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Sport Tourism Poised to Generate 30 Million Jobs in Indonesia
Sport tourism, defined as travel based around sporting events and activities, is emerging as a powerful new economic driver with enormous potential for Indonesia. According to Maya Watono, Head of InJourney, the full development of this sector could lead to the creation of up to 30 million jobs nationwide. This…
Strengthening Competitiveness as Key to Global Expansion: Klaten-Made Guitars Ready for International Markets
Indonesia’s Minister of Trade, Budi Santoso, emphasized the country’s strong potential in the global musical instrument market, particularly due to its expertise in crafting high-quality wood-based instruments. He highlighted that enhancing competitiveness through improved product quality and design support—such as online coaching programs for MSMEs—remains essential for elevating local musical…
Indonesia’s Halal Exports Gain Momentum with Japanese Market Outreach at JFEX 2025
The Kementerian Perindustrian (Ministry of Industry) of Indonesia, in collaboration with the Indonesian Embassy in Japan, facilitated a business-meeting titled “Strengthening Halal Industry Ecosystem and Supply Chain Collaboration” in Chiba on 4 December 2025. The meeting, held during JFEX Winter 2025, aimed to expand access for Indonesian halal products into…
Indonesia’s Sports Equipment Exports Reach IDR 3.9 Trillion by September 2025
Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry reported a strong rise in sports equipment exports, reaching USD 222.3 million (IDR 3.9 trillion) as of September 2025—an 11% increase from USD 198.7 million in September 2024. Deputy Minister of Industry Faisol Riza noted that this performance reflects continued global demand growth for Indonesian-made sports…
