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Imports to West Java for Consumer Goods Soar by 20.86% During 2024
The value of West Java's imports during the January-December 2024 period was USD 13.07 billion or up 6.23% compared to the same period the previous year. The increase was driven by non-oil and gas imports which rose by 8.03%, while oil and gas imports fell by 3.14%. Head of the…
RI Will Be Flooded with Imported Beef-Buffalo Meat for Fasting & Eid Supplies
The National Food Agency (Bapanas) said that the plan to import 100 thousand tons of buffalo meat from India is still waiting for confirmation from the government. Deputy I for Food Availability and Stabilization of Bapanas, I Gusti Ketut Astawa stated that until now there has been no official assignment…
Highest in 5 Years, Foreign Tourists to Indonesia Reach 1.24 Million in 2024
The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) recorded that the number of foreign tourist visits in December 2024 reached 1.24 million visits. This number increased by 13.95% on a monthly basis (month-to-month/mtm) and increased annually (year-on-year/yoy). Acting Head of BPS, Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti, said that the number of foreign tourist visits in…
Domestic Demand and Exports Rise, Indonesia's Manufacturing PMI continues to Increase
The Ministry of Industry stated that in January 2025, Indonesia's manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) increased to 51.9, up 0.7 points monthly. This was the highest figure since June 2024, driven by increased production and new demand from domestic and export markets. The Ministry of Industry's Spokesperson, Febri Hendri Antoni…
