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Indonesia develops Cavendish banana plantations in Blitar to boost exports
Business 6 years ago

Indonesia develops Cavendish banana plantations in Blitar to boost exports

Indonesia currently exports Cavendish bananas to China, Japan, Korea and the Middle East. However, demand from these countries has not been fulfilled because of limited production land.
Improved trade deficit did little for economy, experts say
Business 6 years ago

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Improved trade deficit did little for economy, experts say

Indonesia recorded exports worth a total of US$167.53 billion in 2019 and imports at $170.72 billion, resulting in a $3.2 billion trade deficit.
Trade pressure eases in December as deficit narrows
Business 6 years ago

Trade pressure eases in December as deficit narrows

A US$30 million trade deficit was recorded in December, a stark contrast to the $1.33 billion deficit recorded in November, which was the highest in seven months, according to BPS data.
US-Iran row exposes another threat to the Indonesian economy
Business 6 years ago

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US-Iran row exposes another threat to the Indonesian economy

The heightened tension between the United States and Iran after a US air strike killed influential Iranian general Qasem Soleimani last week will add to the global economic uncertainties, which could further affect Indonesia’s exports, analysts have said.
Indonesia still struggles to reduce trade deficit
Business 6 years ago

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Indonesia still struggles to reduce trade deficit

Last year’s deficit has kept the government on its toes to seek trade deals to open new markets that could eventually boost export demand, authorities said in early 2019.
As Chinese apple, orange imports rise, Indonesia’s trade deficit widens
Business 6 years ago

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As Chinese apple, orange imports rise, Indonesia’s trade deficit widens

Fruit imports totaled $1.24 billion from January to November this year, up 9.61 percent from $1.13 billion in the same period last year.
Chandra Asri's new plant helps reduce imports: Jokowi
Business 6 years ago

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Chandra Asri's new plant helps reduce imports: Jokowi

Indonesia booked a $1.57 billion trade deficit in the first 10 months of the year, from $5.57 billion recorded over the same period in 2018, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS) data.
New energy minister Arifin to focus on trade deficit
Business 6 years ago

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New energy minister Arifin to focus on trade deficit

The new minister, a trained chemical engineer with a bachelor’s degree from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), did not elaborate on his plan of action but noted that: “I’ve always followed Pak Jonan’s activities. I accompanied him for business visits and negotiations in Tokyo.”
The export challenge
Editorial 6 years ago

The export challenge

The main causes of our weak export competitiveness are poor and inadequate basic infrastructure, which puts our logistics costs among the highest in Asia, arduous investment and export bureaucracy and inefficient seaport management.
Rupiah remains under pressure following trade deficit report
Business 6 years ago

Rupiah remains under pressure following trade deficit report

Southeast Asian stock markets rose on Wednesday, tracking broader Asia, as hopes of a deal to avoid a disorderly British exit from the European Union lifted sentiment.

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