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Indonesian Jewelry Exports Soar to USD 4 Billion, Attracting Global Demand
The Ministry of Industry highlighted Indonesia’s growing success in the global jewelry market, with exports of jewelry and valuables reaching USD 4.05 billion during January–June 2025—up 23% from USD 3.29 billion in the same period the previous year. Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita stated that Indonesia's rich tradition in jewelry-making…
BPOM Clarifies to US FDA to Ensure Safety of Indonesian Exports
The Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety of Indonesian export commodities after traces of radioactive Cesium-137 (Cs-137) were reported in shrimp and clove shipments to the United States. BPOM Head Taruna Ikrar emphasized that the agency is providing scientific, transparent, and professional clarification…
Indonesia Enforces Euro 4 Standard for Mining Vehicles, Tightens Local Content Rules
Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita emphasized that all vehicles operating in Indonesia, including mining trucks, must comply with the Euro 4 emission standard. Speaking at the Investor Daily Roundtable in Jakarta, he stated that while on-road vehicles largely meet this requirement, many off-road mining vehicles, particularly haul trucks, still operate…
Indonesia to Regulate Crude Palm Oil Exports to Secure B50 Supply
The Indonesian government is reviewing a policy to regulate crude palm oil (CPO) exports in an effort to ensure domestic supply meets the demand for the B50 biodiesel program. This policy is being considered to support the long-term stability of the national biofuel mandate, which blends 50% palm-based fuel with…
