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Impact of ICA-CEPA, Canada Expands Agri-Food Cooperation with Indonesia

Indonesia and Canada open opportunities for expanded cooperation in the field of Agri Food, such as agricultural technology, innovation, and sustainable practices.

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3 Minutes
By: Tria Dianti, Ridho Sukra

The Challenge of Coal Downstreaming Amid Global Market Dynamics

The government is discussing the imposition of export duties on coal commodities, which will come into effect in 2026. This policy aims to encourage domestic downstreaming, reduce raw material exports, and increase the added value of national mining products.

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2 Minutes
By: Zikrina Ratri

Maintain Consumer Optimism to Pursue Annual Growth

Bank Indonesia (BI) announced an increase in the consumer confidence index (IKK) from 121.2 in October to 124.0 in November 2025.

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5 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Chris Wibisana
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To Drive Growth, Government Prioritizes More Equitable Infrastructure Development

Development will focus on food estates, dams and irrigation, and renewable power plants.

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4 Minutes
By: Tria Dianti, Chris Wibisana

Next Year, There Will Be 6 New Special Economic Zones with a Potential Investment of IDR 300 Trillion

There will be six new Special Economic Zones (KEK) that are expected to attract up to Rp300 trillion in investment.

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6 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Ridho Sukra

Retail Bosses Ensure Secure Stock Levels Ahead of Christmas and New Year

The best-selling food products ahead of Christmas and New Year are cookies, light snacks, packaged tea, packaged juice, biscuits, wafers, and chocolate.

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3 Minutes
By: Tria Dianti, Ridho Sukra

Innovation is One of the Keys to Increasing City Revenue

The growth of Local Own-Source Revenue (PAD) in Indonesian cities during the 2022-2024 period shows contrasting yet progressive dynamics, where high achievements are no longer exclusively owned by large cities.

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2 Minutes
By: Zikrina Ratri

Pursuing High Growth, Danantara Involves the Private Sector

On Monday (December 8, 2025), the Danantara Investment Management Agency stated that it was ready to share its role with the private sector in attracting investors and maintaining domestic market confidence to achieve 8% economic growth by 2029.

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4 Minutes
By: Tria Dianti, Chris Wibisana

Bioethanol Can Save the Country Rp 46.5 Trillion per Year in Foreign Exchange

The government has the potential to save up to Rp46.5 trillion per year by innovating a 5% bioethanol blend in gasoline, or E5, while also creating 75,000 new jobs.

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5 Minutes
By: Tria Dianti, Chris Wibisana
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Apindo: 2026 Economy at 5%, Positive Outlook but Remain Vigilant

Apindo estimates that economic growth in 2026 will be in the range of 5.0% to 5.4% (yoy), indicating a positive outlook but still requiring vigilance against various potential risks.

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4 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Ridho Sukra

Tips for Overcoming the Flood of Imports of Raw Materials and Medical Equipment Products

Despite its great potential, the medical device industry faces a market flooded with imported raw materials and finished goods.

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3 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Ridho Sukra

Surplus in the Wood Pulp Commodity Balance and Challenges Facing the Paper Industry

Indonesia's wood pulp production continues to increase, creating a trade surplus. However, the domestic paper industry is still largely dependent on imported raw materials.

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2 Minutes
By: Zikrina Ratri

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