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BI Reveals Non-US Dollar Transactions between Indonesia, China and Japan Hit USD 12 Billion
Indonesia’s central bank, Bank Indonesia (BI), announced that transactions using local currencies rather than the US dollar between Indonesia, China and Japan have surged significantly. According to Governor Perry Warjiyo, arrangements under the Local Currency Transaction (LCT) programme accounted for about USD 7 billion with China and USD 5 billion…
Indonesia Implements Cesium-137 Free Certification for Shrimp Exports to the US
Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has launched the first export of shrimp certified free from Cesium-137 (Cs-137) to the United States. The shipment, departing from Tanjung Priok Container Terminal on October 31, 2025, meets FDA requirements under Import Alert #99-52, ensuring product safety and international market acceptance.…
Indonesia Pursues 7 GW Wind Power Capacity, Energy Ministry Encourages Private Investment
The Kementerian Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral (ESDM) is advancing its plans to develop approximately 7 GW of wind-power (onshore and offshore) capacity by 2034, as outlined in the Rencana Usaha Penyediaan Tenaga Listrik 2025‑2034 (RUPTL) framework. With wind still representing a small portion of Indonesia’s renewable energy mix, this…
Pacitan’s Organic Palm Sugar Strengthens Indonesia’s Agro-Export Presence in Malaysia
Indonesia’s agro-based industry continues to expand its international reach as organic palm sugar from Pacitan, East Java, enters the Malaysian market with a 5-ton shipment. The export initiative demonstrates the growing global demand for natural sweeteners while providing meaningful benefits to rural communities—enhancing local farmers’ income and creating new employment…
