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Indonesia Maintains 65-Month Trade Surplus as Exports Surge 8.96% in Q3 2025
Indonesia has extended its trade surplus streak to 65 months in a row, through the third quarter of 2025. According to Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS), exports of goods reached USD 74.39 billion, rising 8.96% year-on-year, while imports dropped 2.09% to USD 60.39 billion. The strong export performance signals improved competitiveness…
Indonesia Ranks Sixth Among Global Footwear Exporters with USD 5.16 Billion in Exports
Indonesia’s footwear exports surged to USD 5.16 billion between January and August 2025, up 11.89% from USD 4.61 billion in the same period of 2024, according to the Ministry of Industry. The leather, leather goods, and footwear sector grew 8.31% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, surpassing national economic…
34 Investors Commit IDR 5 Trillion Investment in Central Java
The Central Java Investment Business Forum (CJIBF) 2025, organized by the Central Java Provincial Government, successfully attracted 34 investors ready to invest a total of IDR 5 trillion in the province. Governor Ahmad Luthfi emphasized that the investors have already signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with local governments as part…
Indonesia’s Spice Trade Mission to the Netherlands Secures USD 14.6 Million in Potential Deals
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade successfully concluded its trade mission, “Where Spices Tell Stories,” in the Netherlands from October 29 to November 1, 2025, securing potential transactions worth USD 14.6 million (approximately IDR 239.4 billion). This achievement signals strong European interest in Indonesian spices and seasonings, reflecting optimism for the country’s…
