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East Kalimantan – North Kalimantan Export Synergy: 33 Countries Await Local Products Through Balikpapan
East Kalimantan Province (Kaltim) is collaborating with North Kalimantan (Kaltara) to strengthen its export network for superior commodities to 33 countries through the Balikpapan Export Center, which was recently inaugurated by the Minister of Trade. This innovation not only provides strategic access for local MSMEs but also strengthens the green…
BI's Business Matching Drives MSME Exports to Reach IDR 168.3 Billion at the 2025 Indonesian Creative Works (KKI)
At the 2025 Indonesian Creative Works (KKI), held from August 7–10, Bank Indonesia recorded a total of IDR 168.3 billion in export business matching transactions by MSMEs. This activity brought together BI-assisted MSMEs with 26 buyers and export aggregators from 17 countries, reflecting the growing export potential for Indonesian small…
African Importers Visit Blitar, Initiating Economic and Cultural Cooperation Led by W2POINT
The spirit of the 1995 Asia-Africa Conference was revived in Blitar Regency on August 8, 2025, with a meaningful event welcoming Mr. Eze Emmanuel Chidiebere, an African importer. This visit was initiated by Mr. Nwaba Eugene Chinweokwu from W2POINT in collaboration with international organizations like UNESCO and UNICEF, with support…
Indonesian Doubles Lithium Imports to Boost EV Battery Production
Indonesia is rapidly increasing its lithium imports, primarily from Australia, to strengthen its electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain and become a global EV manufacturing hub. Previously importing lithium from Africa, Indonesia now prefers Australia due to lower shipping costs. The government has tasked state-owned mining company MIND ID to…
