Jakarta (ANTARA) – Trade Minister Budi Santoso said the surge in capital goods, raw materials, and auxiliary imports reflects an expansion in Indonesia’s manufacturing sector. He noted that imports in September 2026 were driven by capital goods, along with raw materials and auxiliary goods to support increased production and new orders within the domestic industry….
Thursday, 22 October 2026 / 03:31 PM Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi participated in a session titled “The Journey of Egyptian Energy: National Achievements and Future Horizons,” on the fourth day of the Egypt Forum 2026. Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouly attended. Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Dr. Mahmoud Esmat,…
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia is fast-tracking comprehensive capital market reforms to preserve its status as an emerging market, following a high-stakes warning from global index provider Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI). Financial Services Authority (OJK) Board of Commissioners Chairperson Friderica Widyasari Dewi said the ongoing structural improvements aim to elevate the market’s credibility, liquidity, and…
akarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia brought the Bandung Spirit to discussions at the United Nations General Assembly on Africa’s sustainable development, emphasizing practical cooperation to strengthen economic sovereignty and improve human resource quality. The message was delivered by Indonesia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Umar Hadi, at the 18th plenary meeting of the 81st session of…
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia must achieve an eight percent economic growth target to fully capitalize on the country’s remaining demographic bonus before entering an aging population phase, according to Deputy Finance Minister Juda Agung. Speaking at the Prasasti Indonesia Policy Forum 2026 in Jakarta on Tuesday, Agung highlighted that Indonesia has a narrow window of…
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia and Egypt have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the maritime and fisheries sectors, focusing on marine conservation and joint efforts to combat illegal fishing. The commitment was formalized through a memorandum of understanding signed during a bilateral meeting between Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi,…
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government is discussing potential creative industry cooperation agreements with the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce (HCC), an organization representing over 600 members in the entertainment industry. The discussion took place during the 4th Indonesia-US Digital Technology Forum: Creative Economy, held in Los Angeles, United States, from October 5 to 8. According…
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrived at Halim Air Force Base in the Indonesian capital Jakarta, marking the commencement of his official visit to the Republic of Indonesia. Upon arrival, the President was received by Minister for Religious Affairs of Indonesia, Dr. Nasaruddin Umar; Director General for Protocol and Consular Affairs at the Ministry of…
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Ministry of Tourism announced that foreign tourist visits to Indonesia by August 2026 had reached 10.58 million, representing an annual growth of 5.38 percent. “In August 2026, Indonesia received 1.6 million foreign tourist visits, a 6.27 percent increase compared to the previous year. From January to August 2026, foreign tourist visits…
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian Ministry of Coordination for the Empowerment of Communities develops several strategies to support the middle class, weakened by the economic crisis, and thus prevent more citizens from turning into financial insecurity. ” We must prevent those who have progressed from falling back into precariousness. We must guarantee the stability and…
