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Indonesia's Export-Import Performance Press Conference for August 2024
The Ministry of Trade held a press conference on Indonesia's export-import performance for August 2024 at the Ministry of Trade Office, Jakarta, on Monday (23 Sep). The Special Staff of the Minister of Trade for International Trade Agreements, Bara Krishna Hasibuan, and the Head of the Trade Policy Agency, Fajarini…
Simalungun Regent Radiapoh Hasiholan Sinaga Dispatches First Export of Fresh Ginger from Simalungun to Dubai
Simalungun Regent Radiapoh Hasiholan Sinaga SH MH officially launched the first export of fresh ginger from Simalungun to Dubai on Monday (23/09/2024) at the Sirpang Dalig Raya Ginger Warehouse, Pematang Raya District, Simalungun Regency. Ginger entrepreneur Darwis Purba expressed gratitude to the Regent for his presence and hoped that this…
Customs and Excise Revenues Up 6.8% to Rp 183.2 Trillion by August, Driven by Copper Exports
As of August 31, 2024, the government collected Rp 183.2 trillion ($12 billion) in customs and excise revenues, achieving 57.1% of the target set in the 2024 State Budget, and marking a 6.8% increase from last year. Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Djiwandono reported that import duties reached Rp 33.9 trillion,…
Footwear industry can boost Indonesia's economy, says official
Indonesia's footwear industry has the potential to significantly boost the nation's economy, according to Riefky Yuswandi, Secretary of the Directorate General of Small and Medium Industries at the Ministry of Industry. As of the second quarter of 2024, the industry grew by 3.92% compared to the same period last year.…
