Day: August 10, 2022

Ministry targeting US$10 billion in transactions at 37th TEI

The Ministry of Trade is targeting transactions of up to US$10 billion at the 37th Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) this year.The expo will be held offline from October 19 to 23, 2022, at ICE BSD, Tangerang, and online from October 19–December 19.”If last ye…

Governor Kamil initiates West Java Urban Farming Program

The West Java provincial government launched the West Java Urban Farming Program that will start on August 19, 2022.With the program rolling out, tomatoes, chilies, and shallots will be planted in the land of offices in the West Java Provincial Governm…

Greater Jakarta: Number of public transport users on the rise

The use of public transportation in Greater Jakarta, or “Jabodetabek” (Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi), has shown an upward trend since the COVID-19 pandemic after declining by 95 percent due to mobility restrictions.The upward trend has …

Minister seeks regulatory support for developing kratom trade

Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Minister Teten Masduki has sought strong regulatory support for ensuring the continuity of kratom(Mitragyna speciosa) trade in Indonesia, considering the huge market demand for the herbal plant.Curre…