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Indonesia Tightens Imported Steel Standards Starting May 2026
The Indonesian government will officially tighten quality standards for imported steel products starting in May 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen domestic industry competitiveness and improve product quality control. The new regulation aims to ensure that imported steel entering the Indonesian market complies with national standards and supports fair…
Indonesia Strengthens Tropical Fruit Downstream Industry to Expand Export Markets
Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry is intensifying efforts to strengthen the downstream processing of tropical fruits by encouraging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to develop higher-value food products for international markets. The government aims to transform Indonesia’s abundant tropical fruit resources, including bananas, mangoes, pineapples, and mangosteens, into competitive processed products…
Indonesia Seeks Stronger Ecosystem for Local Intellectual Property
Indonesia is strengthening efforts to build a more integrated ecosystem for local intellectual property (IP) development to improve national competitiveness and expand global market opportunities. Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar emphasized the importance of collaboration among government institutions, businesses, communities, media, academia, and financial institutions to help local…
Indonesia Emerges as Strategic Supplier Through Fertilizer Exports to Australia
Indonesia has strengthened its position as a strategic global partner after officially beginning fertilizer exports to Australia to support regional food security. Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman stated that the initiative responds to global fertilizer shortages caused by geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions. The first government-to-government shipment delivered 47,250…
