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Customs and Excise Helps MSMEs Go International Through Export Assistance
The Directorate General of Customs and Excise is strengthening its support for export-oriented MSMEs through comprehensive assistance programs, both online and offline. For example, the Cikarang Customs and Excise Office conducted in-person visits to Bekasi Regency to establish communication and provide education to business owners, including Baragakai, a woodcraft MSME…
East Kalimantan's Exports on the Edge of Global Energy: Challenges and Promises of Downstreaming
East Kalimantan's (Kaltim) economy relies heavily on commodity exports, such as coal and palm oil, which contribute more than 40% to the local Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP). Although this sector remains a mainstay of regional economic growth, global protectionist pressures, such as the imposition of high tariffs by the…
Closer to the Global Market: 36 New International Airports Open Fish Export Opportunities to Maluku & Papua
The Directorate General of Strengthening the Competitiveness of Marine and Fishery Products (PDSPKP) at the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) noted that Indonesian fish exports via air transport increased significantly—from 38,000 tons in 2023 to 46,300 tons in 2024, a 21.72% increase in volume. Currently, 52 airlines operate…
Kurau Fish from Tarakan: Premium, Exclusive, and Increasingly Sought After by the Global Market
Although Tarakan has long been known as a milkfish hub, Hairulliansyah, Head of Export Development at the Tarakan City Department of Fisheries and Marine Affairs and Fisheries, explained that kurau fish is actually a commodity with a higher export value. Its soft flesh texture, unique flavor, and premium quality make…
