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AIS 2023 Summit: Indonesia Explores Trade Cooperation with West African Countries
Indonesia is exploring trade cooperation with the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas), an association of West African nations. Ecowas comprises 15 member countries, including Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Ivory Coast, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo. Foreign Minister Retno L.P…
Central Kalimantan's Potential for Agricultural and Fisheries Product Exports
The Vice Governor of Central Kalimantan (Kalteng), Edy Pratowo, believes that Central Kalimantan has the potential for exporting agricultural and fisheries products. The potential and opportunities for local agricultural and fisheries product exports in Central Kalimantan are very promising, as stated while participating in the series of events commemorating the…
Indonesia Aims to Boost 'Sunflower Farms' Production, Targeting Exports to the United States
Indonesia is set to promote the photovoltaic industry, commonly known as solar power generation (PLTS), with a focus on capturing the American market. Minister for Economic Affairs Coordination, Airlangga Hartarto, emphasized that this industry currently relies on China for 95% of its supply. However, he noted that the United States…
Indonesia Could Become the Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Hub in ASEAN
Indonesia has the potential to become a major manufacturing hub for electric vehicles (EV) in Southeast Asia (ASEAN) if the right structural transformation is executed. This viewpoint was expressed by Senior Economist at UOB, Enrico Tanuwidjaja, during the UOB Gateway to ASEAN Conference 2023 in Jakarta. He emphasized that if…
