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Ministry of Trade Records Indonesia's Import Value Reaches USD 18.92 Billion in March 2025
The Ministry of Trade (Kemendag) recorded Indonesia’s imports reaching USD 18.92 billion in March 2025, marking a 0.38% increase compared to February 2025 (MoM) and a 5.34% rise compared to March 2024 (YoY). The March increase was driven by a 9.07% rise in oil and gas imports, while non-oil and…
Aceh Has the Potential to Become a Hub for Halal Agricultural Industry
Aceh possesses immense potential in agriculture and fisheries that remains largely untapped, presenting a significant opportunity to attract both domestic and international investors. Dr. Surna Lastri, a lecturer at the University of Muhammadiyah Aceh, highlighted that the halal agricultural sector is particularly promising. Organic, herbal, and halal-certified processed products could…
Medical Equipment Exports in 2024 Surpass USD 273 Million, Classified as High Demand
The Ministry of Industry has identified the medical equipment sector as a priority area for development under the Making Indonesia 4.0 roadmap, recognizing its strong potential to drive national economic growth. According to Setia Diarta, Director General of ILMATE, medical devices are in the high-demand category, making it essential to…
North Sulawesi Entrepreneurs Able to Meet Export Commodity Quality Standards
North Sulawesi’s Deputy Governor, Victor Mailangkay, stated that local entrepreneurs are now capable of meeting export quality standards for commodities shipped abroad. Certified by Indonesia's Agricultural Quarantine Agency, North Sulawesi’s agricultural and fisheries products have officially met destination country requirements. Victor emphasized that recent exports of key commodities are now…
