlighted this…
Investment in Indonesia’s Special Economic Zones Hits IDR 314 Trillion, Up Nearly 30%
Investment in Indonesia’s 25 Special Economic Zones (KEK) continues to grow robustly, reaching IDR 314 trillion (USD 18.8 billion) by Q3 2025, reflecting a 29.5% increase from IDR 242.5 trillion in the same period last year. Rizal Edwin Manansang, Acting Secretary General of the National Council for KEK, highlighted this…
Indonesia Prepares Human Rights-Based Business Regulations for OECD Membership
Indonesia is advancing a draft Presidential Regulation to establish human rights-based business practices, aiming to align corporate operations with international human rights standards. The Ministry of Human Rights will oversee compliance, conducting periodic monitoring and assessments, while companies will be required to submit detailed reports on human rights fulfillment. A…
