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Strengthening Synergy and Collaboration in Simplifying Export-Import Services Through the Indonesia National Single Window
On 2 July 2025, the Ministry of Coordinating Economic Affairs held a Coordinating Meeting of the Indonesia National Single Window (INSW) Steering Committee. This meeting was in line with the mandate of Presidential Regulation No. 44 of 2018 on the Indonesia National Single Window (INSW). The objective of the meeting…
Centralisation Hinders Green Economy and Regional Autonomy
Amidst the narrative of sustainable development and green economy, policy centralisation is undermining the role of regions. The central government is considered too dominant in taking over regional authority, especially related to environmental and natural resource governance. As a result, many green economy initiatives from the regions are hampered because…
Regulatory Reforms to Spur Growth in National Agriculture Sector
In the first quarter of 2025, the agriculture sector posted a remarkable growth of 10.45%, a record high in Indonesia's history. The government simplified 145 regulations related to fertiliser distribution into one Presidential Regulation (Perpres), a move that accelerated the distribution flow and made rice production increase by more than…
IHSG Opens Weak, Market Wary of Global Sentiment and Health Sector Pressure
At the opening of trading on Monday, 7 July 2025, the Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) edged lower, driven by investor concerns over the US plan to impose an additional 10% duty on BRICS supporting countries. The JCI recorded a slight decline of 0.05% (4.48 points), breaking the level of 6,861.72;…