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BKSAP DPR RI Encourages Strengthening of Indonesia-Italy Parliamentary Cooperation in Education, Culture, and Economy
Deputy Chairperson of the Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Agency (BKSAP) of the DPR RI, Bramantyo Suwondo, stated the strong commitment of the Indonesian parliament to strengthen cooperation with Italy, especially through parliamentary diplomacy. This commitment was conveyed by Bramantyo after receiving a courtesy call from the Italian Ambassador to Indonesia at the…
Jember Tobacco Becomes Global Market Prima Donna, Contributing Foreign Exchange Up to USD 31.9 Million
An East Java region in Indonesia with a tobacco cultivation history dating back to 1771 under the VOC and formal development beginning in 1859, has emerged as a global tobacco powerhouse. Its tobacco, particularly the “Besuki Na-Oogst” (BNO) variety, is celebrated for its distinctive flavor, making it highly prized by…
President Prabowo Releases First Export of 1,200 Tons of Corn to Malaysia, the Beginning of the Journey to the World's Food Barn
President Prabowo Subianto officially released the departure of the first export of 1,200 tons of corn from Bengkayang Regency, West Kalimantan, to Kuching, Malaysia, on Thursday (05/06/2025). In his remarks, President Prabowo expressed his appreciation for the first export. The Head of State said that the momentum of this export…
The Textile Industry Hopes for the Immediate Issuance of Protective Regulations for MSMEs in the Garment Sector
The Indonesian Textile Association (API) is urging the immediate issuance of a new Ministry of Trade Regulation (Permendag) governing import policies and procedures, particularly concerning the textile and textile product (TPT) industry, with a focus on ready-made garments. API Chairman Jemmy Kartiwa Sastratmaja warned that the prolonged revision process of…
