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Agricultural Sector Grows by 10.45%, Strengthening Food Security and the National Economy
Indonesia’s economic growth in Q1-2025 reached 4.87% year-on-year—slightly below the 5% target—but delivered a surprising positive development through the agricultural sector, which grew by 10.45%. The Ministry of Finance highlighted this surge as historic, crediting it to regulatory reforms led by President Prabowo Subianto, who streamlined 145 agricultural policies into…
Sustainable Rice Production, East Java and Europe Establish Cooperation
Sustainable rice production that is environmentally responsible is one of the key approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector. In pursuit of this goal, the European Union Delegation to Indonesia held a meeting with the East Java Government to discuss potential collaboration in promoting sustainable rice production.…
Southeast Sulawesi’s Fisheries Break into Global Market
Southeast Sulawesi (Sultra) has made a significant leap in global trade with the successful export of 98 tons of marine and fishery products to the United States, Thailand, and several other countries. Valued at over IDR 28 billion, the shipment—dispatched from Kendari Container Terminal—includes 42 tons of frozen octopus, 10…
Indonesian Furniture and Handicraft Exports Grow 2.18% in Q1 2025
Indonesia’s furniture and handicraft exports have shown a promising uptick in early 2025. According to the Indonesian Furniture and Craft Industry Association (HIMKI), export value in Q1 2025 reached USD 698.64 million—an increase of 2.18% compared to the same period last year. The furniture sector led this growth with a…
