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Ministry of Trade Prepares Concrete Actions to Expand International Export Markets
The Ministry of Trade (Kemendag) is finalizing a series of concrete operational steps to broaden Indonesia's international export footprint and safeguard national trade performance against shifting global dynamics. Following the formal declaration of its three core trade strategies market access expansion, exporter competitiveness enhancement, and destination diversification the Ministry is…
Patimban Port Targets Direct Export Routes to Europe and the United States
Patimban Port in Subang, West Java, has set a major operational milestone by targeting the opening of direct shipping routes (direct call) for exports to Europe and the United States. By eliminating the traditional requirement for transshipment through intermediary regional hubs like Singapore, the port aims to drastically reduce logistical…
Ministry of Agriculture Positions Nabire as Papua's Most Comprehensive Plantation Hub in 2026
The Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) has officially designated Nabire Regency in Central Papua as the benchmark for the most comprehensive integrated plantation development program across the entire Papua Raya region for 2026. This extensive sub-sector expansion focuses heavily on the downstream optimization (hilirisasi) of four highly strategic local commodities: cocoa,…
Industrial Exports Surge to Keep Indonesia's Trade Balance in Surplus for Early 2026
Indonesia’s trade balance has successfully maintained its positive trajectory throughout the initial months of 2026, driven primarily by a robust expansion in industrial manufacturing exports. This continuous trade surplus highlights the increasing competitiveness of Indonesia's processed and downstream goods on the international stage, demonstrating that the nation is successfully transitioning…
