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Ministry of Industry Strengthens Batik Standardization to Compete in the Export Market
The Indonesian Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) is pushing small and medium batik enterprises to adopt the Indonesian National Standard (SNI) to enhance product quality, authenticity, and export competitiveness. By applying various certifications—such as SNI Batik, SKKNI for worker competency, Batikmark for originality, and green-industry as well as halal certifications—the ministry…
UK, Indonesia reach USD 5.24 billion maritime deal
Britain and Indonesia have struck a GBP 4 billion (about USD 5.24 billion) maritime agreement led by UK defence firm Babcock to build naval and fishing vessels. Under the Maritime Partnership Programme, more than a thousand vessels, including naval ships and fishing boats, will be manufactured in Indonesia, using British…
Indonesia Strengthens Strategic Partnership with South Africa through New High-Level Business Council
The Indonesian government reaffirmed its commitment to deepen economic and investment cooperation with South Africa by launching the Indonesia–South Africa High-Level Business Council (ISA–HLBC) in Johannesburg on November 21, 2025, as part of the Indonesia–Africa CEO Forum. Presided over by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto alongside Vice President…
Deputy Trade Minister Urges Bali Cocoa Exporters to Leverage Government Cooperation
Indonesia’s Deputy Trade Minister, Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri, has encouraged cocoa exporters in Bali, particularly in Tabanan, to take advantage of government-led trade agreements to expand their reach abroad. Speaking at the Cau Chocolates factory during her visit, she highlighted opportunities through existing and upcoming trade pacts, including Indonesia-Peru…
