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Nickel to Steel — Key Contributors to Trade Balance Surplus
The Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) reported that commodities such as animal/vegetable fats and oils, mineral fuels, steel and iron, nickel products, and footwear have been the main drivers of Indonesia’s trade surplus from January to October 2025. Specifically, fats and oils contributed about USD 28.12 billion, mineral fuels USD 22.59…
Indonesia Manufacturing PMI Hits Highest Record Since February
Indonesia’s manufacturing sector strengthened in November 2025, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 53.3, its highest level since February 2025. According to S&P Global Ratings, the improvement from October’s 51.2 was driven by renewed growth in output and the fastest increase in new orders since August 2023. Economist…
Khofifah Flags Off Six Export Trucks from East Java’s Desa Devisa IKM Worth USD 351.6 Thousand
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa officially released six export trucks carrying products from the province’s Desa Devisa–based small and medium industries (IKM), with a total value of USD 351.6 thousand (equivalent to IDR 5.8 billion). The release, part of the 2025 East Java Export Festival held at PT Terminal…
Indonesia Launches MaiA, a New AI Platform to Transform Tourist Experiences
Indonesia has introduced the Meticulous Artificial Intelligence of Indonesia (MaiA), a new AI-driven platform designed to enhance and simplify the travel experience for both domestic and international visitors. Launched by Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana during the “Transforming Travel Beyond Ordinary Through Intelligence” event in Jakarta, MaiA represents a key…
