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Indonesia’s Ministry of Creative Economy Moves to Empower Creative Industries via Creative Economy Master Plan (Rindekraf)
Indonesia’s Ministry of Creative Economy has begun drafting the 2026–2045 Creative Economy Master Plan (Rindekraf), a strategic framework designed to strengthen the nation’s creative economy through a people-centered approach. The initiative aims to position creative industries as a key driver of economic growth toward Indonesia Emas 2045. The drafting process…
Indonesia Becomes World’s No. 2 Plywood Exporter, Exports Expected to Grow
Indonesia has secured its position as the world’s second-largest plywood exporter, with export growth projected to remain positive through 2026, according to the Indonesia Eximbank (LPEI). The country’s plywood industry continues to demonstrate resilience and competitiveness in the global market, supported by strong demand from major destinations such as Japan,…
Indonesia to Require All Domestic and Imported Products to Be Halal-Certified by 2026
Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) has announced that all products circulating in the domestic market, including imported goods, must obtain halal certification starting October 2026. The policy marks a key milestone in the full implementation of Law No. 33/2014 on Halal Product Assurance and Government Regulation No. 42/2024, which…
Jakarta Exports Increased by 34,99% to USD 11.26 Billion until August 2025
Jakarta has posted a remarkable performance in trade for the first eight months of 2025, with export value surging by 34.99% from the same period in 2024 to USD 11.26 billion. The growth was largely driven by non-oil & gas exports, which rose by 35.18%, contributing an additional USD 2.92…
