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Nine Nations Attend BI Kaltim Investment Forum to Drive Economic Growth
Nine countries attended the investment forum organized by Bank Indonesia (BI) East Kalimantan in Samarinda, aiming to bolster the economy and attract investment to the region. The event, titled “Kaltim: Paradise of The East” and “Mahakam Investment Forum (MIF) 2024,” ran from November 8-10, 2024, gathering ambassadors and representatives from…
Indonesia Targets Growth in Furniture Industry within Manufacturing Sector
The Indonesian Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) aims to boost the furniture sector's contribution to the national manufacturing industry. According to Kemenperin data, Indonesia's furniture industry recorded 0.5% year-on-year (yoy) growth in H1 2024, up from a decline of 2.04% (yoy) by the end of 2023. Masrokhan, Head of the Industrial…
With Significant Reserves, Indonesia Emerges as a Major Player in the Global Nickel and Bauxite Market
Indonesia is increasingly solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading suppliers of nickel and bauxite. According to reports from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the Geological Agency of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Indonesia currently ranks second in the world for nickel reserves…
In Support of Economic Growth, IKN Authority Organizes Creative Economy Training
The IKN Authority has organized training programs for 1,000 creative economy practitioners in East Kalimantan as part of efforts to enhance creativity and create job opportunities that can stimulate the local economy. The initiative aims to develop the creative economy sector in the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) and help promote…
