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Packaging Industry Forecasts to Reach IDR 105 Trillion, Demonstrating Resilience in Challenging Economic Turmoil
The government is relying on the packaging industry, which is considered resistant to global economic turmoil and uncertainty. In 2025, global economic growth is forecast to be limited to just 3%, influenced by increased economic activity through front-loading and the reduction of effective import tariffs by the United States. Notably,…
The Ministry of Trade Officially Launches Export Centres in Balikpapan and Batam to Enable Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises to Enter Global Markets
On 1 August 2025, the Ministry of Trade officially opened new Export Centres in Balikpapan and Batam. These centres form part of a strategy to strengthen the national export ecosystem, with a particular focus on micro, small, and medium enterprises (Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah/UMKM). The Export Center plays a…
Southeast Sulawesi Exports Grow by 4.22%: A Positive Sign Amid Global Dynamics
Southeast Sulawesi recorded a 4.22% increase in export value in June 2025 compared to the previous month, reaching USD 270.43 million. The mining sector remains dominant, with significant contributions from ferronickel and metal ore commodities. Meanwhile, the non-oil and gas sector saw a 5.43% increase, indicating that export diversification is…
Food and Beverage, Furniture, and Textile Industries Remain Central Java's Mainstay Exports
Central Java Province continues to demonstrate its competitiveness in the export sector through its three leading commodities: food and beverages, furniture, and textiles and textile products (TPT). Head of the Central Java Industry and Trade Department, Nur Kholis, stated that the contribution of these three sectors remains significant to the…
