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Indonesia Targets Global Investment at Bali’s Ocean Impact Summit 2026
Indonesia is seeking to draw global investment into its maritime and fisheries sectors through the upcoming Ocean Impact Summit (OIS) 2026 — set for June 8–9 in Bali. The government’s multilateral cooperation team, led by Desri Yanti from the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, says the summit is backed…
Governor of Bali, NTB, and NTT Agree on Cooperation in 5 Strategic Sectors
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the governors of Bali, Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB), and Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) signed a regional cooperation agreement (Perjanjian Kerja Sama / PKS) at ITDC The Golo Mori in Labuan Bajo, Manggarai Barat, NTT. The agreement covers five strategic sectors aimed at strengthening regional development…
Baubau Port Marks Its First Role as a Direct Export Gateway
The Buton Islands achieved a significant milestone in regional economic development as Baubau’s Murhum Port officially became the starting point for direct seafood exports to China on 28 January 2026. For the first time, fisheries commodities—specifically jellyfish—were shipped straight from Southeast Sulawesi without passing through other regions. The inaugural export,…
Indonesia Encouraged to Boost Manufacturing Exports to the Middle East Through Trade Agreements
Indonesia is being encouraged to accelerate manufacturing exports to the Middle East by maximizing existing and ongoing trade agreements. Center of Reform on Economics (Core) Indonesia highlighted that manufactured products—particularly labor-intensive goods such as garments and Muslim fashion—offer strong competitive advantages in the region. With domestic competition intensifying, wider access…
