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Indonesia Advances Towards Mandating B50 Biodiesel
Indonesia has completed laboratory testing for a biodiesel blend containing 50% palm oil–based biofuel (B50), marking a key milestone as the country seeks to elevate its current B40 standard. The lab tests, concluded in August, involved running diesel engines on B50 fuel; officials now plan to progress to road trials…
Indonesia Towards Food Self-Sufficiency, Rice Production Increases Significantly
The Indonesian government continues to prioritize food self-sufficiency, particularly in rice production, as part of its national development agenda. According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), national rice production from January to November 2025 reached 33.19 million tons, marking a 12.62% increase compared to 29.47 million tons in…
Bank Jatim Supports Moorlife Exports to The Philippines and Romania Worth IDR 6.7 Billion
Bank Jatim has shown strong support for the export activities of Moorlife, a well-known Indonesian household plasticware brand, with a shipment valued at approximately IDR 6.7 billion (USD 411,000). Meanwhile, the Minister of Trade highlighted Moorlife's Philippines and Romania, marking another milestone in Indonesia’s growing international trade performance. Moorlife is…
Indonesian Batik is Increasingly Coveted by the World, Exports Increase 76% in Early 2025
Indonesia’s batik industry continues to gain global recognition, as shown by a remarkable 76% increase in exports at the beginning of 2025. According to Detik Finance, the export value of batik and batik-related products reached USD 7.63 million in the first quarter of the year. This surge highlights how batik…
