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Indonesia Opens Carbon Market to Drive Green, Inclusive, and Resilient Growth
Indonesia has implemented a new presidential regulation on Carbon Economic Value, paving the way for a robust, high-integrity carbon trading ecosystem aligned with international standards. The Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia is coordinating with global partners to position Indonesia as a leading carbon market hub. The regulation…
Realisation of KUR Reaches IDR 217 Trillion, Government Pushes MSMEs to Become the Engine of National Economic Growth
As of October 2025, the Indonesian government has channelled approximately IDR 217.2 trillion in the Kredit Usaha Rakyat (KUR) scheme, amounting to about 77 percent of the annual target. This strong uptake demonstrates high demand for finance among productive and labour-intensive micro, small, and medium-enterprises (MSMEs). According to the Kementerian…
Indonesia Accelerates Coconut Downstreaming, Targets Export Value of IDR 2,400 Trillion
Indonesia is intensifying efforts to strengthen its coconut downstream industry, aiming to raise the national export value to IDR 2,400 trillion while enhancing farmers’ welfare and promoting sustainable rural growth. Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman emphasized that coconut remains one of Indonesia’s most valuable commodities, contributing IDR 24 trillion in…
Indonesian Shrimp Reapproved by U.S. Market, Exports Rise 16.3%
Indonesia’s shrimp exports have successfully reentered the U.S. market after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially recognized the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries’ (KKP) Quality Control Agency as a Certifying Entity (CE) for Cesium-137-free certification. This makes Indonesia the first country in the world granted such certification…
