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Indonesia Targets Free Trade Agreement Deal with Gulf Countries by Year-End
Indonesia’s Trade Ministry is aiming to finalise a free trade agreement (FTA) with Gulf countries by the end of the year. If achieved, this deal is projected to boost Indonesia’s economic welfare by approximately USD 258.4 million and increase the country’s exports to the Gulf region. Meanwhile, the Ministry has…
Indonesia Imports Weapons Worth IDR 1.06 Trillion, UAE Becomes Largest Supplier
From January to July 2025, the Indonesia Statistics (Badan Pusat Statistik/BPS) recorded that Indonesia's total weapons imports reached 141,632 kilograms, with a value of USD 65.04 million, equivalent to approximately IDR 1.06 trillion (at an exchange rate of IDR 16,400 per USD). These imports included three types of weapons from…
Lampung’s Robusta Coffee Becomes a Pillar of 2025 Exports: Here’s the Government’s Approach
The Indonesian government is prioritising Robusta coffee from Lampung as a key export commodity in 2025 to stimulate national economic growth. Deputy Trade Minister Dyah Roro Esti emphasised leveraging Indonesia’s global trade network, including the Indonesian Trade Promotion Centres (ITPC) in 33 countries, to expand access for Lampung coffee in…
Airlangga Assures Government Will Launch Economic Stimulus in the Second Half of 2025
In early September 2025, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto confirmed that the Indonesian government plans to broaden its economic stimulus measures in the second half of the year. Existing programs—such as wage subsidies for workers—will be expanded to reach more beneficiaries.These expanded efforts build upon earlier initiatives, including…
