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The News section presents a curated selection of relevant information related to business development, processed using a solution-oriented and multi-perspective approach to journalism. The selection is made to assist entrepreneurs, regulators, and community leaders with information that is truly essential for making decisions that drive the business world.

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Continuing to Innovate, Startups Hope for Regulatory Certainty

On Tuesday (12/16/2025), technology-based startup entrepreneurs hoped that the government would create regulatory certainty and a more friendly growth ecosystem.

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4 Minutes
By: Tria Dianti, Chris Wibisana

Government Provides Three-Year Loan Relief for Disaster Victims in Sumatra

The government will provide relaxation of small business credit (KUR) distribution to three provinces affected by flooding in Sumatra within three years. Currently, the areas affected by the disaster are Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.

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5 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Ridho Sukra

Immediately Address the Fire at Kramat Jati Central Market to Prevent Inflation and Distribution Difficulties

Not only causing physical damage, the fire at the market, which supplies commodities to markets in the Greater Jakarta area, could potentially trigger inflation.

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4 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Ridho Sukra

Indonesia-Eurasia Trade Agreement Expands Export Product Diversification

Indonesia has a trade deficit with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries. The signing of a free trade agreement with the EAEU opens up opportunities to expand export markets.

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2 Minutes
By: Zikrina Ratri
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Learning from the Past to Achieve 8% Economic Growth Through TFP Improvement

From 1971 to 1975, Indonesia's economy grew by 8.2% due to the massive contribution of Total Factor Productivity.

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5 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Chris Wibisana

"Two Engines" of Green Economy to Achieve 8% Growth

Two engines of the green economy: investment in the green economy and carbon markets.

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6 Minutes
By: Tria Dianti, Chris Wibisana

Indonesia-EAEU Trade Agreement to be Signed, Trade Value to Double

This is a trade partnership between Indonesia and countries across Europe and Asia, including Kazakhstan, Russia, Armenia, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan.

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3 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Ridho Sukra

'Kilat Pajajaran' Considered More Optimal as a Freight Train

The plan to operate a new Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train called "Kilat Pajajaran," initiated by the West Java government and PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), has sparked controversy among various groups because it is considered inappropriate in terms of passenger demand amid fierce competition.

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4 Minutes
By: Tria Dianti, Ridho Sukra

Prioritize Fintech for the Productive Sector

The trend of online lending continues to increase. However, the percentage of lending to the productive sector tends to decline. In order for online lending to optimally drive the economy and encourage job creation, lending to the productive sector must be a priority.

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2 Minutes
By: Zikrina Ratri

Finding Common Ground on the Issue of Used Clothing Imports and Saving the National Textile Industry

On the one hand, this provides breathing space for the national textile industry, which has been overwhelmed by a flood of imports. On the other hand, thousands of small traders selling secondhand clothing are threatened with losing their livelihoods.

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8 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Dian Amalia Ariani

Momentum Towards Regional Fiscal Independence

Metropolitan cities such as Surabaya and Bandung have proven to be resilient in the face of fiscal policy shocks. Based on data on Local Own-Source Revenue (PAD), Surabaya and Bandung have consistently ranked in the top two for highest PAD for four years, from 2022 to 2025.

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2 Minutes
By: Zikrina Ratri
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Social Commerce Changes How Consumers Shop

In a report titled 2025 Global Insights: How Consumers and Marketers Use Walled Gardens by DoubleVerify, which conducted an in-depth survey of 22,000 consumers and 1,970 global marketers, including Indonesia, it was found that 52% of Indonesian consumers predominantly shop through social commerce.

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5 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Gema Dzikri Harisma

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