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Indonesian Household Products Garner Transactions Worth IDR 133 Billion in the US
Indonesian household products showcased impressively at The Inspired Home Show (IHS) 2024 held from March 17 to 19, 2024, at McCormick Place, Chicago, USA. The exhibition recorded potential transactions worth USD 8.88 million or approximately IDR 133.19 billion, tripling the previous year's achievements. According to Consul General RI Chicago Listyowati,…
Through Pesyar, BI South Sulawesi Pushes the Potential of Halal Products Towards Global Markets
Bank Indonesia's South Sulawesi Representative Office organized the South Sulawesi Sharia Economic Week (Pesyar) to promote local products' halal certification and their potential in global markets. Rizki Ernadi Wimanda, Head of the office, highlighted the global demand surge for Sharia economic products, with Muslims spending USD 2.29 trillion in 2022,…
Trade Surplus Balance, Trade Minister Optimistic Non-Oil and Gas Exports Remain Strong Throughout 2024
In February 2024, Indonesia registered a trade surplus with a value of USD 0.87 billion, comprising a non-oil and gas surplus of USD 2.63 billion and a trade deficit in oil and gas of USD 1.76 billion. This marks the country's 46th consecutive month of trade surplus. Minister of Trade,…
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Encourages the Formation of a Startup Ecosystem in the IKN Area.
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency (Menparekraf/Kabaparekraf) Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno has voiced his support for the establishment of a startup ecosystem in the Capital City of Nusantara (IKN), located in Penajam Paser Utara Regency, East Kalimantan. Minister Sandiaga emphasized the close relationship between…