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RI Govt maintains Minyakita price at Rp15,700 to protect consumers

The Indonesian government will keep the retail price ceiling for subsidized cooking oil Minyakita at Rp15,700 (about US$0.88) per liter despite rising global crude palm oil prices, Trade Minister ...

Indonesia eyes Singapore market for surplus eggs and chicken meat

Trade Minister Budi Santoso stated that the Indonesian government is seeking to export eggs and chicken meat to Singapore as both commodities are currently in surplus.“Our eggs and meat are ...

Govt eases private investment in RoRo logistics

The government is removing business barriers and additional operational costs to encourage private investment in roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) logistics shipping, Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi ...

New farming system targets 12.4 tons per hectare: minister

The Modern Agriculture-Advanced Agriculture System (PM-AAS) could increase rice productivity to as much as 12.4 tons per hectare to support sustainable food self-sufficiency, Agriculture Minister ...

Finance Ministry to launch yuan-denominated Panda Bonds by June

The Finance Ministry confirmed that Indonesia’s planned issuance of Panda Bonds remains on schedule, with the launch targeted for late June or early July 2026. Herman Saheruddin, the ...

Indonesia uses BRICS, global forums to push Mideastpeace

Indonesia's Foreign Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to using international platforms, including BRICS, to promote peace in the Middle East and support efforts to end conflicts involving Iran ...

Central Papua allocates Rp77.8 bln for free education

Central Papua Provincial Government has allocated Rp77.8 billion (around US$4.3 million) to fund a free education programme in 2026.Central Papua Governor Meki Nawipasaid the programme reflects ...

Bontang to Brisbane: How Indonesia's fertilizer secures Aussie crops

As a vessel carrying Indonesian urea docked in Brisbane, the shipment highlighted how fertilizer trade is becoming a strategic pillar of food security cooperation between Indonesia and Australia amid ...

Apindo pushes for jointtask force to ensure IEU-CEPA ratification

The Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo) is pushing for the formation of a joint task force for the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA).The task ...

Improving MBG's governance is crucial: Deputy Minister of Industry

Deputy Minister of Industry Faisol Rizasaid the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) is a noble and important programme, emphasising its governance crucially needs to be improved.Riza saidfrom the ...