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Export of “Made-in-Indonesia” Motorcycles Rose in October
In October 2025, Indonesia’s export of completely built-up (CBU) motorcycles increased by 11.57% compared to the previous month, reaching 49,009 units, up from 43,926 units in September. However, despite that month-on-month growth, the October figure remained below the number exported in the same month the previous year, which stood at…
Trade and Competitiveness in a Changing Global Landscape: Building a Stronger Economic Partnership Between Europe and Indonesia
Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Indonesia and Konrad‑Adenauer‑Stiftung discuss how a recently held strategic dialogue underscored the growing complexity of global trade and the opportunity for deeper cooperation between Europe and Indonesia through the Indonesia–European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU‑CEPA). Amid heightened protectionism and diversification of supply…
Partnering with International Allies, Seven MSMEs Break Into Export Markets
Seven micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) supported by PT Pertamina (Persero) have successfully penetrated the export market by signing three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with international partners during the Agrinex 2025 exhibition. One of the deals involved CV Bunga Palm partnering with Malaysia’s Mutiara Global Jaya for USD 50,000;…
Deputy Minister of Industry Encourages Global Steel Producers to Build Plants in Indonesia
Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Industry, Faisol Riza, has urged international steel manufacturers not just to export to the country but to invest in domestic manufacturing facilities. His appeal aims to strengthen the national steel industry by reducing dependence on imports, which currently account for about 11 million tons annually. He…
