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Strengthening Competitiveness as Key to Global Expansion: Klaten-Made Guitars Ready for International Markets
Indonesia’s Minister of Trade, Budi Santoso, emphasized the country’s strong potential in the global musical instrument market, particularly due to its expertise in crafting high-quality wood-based instruments. He highlighted that enhancing competitiveness through improved product quality and design support—such as online coaching programs for MSMEs—remains essential for elevating local musical…
Indonesia’s Halal Exports Gain Momentum with Japanese Market Outreach at JFEX 2025
The Kementerian Perindustrian (Ministry of Industry) of Indonesia, in collaboration with the Indonesian Embassy in Japan, facilitated a business-meeting titled “Strengthening Halal Industry Ecosystem and Supply Chain Collaboration” in Chiba on 4 December 2025. The meeting, held during JFEX Winter 2025, aimed to expand access for Indonesian halal products into…
Indonesia’s Sports Equipment Exports Reach IDR 3.9 Trillion by September 2025
Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry reported a strong rise in sports equipment exports, reaching USD 222.3 million (IDR 3.9 trillion) as of September 2025—an 11% increase from USD 198.7 million in September 2024. Deputy Minister of Industry Faisol Riza noted that this performance reflects continued global demand growth for Indonesian-made sports…
Tunisia–Indonesia Ready to Sign Preferential Trade Deal in January 2026, Palm Oil Becomes a Priority Product
Tunisia and Indonesia are preparing to sign a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) in January 2026, under which both countries will grant tariff and trade-facilitation advantages to selected products. The pact is part of Indonesia’s efforts to expand and diversify its export markets beyond its traditional partners, tapping into opportunities in…
