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Indonesia's Tourist Visitation Target Increased to 8.5 Million in 2023
On Tuesday, April 11, the Tourism and Creative Economy Minister of Indonesia, Sandiaga Uno, announced that the government has increased its international tourist visitation goal for 2023 from 7.4 million to 8.5 million visitors. This adjustment was made due to a recently observed "strong momentum" in the country's tourism industry.…
Wheat Flour Consumption Increases 130 Tons During Ramadhan
During Ramadhan and the approaching Lebaran holiday season, the consumption of wheat flour significantly increases due to the high demand for flour as the basic ingredient in traditional snacks and pastries. The Assistant Manager of Sub-Regional Kaltimtara PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk Divisi Bogasari Flour Mills, Ahada Almayuda, stated that…
Exports of North Sulawesi Fishery Commodities Increase
The Fish Quarantine Station, Quality Control, and Fisheries Product Security (SKIPM) in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi Province, noted that the export of fishery commodities has been increasing each year. According to SKIPM Kendari's export data from 2021 and 2022, the export of fishery commodities amounted to 690.32 tons and 949.06 tons,…
Indonesia Aims to Become Halal Industry Hub Through One Million Halal Certifications for SMEs
Indonesia's Minister of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Teten Masduki, targets Indonesia to be the center of the halal industry by 2024 and a global fashion hub. "This potential must be optimized, not only as the main target market, but also as the world's halal producer center," said…
