Indonesia sends first direct shipment of frozen durian to China
Until now, Chinese consumers have largely relied on supplies from neighbouring countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
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Tote-and-tumbler trap: Indonesia’s new cycle of “green” overconsumption
Items once promoted to reduce waste are now collected, displayed and replaced at a pace that mirrors the very overconsumption they were meant to counter.
Indonesian government bets on AI travel assistant to lure more foreign tourists
With the launch of MAiA, Indonesia has joined the ranks of just six countries that have adopted artificial intelligence tools to boost their tourism competitiveness.
Indonesian government mounts probe after illegal rice import slips into Aceh
Led by the Agriculture Ministry, the government has launched an investigation to discover the parties behind a 250-tonne shipment of rice illegally imported to Sabang, in breach…
Time is money: The Rp 100 trillion price tag on Jakarta’s congestion
Jakarta’s traffic paralysis, especially during bad weather, is more than just an inconvenience, it’s an economic drain as congestion slows business activity, worsens air…
Indonesia’s manufacturing exports drive trade surplus as coal price remains low
Strong shipments of processed goods and higher-value exports helped maintain Indonesia’s trade surplus in September, while global energy prices, including coal prices, weakened.
Indonesia President Prabowo claims 8% growth is possible through free meals program
The President pledged to strengthen oversight, introduce stricter sanitation procedures, and invest in new kitchen equipment and water filters amid reports of food poisoning in…
Health scare taints Indonesia’s export reputation
Radioactive and carcinogenic contamination has prompted foreign buyers to become more cautious, tightening inspections or even delaying contracts with local suppliers, industry…
Indonesia Finance Minister cracks down on illegal cigarettes
Minister Purbaya said he had also summoned e-commerce platforms, including Tokopedia and Blibli, urging them to prevent the sale of illegal cigarettes on their marketplaces.
Policy gaps, crackdowns squeeze Indonesian rice millers as prices soar
Industry experts say the situation is compounded by the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) continuing to stockpile the staple food at higher prices and the government stepping up…