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Indonesia Introduces Import Safeguards to Support Domestic Textile Industry
The Indonesian government has officially introduced safeguard duties on imports of cotton woven fabrics, reinforcing its commitment to protecting and strengthening the domestic textile industry. The policy, regulated under Finance Ministry Regulation (PMK) No. 98/2025 and effective from January 10, 2026, was implemented following an investigation that found a surge…
Indonesia Targets Corn Exports as Domestic Supply Strengthens in 2026
Indonesia’s National Food Agency (Bapanas) has projected that the country could export approximately 52,900 tons of corn in 2026, signaling stronger agricultural productivity and resilient domestic supply. The projection reflects significant improvements in both the quality and quantity of national corn output, while ensuring that domestic demand remains fully met.…
Manufacturing and Trade Strengthen Indonesia’s Economic Resilience in 2025
Indonesia’s economy demonstrated solid resilience toward the end of 2025 despite ongoing global challenges, supported by strong manufacturing performance, stable inflation, and a consistent trade surplus, according to the Ministry of Finance. Manufacturing activity remained in expansion, with the December 2025 Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index reaching 51.2, marking five consecutive…
East Java Provincial Government and China Forge Cooperation in Trade and Human Resource Development
The provincial government of East Java (Indonesia) and representatives from the People’s Republic of China reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in key areas of trade and human resource development during a meeting in Surabaya. The discussion took place between Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa and Chinese Consul General Ye Su…
