# trade

Indonesia’s Trade Surplus Falls to Six-Year Low as Oil Imports Surge

A sharp increase in crude oil and fuel imports pushed Indonesia’s April trade surplus to its lowest level in six years.
Business 8 hours ago

Palm Oil Exports Soar Double-Digits as New Trade System Begins

Palm oil producers are keeping their fingers crossed that the new one-gate trade regime will not scare away foreign buyers.
Business 8 hours ago

Indonesia’s Creative Economy Attracts Rp 61.3 Trillion in Q1 Investment

The creative economy sector attracted Rp 61.3 trillion in Q1 investment, with foreign investors accounting for 71% of the total.
Business 9 hours ago

Indonesia’s Surplus Falls to $89.1 Million as Imports Rise

In April 2026, exports hit $25.30 billion, while imports came close at around $25.21 billion.
Business 14 hours ago

ASEAN Completes $2 Trillion Digital Economy Pact Talks

Current growth trends put ASEAN’s internet economy to reach $1 trillion by 2030, but the DEFA deal will double the number to $2 trillion.
Business 18 hours ago

Exporters Endorse State Export Agency DSI, Seek Gradual Rollout

Indonesia’s leading business groups backed Prabowo’s export reform plan while calling for a gradual and transparent rollout.
Business Jun 1, 2026 | 4:06 pm

Over 600 Indonesian Fish Facilities Can Export to China

In 2025, the China-bound fishery export volume totaled 491,528 tons and valued at $1.04 billion.
Business May 31, 2026 | 11:50 pm

Gov't Reminds Investors 'Indonesia is Not Just Bali'

Indonesia seeks to attract tourism sector investments to regions outside Bali.
Business May 31, 2026 | 10:48 pm

Indonesia Offers 0% Income Tax for Exporters Keeping Export Proceeds in Domestic Banks

Indonesia will grant a 0% income tax rate to compliant exporters that retain export earnings in domestic banks.
Business May 31, 2026 | 10:33 pm

Indonesia Launches Single-Gate Export System for Palm Oil, Coal, and Ferroalloys

Indonesia has begun rolling out a centralized export system for key commodities to boost transparency and state revenue.
Business May 31, 2026 | 10:10 pm

Indonesia's Cocoa Bean Export Price Up Double-Digits

The protracted Hormuz blockade has resulted in logistics and insurance cost hikes, which eventually raises the cocoa bean export prices.
Business May 31, 2026 | 11:14 am

Indonesia Cuts CPO Reference Price by $20 as One-Gate Export Nears

Indonesia has cut the CPO reference price to $1,029.51 per metric ton as the one-gate export system nears.
Business May 30, 2026 | 2:23 pm

Prabowo Returns to Jakarta with $3.5 Billion French Deals

These French commercial deals cover the trade, energy security, and defense sectors, although not much is known about the details.
News May 30, 2026 | 11:46 am

Danantara Says No IPO Plan Yet for Nascent Export Agency

Danantara says there remains much work to be done and IPO talks for the export agency DSI might be too early.
Business May 30, 2026 | 10:00 am

France, Indonesia Mustn't Rely on Major Powers for Minerals: Macron

Macron told Prabowo that Indonesia and France must not work together to avoid relying on major powers for minerals and raw materials.
News May 29, 2026 | 1:00 pm

Palm Oil and Coal Sectors Fear Fallout From Indonesia’s New Export Regime

Despite the approaching trial period of , key details of the one-gate export policy also remain unresolved.
Business May 29, 2026 | 8:20 am

ASEAN on Right Path by Not Mimicking EU Single Currency

"ASEAN sees the EU as a role model, but the group is not mimicking the European bloc", economist Lili Yan Ing says.
Business May 28, 2026 | 1:35 pm

Finance Minister Names Major Palm Oil Exporters in Transfer Pricing Probe

"We will not make these companies shut down, but they must pay their obligations based on the examination results,” he said.
Business May 26, 2026 | 7:24 pm