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Prabowo Holds Special Meeting with Putin in Beijing to Discuss Increasing Investment
President Prabowo Subianto held a special meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on September 3, 2025, during his brief diplomatic trip to attend the 80th Anniversary of China's Victory Day celebrations. The gathering, which occurred on the sidelines of the event that also featured high-profile leaders such as…
CPO Exports Soar 32.9%, Indonesia's Trade Balance Remains Strong
The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) recorded that Indonesia's export performance remained solid throughout the first seven months of 2025. Two leading commodities, namely crude palm oil (CPO) and its derivatives, and iron and steel, were the main drivers of non-oil and gas export growth amidst declining coal exports. BPS Deputy…
Indonesia Imports Most Non-Oil and Gas Commodities from China, Japan, and the US
Indonesia imported the most non-oil and gas (oil and gas) from China, Japan, and the United States (US) from January to July 2025. As is known, non-oil and gas imports during this period reached USD 118.13 billion, representing a 6.97% year-on-year (YoY) increase from USD 110.44 billion in the same…
July 2025 Trade Surplus Supports Economic Resilience
Bank Indonesia (BI) views the trade balance surplus in July 2025 as a USD 4.17 billion surplus, indicating a positive outlook for further bolstering the external resilience of the Indonesian economy. According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), Indonesia's trade balance in July 2025 recorded a surplus of…
