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Indonesian Batik Exports Jump 76% in First Quarter, Export Image Continues to Shine
The national batik industry recorded a surge in exports of USD 7.63 million in the first quarter of 2025 up 76.2% compared to the same period last year, which was USD 4.3 million. Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita described this increase as a strong signal that Indonesian batik is increasingly…
Krueng Geukueh Becomes Aceh's Export Engine: Leading Commodities Shine Again
The Krueng Geukueh Port in North Aceh District continues to play a crucial role as a key hub in the export of Aceh's flagship commodities. Commodities such as betel nuts, coffee beans, and palm kernel shells are now regularly exported to Asian and European countries via this port. The port's…
Minister Meets Brazilian Livestock Tycoon to “Koperasi Merah Putih” Partnership
Minister of Cooperatives Budi Arie Setiadi met with Joesley Batista, the principal owner of Brazil’s J&F Investimentos, to discuss potential collaboration between global industry and Indonesia’s Koperasi Merah Putih initiative. The meeting, mandated by President Prabowo Subianto, explored strategic investment opportunities in food, energy, and digital finance sectors. Batista’s group…
Gold Mining Business Becomes Increasingly Attractive, Issuers Rush into Expansion and Exploration
The gold mining sector in Indonesia is experiencing a surge in interest as companies take advantage of soaring gold prices and a robust market outlook in 2025. Several major mining issuers—such as Aneka Tambang (ANTM), Merdeka Copper Gold (MDKA), and Bumi Resources Minerals (BRMS)—are actively pursuing expansion and exploration strategies.…
