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Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia San Francisco Promotes Increased Export of Indonesian Cocoa and Chocolate to the US
The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) in San Francisco, on January 17, 2024, visited the Raphio Chocolate company in Fresno, California, as part of its economic diplomacy mission. Raphio Chocolate, an SME initiated by Indonesian diaspora couple Yohanes and Elisia, specializes in cocoa export and artisanal chocolate…
Tanjung Buton Industrial Zone in Siak Aims to Become a New Economic Hub
The Tanjung Buton Industrial Zone (KITB) in Siak Regency, Riau Province, holds immense potential to evolve into a new economic powerhouse, according to Siak Regency Head Alfedri. Positioned strategically near the Malacca Strait and facing Malaysia and Singapore, KITB boasts a sizable, internationally recognized dock and enjoys maritime routes such…
Breaking Global Markets, Handicrafts from Teak Wood to Bamboo Garner IDR 32.77 Billion Revenue
Indonesian SME exporter, PT HABE, has successfully penetrated the global market, earning a place in a prestigious international exhibition hosted by The Korean Importer Association (KOIMA). Established in November 2013, initially as a Foreign Direct Investment (PMA) company, HABE, founded by Hendra Budiman and two Dutch partners residing in Klaten,…
Swiftlet Nest Export Value Reaches IDR 9.2 Trillion: Collaboration Needed for Optimal Forex Utilization
Based on data from the Indonesian Bird's Nest Entrepreneurs Association (PPSBI), Indonesia's global export of swiftlet nests reached 1,502,290 tons in 2022, with a total export value of USD 590.60 million, equivalent to IDR 9.2 trillion (USD 1 = IDR 15,612.55). Dr. Boedi Mranata, Chairman of PPSBI, notes that the…
