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Indonesian Government Encourages Coconut Processing Diversification
The Indonesian government is actively promoting the diversification of coconut-derived products, particularly at the micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) and industrial levels. This initiative is in line with the national strategy outlined in Presidential Regulation No. 18 of 2020, which focuses on downstreaming key agricultural commodities and aims to…
Ministry of Industry Aims to Transform Batik into an Environmentally Friendly Industry
Reni Yanita, the Director-General of Small and Medium Industries and Various Industries at the Ministry of Industry, aims to make Indonesia's batik industry environmentally friendly by adopting technology improvements and utilizing natural dyes. She envisions branding batik as an eco-conscious industry, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices. Reni also highlights…
Deputy Minister of Health: Medical Device Industry Has the Opportunity to Attract Foreign Investors
Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Health, Dante Saksono Harbuwono, highlighted the transformative impact of the pandemic on the country's healthcare system. He emphasized the need for an integrated and sustainable ecosystem, not only for contact tracing but also for developing pharmaceutical raw materials, vaccines, biological products, and healthcare devices. Indonesia has…
Minister of Trade Supports Indonesia's Drug Raw Material Independence
Indonesia's Minister of Trade, Zulkifli Hasan, has voiced strong support for the country's pursuit of self-sufficiency in pharmaceutical and bio-pharmaceutical raw materials. This initiative aims to enhance Indonesia's healthcare industry's resilience and reduce its reliance on imports from other nations. Minister Hasan highlighted his endorsement during a visit by the…