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Vietnam, Indonesia Agree to Sign Rice Trade Deal as Shipments Plunge
The Vietnamese government announced its plan to sign a long-term rice trade agreement with Indonesia, following a drastic 97% drop in rice exports to the country in the first half of the year—only 19,000 metric tons were delivered. The agreement was discussed after a bilateral meeting between Vietnamese Prime Minister…
Indonesia Strengthens Trade Cooperation with Africa Through Training Programs and Bilateral Agreements
Indonesia, through the Ministry of Trade, is intensifying trade ties with African nations via the South-South and Triangular Cooperation Training on Trade and Investment Promotion. This program, led by the PPEJP under the Ministry of Trade in collaboration with ministries like Foreign Affairs and BKOM, involves training and market knowledge-sharing…
Encouraging MSMEs to Go Global, Lampung sends first green coffee export to Oman
Lampung Province carried out the first export of robusta coffee green beans to Oman by shipping through Panjang Port, Monday (8/7/2025). This initial export involved around 36 tons of green coffee beans worth USD 79,905, part of a long-term contract estimated at USD 2.4 million. This initiative is the result…
North Maluku Exports Reach USD 5.86 Billion, Iron and Steel are the Main Supports
North Maluku Province recorded an impressive export performance from January to May 2025 with a value of USD 5.86 billion or around Rp 95.18 trillion. This surge was dominated by iron and steel exports which accounted for more than 95% of total exports, placing the sector as the main motor…
