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Indonesia Expands Social Forestry to 8.3 Million Hectares, Encouraging a Green Economy
The Indonesian government continues to expand the scope of its Social Forestry program as part of its sustainable national development strategy. Deputy Minister of Forestry Sulaiman Umar Shiddiq announced that the social forestry area has now reached 8.3 million hectares, encompassing more than 11,000 decrees (SK) and serving more than…
CBU Car Imports to Reach 15,000 Units by July 2025, with BYD the Largest Contributor
Data from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (Gaikindo) shows that the number of Completely Built-Up (CBU) car imports in July 2025 reached 15,092 units, a 42 percent increase from the previous month's 10,606 units. Furthermore, when compared year-on-year with July 2024, the figure rose 45% from 10,358 units. Similarly,…
To Boost the Economy and Investment, Ahmad Luthfi Encourages Accelerated Port Development in Central Java
Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi continues to push for the accelerated development of Tanjung Emas Port in Semarang and Batang Multipurpose Port. This is to boost investment and the economy in the province. "Central Java must have the driving force to improve the economy," Luthfi said during an audience with…
Exports of Converse Shoes from Batang to the United States Demonstrate the Resilience of Indonesia's Footwear Industry Ecosystem
On 21 August 2025, Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita inaugurated the export of shoes from PT Yih Quan, with a value of USD 100,000 to the United States and USD 60,000 to Australia, at the Integrated Industrial Zone in Batang, Central Java. This export was carried out by Nike Inc.…
