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East Java's Automotive Industry Exports Record Positive Trend
The automotive industry has emerged as a key sector in East Java, as highlighted by Acting Governor Adhy Karyono during the opening of the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) in Surabaya on August 28, 2024. According to Adhy, this sector has seen significant growth, with East Java's automotive industry…
South Kalimantan Quarantine Certifies 1.7 Million Export Mangrove Crabs
The Animal, Fish, and Plant Quarantine Office of South Kalimantan (Kalsel) has certified the health of 1.7 million exported mangrove crabs in the first half of 2024, with a total export value reaching IDR 40 billion. "By mid-year, there have been 167 export shipments of mangrove crabs, with the latest…
Ministry of Industry Reports Manufacturing Sector Employs 18.82 Million Workers
The Indonesian Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) reports that the national manufacturing industry continues to grow, employing 18.82 million people as of June 2024. From January to June 2024, the manufacturing sector accounted for three-quarters of total exports, generating over USD 9 billion in export revenue. The sector also made the…
To Boost MSME Retail Growth, Minister Airlangga Encourages Supporting Local Shopping
Amid global economic uncertainties, Indonesia aims to maximize its domestic economic potential, leveraging its population of approximately 281 million in 2024 as a strong retail market. Consumption growth in Indonesia has outpaced economic growth, reaching 12% since 2002. The Minister of Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, highlighted during the Indonesia Retail…
