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The Government Strengthens the Retail Industry as a Driver of the National Economy
The government continues to strengthen the retail industry as a key driver of national economic growth. With progressive policies, the sector is expanding and making a significant contribution to the economy. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, emphasized that optimism in the retail sector is crucial for Indonesia’s economic…
Sampoerna Promotes Sustainable Investment, Innovation and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (UMKM) Development
PT HM Sampoerna Tbk (Sampoerna) recently held the Big Idea Forum, themed Heroes of the Nation's Economy: The Power of MSMEs to Drive 8% Economic Growth. Attended by 1,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (UMKM) assisted by Sampoerna, the event emphasised the pivotal role of the UMKM sector in propelling…
Indonesian Ministry of Maritime Affairs-Fisheries and Sudan are Exploring Potential Cooperation Opportunities on Quality Assurance and Fisheries Export
Ishartini, Head of the Marine and Fisheries Products Quality Control and Monitoring Agency (KKP Quality Agency), recently met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to Indonesia, Yassir Mohamed Ali. The meeting explored potential cooperation opportunities in quality assurance and the export of Indonesian inland fishery products, including catfish,…
In February, Exports Increased Significantly, Driven by CPO
In February 2025, the export performance figure increased significantly by 14.05% year-on-year (y-o-y) reaching a total export value of USD 21.98 billion or IDR 360 trillion, driven by an increase in crude palm oil export volume by 89.54% y-o-y. Compared to January 2025, the export performance figure increased by 2.58%.…
