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Government Targets 14.2% Investment Increase to IDR 2,175 Trillion in 2026
The government, through the Ministry of Investment/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), has set a national investment target of IDR 2,175.26 trillion in 2026. This figure represents a 14.2% increase compared to the 2025 target of IDR 1,905.6 trillion. Investment Minister and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Danantara, Rosan Roeslani, stated that…
Batam Exports First Coconut Milk & Coconut Water to China Worth IDR 1.8 Billion
Batam's Batu Ampar Port has now emerged as a strategic export gateway for processed coconut products from the Riau Islands. In the inaugural shipment, witnessed by the Head of Quarantine for the Riau Islands, Herwintarti, 54 tons of coconut milk and 27 tons of coconut water were exported to China,…
Surabaya-based Plastic Household Appliances Export to Guyana, First Time Penetrating Non-Traditional Markets
The Ministry of Trade officially launched the first export of plastic household appliances, produced by PT Benteng Mas Persada (BMP), to Guyana, valued at USD 23,000 (approximately IDR 374 million), from Surabaya on August 15, 2025. This initial export included 4,432 types of products, ranging from plates, bowls, glasses, buckets,…
Indonesian Pearl Exports to Switzerland Reach USD 2.15 Billion: Signalling Huge Potential Behind Global Trends
Indonesia has successfully established pearls, turmeric, and cultured pearls as leading commodities in Switzerland, reaching an export value of up to USD 2.15 billion in 2023. This figure makes jewellery and gem products a major contributor to Indonesia's exports to the Western European market, surpassing other sectors such as precision…
