UMKM

Challenges, innovations, and policies that influence the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises.

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UMKM

Halal Industry Strategies for Capturing the Potential of US$2 Trillion in the Global Market

The halal industry in Indonesia is becoming a new force amid global trade challenges, with a value reaching more than US$2 trillion

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4 Minutes
By: Tria Dianti, Ridho Sukra

Extension of Final Income Tax 0.5% Granted, UMKM Can Save

The government has set an extension of the final Income Tax (PPh) rate of 0.5 percent for UMKM with a turnover of up to IDR 4.8 billion per year. This policy is no longer extended annually, but is given certainty until 2029.

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3 Minutes
By: Tria Dianti, Ridho Sukra

Besides Facilitating UMKM Financing Access, Also Encourage Market Demand

The presence of POJK 19/2025 concerning Ease of Access to Financing for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises opens up opportunities for financing this segment to be more driven.

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4 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Chris Wibisana
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"Working together" to help UMKM go global

Various challenges experienced by UMKM, ranging from limited human resource capacity to market access, can be assisted by all stakeholders.

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5 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Chris Wibisana

Ministers Change, Red and White Cooperative Runs Smoothly

The new Minister of Cooperatives, Ferry Juliantono Ferry, ensures that he will continue the baton and maintain the existing priority programs including the Red and White Village Cooperative (Kopdes Merah Putih) program.

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3 Minutes
By: Ridho Sukra

Through DEFA, Seize Digital Opportunities in the ASEAN Region

ASEAN is preparing to step into a new chapter that has the potential to change the face of the region's economy. Through the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), member countries are designing the first comprehensive framework that unites various cross-border digital policies.

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4 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Dian Amalia Ariani

KIPK interest rate much lower, stimulates labor-intensive industries

Through the Labor Intensive Industrial Credit (KIPK) program, the government subsidizes an interest discount of up to 5%. Debtors get a credit interest rate of 6% per year, lower than the usual credit interest rate of 12%-13%.

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5 Minutes
By: Benedict Krisna Yogatama, Harits Naufal Arrazie

Continuing Global Expansion, QRIS Can Now Be Used in Japan

Bank Indonesia (BI) has officially launched the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) cross-border payment system with Japan, effective August 25, 2025.

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4 Minutes
By: Tria Dianti, Ridho Sukra

SAPA UMKM, a New Breakthrough to Achieve UMKM Competitiveness

The SAPA UMKM digital platform, which will be launched in the near future, integrates access and business support services, to government priority programs.

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3 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Ridho Sukra

Stories of Local Food UMKM Successfully Entering the Global Market

More than 80 percent of products marketed in modern retail are local products

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5 Minutes
By: Tria Dianti, Dian Amalia Ariani, Harits Naufal Arrazie

SUAR Survey: Deregulation Needed to Overcome UMKM Financing Difficulties

UMKM has become the backbone of the national economy with a contribution of 61.9% to the GDP. However, many UMKM that want to develop their businesses are still facing financing problems. Deregulation and other breakthroughs are needed to encourage UMKM to level up and be sustainable.

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3 Minutes
By: Gianie
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UMKM Development Needs Deregulation, Credit Access, and Partnerships with Industry

As many as 40% of respondents stated that UMKM have difficulty obtaining bank credit access. Three key factors in UMKM development: ease of access to credit, promotion and market expansion strategies, and good management.

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7 Minutes
By: Gianie

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