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Indonesia and Japan Agree To Expand Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Partnership
The governments of Indonesia and Japan have agreed to expand both countries' economic partnerships, including in the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) sector. The agreement was marked by the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Indonesia's Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprise Ministry and Japan's Organization for…
Experts Acknowledge Positive Progress in Indonesia's Agriculture Sector
According to Prof. Sumarno, a researcher and expert in Plant Breeding, Indonesia's agricultural performance in meeting the nation's food needs has shown commendable progress over time. He attributes this success to the rapid advancement of Indonesia's agriculture, thanks to the government's implementation of the Green Revolution Technology (GRT), which has…
Indonesia's Manufacturing PMI Strengthens Again, Reaching 53.3 in July 2023
In July 2023, Indonesia's Manufacturing Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) surged to 53.3, rising 0.8 points from June 2023's figure of 52.5. This indicates the manufacturing sector's continued growth for 23 consecutive months, reaching its fastest expansion since September 2022. S&P Global attributes this growth to the sector's robust momentum in…
Indonesia Pushes for Economic Growth in ASEAN
The Indonesian Ministry of Coordinating Economic Affairs leveraged its 2023 ASEAN chairmanship to drive economic growth in ASEAN countries, emphasizing both speed and equity. During the 44th Meeting of the High-Level Task Force on ASEAN Economic Integration and Related Meetings held in Lombok from July 29 to 31, 2023, Deputy…
