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Halal Certification Empowers Indonesia’s Ceramic Industry to Target Middle Eastern Markets
The Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) is strategically utilizing halal certification as a powerful new tool to boost the competitiveness of Indonesia's ceramic industry in the global arena. This initiative is specifically designed to penetrate the lucrative Middle Eastern market, where demand for halal-compliant building materials and consumer goods is rapidly…
Ministry Highlights Tilapia as Indonesia’s New Export Mainstay for US and European Markets
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has identified tilapia as the nation’s newest premium export commodity, following its successful penetration into the United States and European markets. This expansion marks a major milestone for Indonesia’s aquaculture sector, demonstrating its ability to fulfill the exceptionally high quality, safety, and…
Economists View Downstreaming as Key to Achieving Indonesia’s Investment Targets
Economists believe that Indonesia’s downstreaming strategy, combined with licensing reform and infrastructure development, will play a crucial role in achieving the country’s future investment targets. Executive Director of the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (INDEF), Esther Sri Astuti, stated that Indonesia’s 2026 investment target of IDR2,041 trillion remains…
BESS Project Construction Begins in Palu SEZ Targeting IDR30 Trillion Investment
The construction of the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project has officially started in the Palu Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Central Sulawesi, with a targeted investment value of approximately USD1.75 billion or around IDR30 trillion. The project is being developed through a partnership between PT Bangun Palu Sulawesi Tengah and…
