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Government Optimistic Economic Growth Will Reach 6% in 2026 Amid Positive Momentum
The Indonesian government has expressed strong optimism that national economic growth will hit the 6% mark by 2026. This positive outlook is supported by a series of strategic fiscal policies and a significant recovery in key industrial sectors. Building on the steady growth seen in previous periods, the administration is…
Indonesia Requires All Imported U.S. Products to Be Halal Certified
Indonesia’s government has reaffirmed that all imported products from the United States must obtain halal certification before they can be sold or circulated in the Indonesian market, ensuring compliance with the nation’s Halal Product Assurance Law. The Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) stressed that even with Mutual Recognition Agreements…
Ramadan Price Controls Slow Cattle Exports, But April Growth Expected
Early 2026 cattle exports from Australia to Indonesia have been softer as the Indonesian Government introduced temporary price caps on slaughter-weight cattle during Ramadan and Lebaran to keep beef affordable for consumers. While these controls reduced feedlot sale prices below the level local feedlots are willing to pay, making exports…
Indonesia Aluminium Market Shows Resilience and Policy-Led Growth
The Indonesian aluminium market has demonstrated strong operational stability through the 2026 Chinese New Year period, with smelting and refining activities continuing uninterrupted and indicating a mature downstream processing sector. Industry stakeholders are also strengthening cooperation with government officials to boost aluminium exports, particularly of value-added products like alumina and…
