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Young Entrepreneurs Help Boost Central Kalimantan's Economic Growth
According to Wawan Setiawan, Chairman of the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI) in Kotawaringin Timur (Kotim), there are currently 60 young entrepreneurs registered as members of HIPMI in the region. However, the number of young people venturing into entrepreneurship continues to grow each year. To support this momentum, HIPMI Kotim…
Government Prepares Incentives for Industries Supporting Decarbonization
The government is set to provide incentives for industries that contribute to carbon emission reduction (decarbonization) as outlined in the Draft Bill on New and Renewable Energy (RUU EBET). This policy aims to accelerate the achievement of Indonesia’s Net Zero Emissions (NZE) target. According to Eniya Listiani, Director General of…
Consumer Optimism Remains High, Spending and Economic Expectations Strengthen
According to Bank Indonesia's Consumer Survey, the Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) stood at 127.2 in January 2025, slightly lower than December 2024’s 127.7. However, the Consumer Expectations Index (CEI) increased from 139.5 to 140.8, indicating growing optimism about economic conditions in the next six months, particularly regarding income and business…
Ministry of Trade Records MSME Export Potential of IDR 85.48 Billion, Singapore and South Korea Lead Demand
Fajarini Puntodewi, Director General of National Export Development at the Ministry of Trade (Kemendag), announced that Kemendag recorded an export potential of USD 5.22 million (IDR 85.48 billion) in January 2025 from a business matching event involving MSMEs. The majority of demand came from South Korea and Singapore for products…
