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Indonesia turns to barter trade to reduce US dollar dependence
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Trade Minister Budi Santoso said barter trade arrangements are among the government's strategies to reduce demand for… Indonesia turns to barter trade to reduce US dollar dependence Read more
Indonesia, Philippines sign US$350 million countertrade deals
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia and the Philippines' business entities signed two tripartite countertrade memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with a potential… Indonesia, Philippines sign US$350 million countertrade deals Read more
Indonesia finalizes new e-commerce rule to boost SMEs
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia has finalized a new e-commerce regulation aimed at strengthening small businesses and consumer protection, Trade Minister… Indonesia finalizes new e-commerce rule to boost SMEs Read more
Trade Minister urges stronger shrimp exports to Saudi after ban lift
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Trade Minister Budi Santoso urged fishery product exporters, particularly shrimp and shrimp products, to intensify exports to… Trade Minister urges stronger shrimp exports to Saudi after ban lift Read more
Indonesia plans new e-commerce rules after seller complaints
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government is preparing a revision of Minister of Trade Regulation Number 31 of 2023 to… Indonesia plans new e-commerce rules after seller complaints Read more
ASEAN must stay resilient amid geopolitical tensions: Minister Santoso
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Trade Minister Budi Santoso stated that ASEAN must remain open and resilient amid growing global uncertainty caused… ASEAN must stay resilient amid geopolitical tensions: Minister Santoso Read more
Indonesia calls for inclusive economic growth at ASEAN Summit
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Trade Minister Budi Santoso departed for Cebu, Philippines, on Wednesday to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit to… Indonesia calls for inclusive economic growth at ASEAN Summit Read more
Indonesian govt considers Minyakita price hike on rising CPO costs
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia is considering raising the retail price ceiling for Minyakita cooking oil as global crude palm oil… Indonesian govt considers Minyakita price hike on rising CPO costs Read more
Indonesia restricts imports to stabilize prices, boost farmers
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has issued Trade Minister Regulation No. 11 of 2026, which restricts imports of… Indonesia restricts imports to stabilize prices, boost farmers Read more