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BPOM Refines Regulations to Tap Into IDR 350 Trillion Jamu Economic Potential
The Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) is fully committed to addressing various regulatory hurdles to accelerate the national jamu industry, which holds a staggering economic potential of IDR 350 trillion annually. This strategic move includes collaboration with the Ministry of Health to revise existing rules into specific BPOM Regulations…
Indonesia Trade Minister Targets Export Growth of 6-9% in 2026, Optimistic to Surpass Goal
Indonesia’s Trade Minister has set an ambitious export growth target of 6-9% for 2026, reflecting strong confidence in the country’s expanding international trade performance and ongoing economic reforms. This outlook is supported by strategic trade agreements, diversified market access, and continued efforts to strengthen export capacity across key sectors, positioning…
Bank Indonesia Confident Downstream Export and Diversification Will Support Healthy Current Account in 2026
Bank Indonesia (BI) expects that advancing industrial downstreaming and expanding export diversification will be key to maintaining Indonesia’s current account resilience through 2026, even amid challenges such as export commodity pressure and import needs for investment. The shift in export composition shows a growing share of value-added industrial goods —…
Indonesia Considers Raising Coal Domestic Market Obligation to Strengthen Local Energy Supply
The Government of Indonesia is exploring plans to raise the Domestic Market Obligation (DMO) for coal sales to domestic users above 30%, up from the current 25% requirement set for miners, as part of efforts to secure a reliable energy supply and support national industries including power generation. This potential…
