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Realisation of KUR Reaches IDR 217 Trillion, Government Pushes MSMEs to Become the Engine of National Economic Growth
As of October 2025, the Indonesian government has channelled approximately IDR 217.2 trillion in the Kredit Usaha Rakyat (KUR) scheme, amounting to about 77 percent of the annual target. This strong uptake demonstrates high demand for finance among productive and labour-intensive micro, small, and medium-enterprises (MSMEs). According to the Kementerian…
Indonesia Accelerates Coconut Downstreaming, Targets Export Value of IDR 2,400 Trillion
Indonesia is intensifying efforts to strengthen its coconut downstream industry, aiming to raise the national export value to IDR 2,400 trillion while enhancing farmers’ welfare and promoting sustainable rural growth. Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman emphasized that coconut remains one of Indonesia’s most valuable commodities, contributing IDR 24 trillion in…
Indonesian Shrimp Reapproved by U.S. Market, Exports Rise 16.3%
Indonesia’s shrimp exports have successfully reentered the U.S. market after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially recognized the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries’ (KKP) Quality Control Agency as a Certifying Entity (CE) for Cesium-137-free certification. This makes Indonesia the first country in the world granted such certification…
Indonesia Taps Blue Food Potential to Strengthen Global Food Security
Indonesia is positioning itself as a key player in global food security by developing its vast blue food resources, with a focus on sustainable aquaculture. Marine Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono highlighted that the country’s blue food production—including capture fisheries, aquaculture, and seaweed—reaches at least 24 million tons…
