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Indonesia Encouraged to Boost Manufacturing Exports to the Middle East Through Trade Agreements
Indonesia is being encouraged to accelerate manufacturing exports to the Middle East by maximizing existing and ongoing trade agreements. Center of Reform on Economics (Core) Indonesia highlighted that manufactured products—particularly labor-intensive goods such as garments and Muslim fashion—offer strong competitive advantages in the region. With domestic competition intensifying, wider access…
Buton Jellyfish Makes Historic First Export to the Chinese Market
Murhum Port in Baubau City marked a major milestone for regional economic development with the first-ever export of jellyfish from the Buton Islands to China on 28 January 2026. The seafood product was shipped directly from Baubau by PT Triko Bina Nusantara without transiting through other ports outside the region,…
Indonesia Expands Seafood Exports to Taiwan and South Korea Through 33 Processing Units
Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) continues to strengthen seafood exports to global markets, particularly Taiwan and South Korea, by expanding the number of approved fish processing units. The latest development saw 33 additional Fish Processing Units (UPI) officially receiving approval numbers from the competent authorities of both…
Indonesia’s Economy Expected to Grow 5.4% in 2026
Indonesia’s economy is projected to remain resilient despite global economic headwinds, according to Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa. Speaking at the first Financial System Stability Committee (KSSK) press conference of 2026 on 27 January, he highlighted that Indonesia continues to show solid economic fundamentals while many countries face slowing growth.…
