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Indonesia’s Economy Expected to Grow 5.4% in 2026
Indonesia’s economy is projected to remain resilient despite global economic headwinds, according to Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa. Speaking at the first Financial System Stability Committee (KSSK) press conference of 2026 on 27 January, he highlighted that Indonesia continues to show solid economic fundamentals while many countries face slowing growth.…
Indonesia Begins Construction of 1,500 Fishing Vessels to Strengthen Maritime Fleet
The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, has officially launched an ambitious project to build 1,582 fishing vessels in 2026. The project focuses on producing 30 Gross Ton (GT) capacity ships that will be distributed to various "Red and White" Fishermen's Villages across the Indonesian archipelago.…
West Java Focuses on Sustaining Cocoa Farmers' Income During the Pre-Harvest Period
The West Java Provincial Government, through its Plantation Office, has launched a strategic program to maintain the financial stability of cocoa farmers during the production waiting period. This initiative focuses on providing technical assistance and intercrop seeds that can generate additional income for farmers before their cocoa trees are ready…
Government Boosts MSME Exports to the 2026 Hajj Ecosystem Worth IDR 18 Trillion
The Indonesian government is aggressively targeting an economic potential of IDR 18 trillion from the needs of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. Through inter-ministerial synergy, the government is working to integrate various local MSME products into the Hajj service ecosystem, ranging from food supplies to pilgrim equipment. This…
