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State-Owned Industrial Zones Evolve into Key Economic Pillars, Absorbing 300,000 Workers
Data from the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) reveals that Indonesia’s state-managed industrial zones have become central drivers of regional economic growth and industrial modernization. Currently, these specialized zones encompass approximately 179 strategic industrial centers spread across the archipelago, serving as dedicated hubs for manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain integration.…
President Prabowo Inaugurates 1,151 Kilometers of Regional Roads, Framing Infrastructure as the Foundation for Food and Energy Security
President Prabowo Subianto officially inaugurated 1,151 kilometers of regional roads built under the Regional Roads Presidential Instruction (IJD) framework during a working visit to Sampang, East Java. The massive infrastructure project spans across 37 provinces, aiming to systematically upgrade connectivity, lower national logistics costs, and bridge gaps in isolated communities.…
Indonesian Indigenous Bean Tempeh Emerges as a New Pillar for National Food Security
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has highlighted the strategic potential of utilizing indigenous, locally grown Indonesian beans (kacang nusantara) as alternative raw materials for tempeh production. This research-driven food security initiative aims to systematically reduce Indonesia's heavy structural reliance on imported soybeans by leveraging the nation's diverse native…
Asian Nations Explore Indonesian Urea Fertilizer Imports Amid Global Food Supply Fluctuations
PT Pupuk Indonesia reported that several Asian countries are actively exploring opportunities to import urea fertilizer from Indonesia to secure their domestic agricultural sectors. This demand arises amid significant disruptions in the global food supply chain, prompting nations like India and Bangladesh to engage in strategic discussions. Following a successful…
