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Promoting the Circular Economy, the Plastic Recycling Industry Contributes USD 9.2 Billion in 10 Years
The Indonesian Plastic Recycling Association (ADUPI) and 14 plastic recycling companies held a national Focus Group Discussion at Park Hotel Cawang, Jakarta. The event presented the results of extensive research into the supply-demand and management of raw materials for the plastic recycling industry. This FGD is a preliminary step in…
Thanks to MSMEs, Indonesia’s Exports Reach IDR 1.49 Trillion in 8 Months
Indonesia’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have delivered a strong export performance from January to August 2025, achieving business-matching export transactions worth USD 90.90 million—around IDR 1.49 trillion. Of this amount, USD 55.95 million were firm purchase orders (POs), while USD 34.95 million represented potential future transactions. The successes…
Alsintan Credit and KUR Relaxation in the Sugarcane Plantation Sector: A New Path to Boost Farmer Productivity and Welfare
The Indonesian government has launched two key initiatives to invigorate sugarcane farming productivity and improve the well-being of farmers: the Kredit Usaha Alsintan (Agricultural Machinery Credit) and a relaxed KUR (People’s Business Credit) specifically tailored for smallholder sugarcane farmers. These initiatives, formalised via Coordinating Ministry regulations No. 6 and No.…
Indonesia Approves 17 More Brazilian Meatpacking Plants to Export Beef
Indonesia has recently granted approval for 17 additional Brazilian meatpacking plants to export beef to its market. This brings the total number of Brazil’s approved exporters to 38, marking an 80% increase in the number of Brazilian facilities allowed to supply beef to Indonesia. The decision reflects growing confidence in…
