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National Paint Industry Targets Export Opportunities Through IEU-CEPA Agreement
The Indonesian paint and coatings industry is gearing up to seize new export avenues following the launch of the Indonesia–European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU‑CEPA), which opens up access to EU markets. Industry players view the deal as a fresh chapter for tapping into Europe’s rising demand for environmentally…
Palm Oil Exports Rise 15.3% with Value Reaching IDR 406 Trillion
Indonesia’s palm oil export volume climbed to 22.7 million tons by August 2025, marking a 15.3% increase from the same period in 2024 (19.68 million tons). The rise was driven by stronger shipments of processed palm oil products, refined palm oil, palm kernel oil (PKO), crude palm oil (CPO), and…
Indonesia Backs ASEAN–New Zealand Upgrade to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Indonesia has expressed full support for elevating ASEAN–New Zealand relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) during the ASEAN–New Zealand Commemorative Summit in Kuala Lumpur, marking 50 years of cooperation. Representing President Prabowo Subianto, Foreign Minister Sugiono reaffirmed that the ASEAN–New Zealand partnership is rooted in trust and shared values,…
Indonesia Urges Indo-Pacific Nations to Boost Economic Growth
Indonesia has called on Indo-Pacific countries to strengthen cooperation and foster inclusive growth to sustain the region’s role as a global economic hub. Speaking at the ASEAN Indo-Pacific Forum (AIPF) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto emphasized that the Indo-Pacific region contributes nearly two-thirds of…
