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ASEAN Economic Ministers Strengthen Cooperation with EFTA and the UK
The ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) have strengthened cooperation with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and the United Kingdom. Djatmiko Bris Witjaksono, the Director General of International Trade Negotiations at the Indonesian Ministry of Trade, represented Indonesia's Minister of Trade in leading the Indonesian delegation during the ASEAN Economic Ministers'…
Rises of North Sulawesi : A Portrait of a Continuously Developing and Competitive Economy
As the plane descended, passengers prepared to land at Sam Ratulangi Airport in Manado, revealing the breathtaking scenery of North Sulawesi. The lush green mountains, tropical forests, winding rivers, and fertile farmlands painted a picture of natural beauty. Coconut plantations, clove, and nutmeg fields, and small houses surrounded by tropical…
Central Java's Non-Oil and Gas Import Share Dominated by China
In August 2024, China was the largest importer of non-oil and gas goods for Central Java. Endang Tri Wahyuningsih, Head of the Central Java Statistics Agency (BPS), reported online on Tuesday (September 17, 2024) that non-oil and gas imports from China amounted to USD 354.21 million, accounting for 53.25% of…
Indonesia Fights Against U.S. Antidumping Tariffs on Frozen Shrimp Exports
The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Trade, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, and the Indonesian Embassy in Washington DC, held meetings with US authorities, relevant associations, Indonesian frozen shrimp importers, and legal institutions in Washington D.C. from August 19-22, 2024. These meetings aimed to safeguard Indonesian frozen…
