Trade Minister: Middle East Accounts for 3.49% of Indonesia’s Total Exports

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Minister of Trade Budi Santoso stated that Indonesia’s export performance continues to show a positive trend despite ongoing global geopolitical tensions, particularly conflicts in the Middle East. According to Budi, the recent escalation triggered by Israel and its ally, the United States, in their attacks on Iran puts pressure on global trade, … Read more

South China’s “golden oranges” eye broader market with quality upgrades-Xinhua

Workers work on the production line at a kumquat processing enterprise in Rong’an County, Liuzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nov. 30, 2025. (Photo by Tan Kaixing/Xinhua) NANNING, March 19 (Xinhua) — Rong’an County’s kumquats in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region have recently become a social media hit. Known as “jinju,” meaning … Read more

Commerce Ministry maps 2026 export strategy; Middle East impact seen limited, trade posts open logistics war room

Natthapong Senanarong, Director of the Trade Promotion Office in Tel Aviv, Israel, said that the conflict was initially expected to end within two weeks, but it is now predicted that the war will not be resolved easily. Even so, daily life in the area is continuing with caution. People are still able to go out … Read more

Commerce Minister Rallies 58 Envoys to Pivot Thai Exports Away from Volatile Main Markets

    Minister Suphajee Suthumpun orders a strategic shift to India, China, and the Middle East to safeguard Thailand’s 11.1 trillion baht export engine.     Thailand is overhauling its global trade strategy as the Ministry of Commerce moves to insulate the economy from geopolitical tensions and over-reliance on traditional Western markets.   Minister of … Read more

Indonesia Posts Trade Surplus With Iran in 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Israel and the United States (US) attacked Iran on Saturday, February 28, 2026. In response to the attack, the Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, called for all parties involved to exercise restraint and prioritize dialogue and diplomacy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also stated that Indonesia has volunteered to facilitate the … Read more

Indonesia-Australia Agree on Customs Mutual Recognition Agreement

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Indonesian Government, through the Directorate General of Customs and Excise, and the Australian Government, have enforced the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program starting on January 1, 2026. This policy is aimed at expediting trade flows while strengthening international supply chain security between the two countries. Budi … Read more

RI coal exports dip amid weak demand, price dispute – Markets

ndonesian coal exports dropped 6.43 percent to 160 million tonnes in the January-April period of 2025, according to data from the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry. Surya Herjuna, the ministry’s coal business development director, denied that high reference prices were to blame, but traders warned that misaligned pricing indices could further erode global demand as … Read more

Indonesia Deliberates Rice Exports to Neighbors, No Final Decision Yet

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso stated that the limited coordination meeting (rakortas) of the Ministry of Coordinating Human Development and Culture did not discuss the plan for rice exports. “So far, there has been no rakortas,” said Budi to reporters when met in the Cikupa area, Tangerang Regency, on Thursday, May 22, … Read more

Why is Indonesia Last Out of 122 Countries in Trade Barriers?

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Indonesian Industry Ministry has claimed that Indonesia currently maintains a relatively low number of non-tariff trade barriers (NTBs) and non-tariff measures (NTMs) compared to many other nations. “Data shows that Indonesia currently has approximately 370 NTBs and NTMs in place. [This is significantly fewer than] China with over 2,800 such policies, … Read more