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Jokowi orders recalculation of avtur price
Jakarta, (ANTARA News) - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has ordered recalculation of the price of aviation turbine fuel (avtur) to make it more efficient. "We have just discussed this at the meeting. I have ordered to recalculate this. Which part should be more efficient, we will soon take decision on…
Government to subsidize rubber growers: governor
Palembang, S Sumatra, (ANTARA News) - The Indonesian government plans to subsidize rubber growers in March 2019 to improve the quality and price of the key commodity, South Sumatra Governor Herman Deru stated. The subsidy will come in the form of production facilities and cash assistance, he revealed here on…
Halal certification to raise US$1.6 billion in revenue, says official
The government expects to raise Rp 22.5 trillion (US$1.6 billion) in revenue from the halal certification law, which becomes effective this year, an official has said. Law No. 30/2014 requires producers to obtain halal certification beginning Oct. 17, 2019 for a variety of products, particularly food and beverages and medicines.…
Digital trade to be biggest support for Indonesian economy by 2030
Indonesia’s digital trade is expected to be the biggest support for the country’s economy by 2030, by helping commodities and manufacturing goods as well as services gain greater online market access. The research was jointly conducted by AlphaBeta, the Hinrich Foundation and the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS),…
