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Local Medical Devices Ready to Go Global: High Innovation, Increasing Independence
The domestic medical device industry is showing strong momentum, with local producers' growing confidence in competing with imported products. The Chairman of GAKESLAB Indonesia, Rd. Kartono Dwidjosewojo, stated that locally produced innovation and quality specifications are now able to match global standards, a tangible result of producers' hard work and…
Indonesia Finalises First CEPA with North America
Indonesia has completed its first comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) with a North American country—Canada. The Indonesia-Canada CEPA (ICA-CEPA), finalized in just two years, is expected to significantly expand market access for Indonesian exports in the North American region. The agreement is set to be officially signed around September or…
NTT’s Economy Grows 5.44%, Boosted by Agriculture and Export Performance
Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) recorded a solid economic growth of 5.44% year-on-year in Q2 2025, an improvement from the previous quarter’s 4.55%. The growth was driven by a strong performance in agriculture, forestry, and livestock—growing 7.08%—due to increased food crop and livestock production. This boost also elevated trade and exports,…
Central Java's Medical Device Industry Grows Positively, Encouraging Synergy with Universities and Exports Abroad
The medical device industry in Central Java continues to show promising growth, both in terms of production, innovation, and collaboration with universities. This was conveyed by Agus Mardiyanto SE, MM, Chair of GAKESLAB Central Java, in an interview with the media on the sidelines of the IndoHealth Care & GAKESLAB…
