Business News
The Minister of Industry Reported Manufacturing Industry Performance to the House of Representatives, with Investment Reaching IDR 366 Trillion
On 3 September 2025, during a working meeting with Commission VII of the Indonesian House of Representatives at the Parliament Complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta, Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita reported on the performance of the non-oil and gas processing industry (IPNM) or manufacturing to Commission VII of the…
The July 2025 Trade Balance Surplus Remains High, Contributing to Cumulative Surplus
On 3 September 2025, Minister of Trade Budi Santoso announced that Indonesia's trade balance for January-July 2025 showed a cumulative surplus of USD 23.65 billion. This value increased significantly compared to the same period in 2024, which was USD 16.25 billion. The Minister attributed the increase to a surge in…
Galang Batang Special Economic Zone Establishes Bintan as a New Centre of Economic Growth
On 27 August 2025, on Kompas TV's Bincang Kita programme, Galang Batang Special Economic Zone Manager George Santos stated that all industrial activities in the Galang Batang Special Economic Zone (KEK) play a strategic role in economic growth in Bintan Regency and Riau Islands Province. Since its inauguration on 8…
CNBM and ASEAN Synergy: Towards a Green Economy and a Sustainable Future
On 29 August 2025, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and China, China National Building Material Group (CNBM) successfully held a Promotion Conference and Innovation Exhibition in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event was organised by Sinoma and PT Sinoma Development Indonesia, and invited representatives from government agencies,…
