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Indonesia Promotes Traditional Tuna Fishing to Safeguard Sustainable Supply
Indonesia is strengthening its leadership in the global tuna industry by promoting huhate, a traditional pole-and-line fishing method recognized for its efficiency, selectivity, and minimal environmental impact. Supported by the Indonesia Tuna Consortium (TC) and the Indonesian Pole & Line and Handline Fisheries Association (AP2HI), the method is valued not…
Indonesia Proposes HS Code List for Products Requiring Mandatory Halal Certification
Indonesia has submitted a draft decree to the World Trade Organization outlining the establishment of a Harmonized System (HS) code list for products subject to mandatory halal certification. The proposal—announced on November 6, 2025—covers food and beverages, food additives, cosmetics, and natural medicine products. The HS list is intended to…
Indonesia Seeks Foreign Investment to Strengthen National Energy Sovereignty
Indonesia is intensifying efforts to secure long-term energy sovereignty by inviting greater foreign investment into its hydrocarbon sector. With 128 hydrocarbon basins identified nationwide—only 20 of which have been developed—the government aims to unlock significant untapped potential through improved regulatory frameworks that make investment more transparent, efficient, and attractive. These…
Indonesia Offers 108 Untapped Oil and Gas Basins to Global Investors
Indonesia is accelerating its energy growth agenda by offering 108 untapped oil and gas basins to both domestic and international investors, aiming to substantially boost national production by 2029. Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Yuliot Tanjung emphasized that out of 128 identified hydrocarbon basins, only 20 have been…
