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Kadin Projects Indonesia’s Economy to Grow 5.4% in 2026
Indonesia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) projects the national economy to expand by 5.4% in 2026, supported by stronger domestic consumption, resilient trade performance, and rising investment. Kadin Chairman Anindya Novyan Bakrie stated that the target is achievable if government spending becomes more productive and effectively stimulates consumption, particularly…
Indonesia Secures USD 3.7 Billion Investment to Strengthen Palm Oil Downstream Industry
Indonesia attracted IDR 62.8 trillion, equivalent to USD 3.7 billion, in investments in its palm oil sector throughout 2025, reinforcing the country’s strategy to move up the global value chain. The investments are focused on downstream development, enabling palm oil to be processed into higher-value products domestically. According to Investment…
Indonesia to Implement Mandatory Halal Certification Starting October 2026
Indonesia will officially enforce mandatory halal certification from October 2026 as part of its effort to strengthen consumer protection and enhance national competitiveness within the global halal supply chain. According to the Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH), halal certification serves as a legal instrument that ensures product reliability while building…
Indonesia and Italy Strengthen Strategic Partnership as Trade Reaches USD 3.9 Billion
Indonesia and Italy continue to reinforce their strategic economic partnership amid global trade challenges, as highlighted during a meeting between Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto and Italy’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Tripodi in Jakarta. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in key areas…
