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North Sumatra’s Exports Reach USD 1 Billion in February 2025
North Sumatra (Sumut) recorded a strong export performance in February 2025, reaching USD 1.002 billion—a 9.03% increase compared to January. On a year-on-year basis, exports surged 34.23% from February 2024, according to Misfarudin, Chief Statistician at the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of North Sumatra. The province’s top export contributor was…
ARC USK Banda Aceh Exports One Ton of Patchouli Oil to France
The Atsiri Research Center (ARC) at Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK) Banda Aceh, through its business arm PT U Green Aromatics International, has successfully exported one ton of Aceh patchouli oil to France. This marks their 30th shipment to the country since 2018, with a total export value of IDR 1.5…
Saudi Industry Minister to Visit Indonesia, Explore Stronger Bilateral Ties
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Al-Khorayef, is set to visit Indonesia to explore opportunities for strengthening cooperation in the mining and industrial sectors. During the official trip, Al-Khorayef will meet with several top Indonesian government officials, including the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources and the…
KKP Accelerates Sabang SKPT Development to Boost Fishermen's Economy
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) is expediting the construction of the Integrated Marine and Fisheries Center (SKPT) in Sabang, Aceh, to support local fishing activities and stimulate the regional economy. As of now, the project has reached 78% completion. Ridwan Mulyana, Secretary of the Directorate General of…
