Indonesia Tells Factories: Use Trade Deals to Boost Exports

Indonesia’s Trade Minister, Budi Santoso, has urged labor-intensive industries to ramp up exports by taking advantage of international trade agreements. The call aims to strengthen the country’s manufacturing sector and improve its global trade position. Santoso emphasized that companies must actively use these pacts to expand their markets abroad. The move targets industries that rely heavily on workers, such as textiles and footwear, where Indonesia already holds a competitive edge.