September 26, 2025 | 04:29 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Friday, September 26, 2025. Here are the highlights: Indonesian Bonded Zone in Cirebon Claimed to Absorb Over 112,000 Workers; What Benefits Will Indonesia Gain from Its Trade Deal with Canada?; and Indonesian Govt Says IEU-CEPA to Scrap 98% of Tariffs in EU Market.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Indonesian Bonded Zone in Cirebon Claimed to Absorb Over 112,000 Workers
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The bonded zone of Cirebon, Indramayu, Majalengka, and Kuningan (Ciayumajakuning) is claimed to have absorbed more than 112 thousand workers. These workers are spread across several industries that contribute the highest export value in the region.
The Head of the Cirebon Customs Office, Abdul Rasyid, explains that the bonded zone in the region has become one of the drivers of economic growth. "As of September 2025, the number of companies enjoying the facilities has grown by almost 77 percent compared to 2022, with the footwear industry dominating," he said on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
2. What Benefits Will Indonesia Gain from Its Trade Deal with Canada?
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso expressed confidence that the signing of the Indonesia–Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA-CEPA) will unlock wider market access and strengthen economic ties between the two nations.
“The Indonesia–Canada CEPA marks a new chapter in the economic relationship of both countries,” Budi said in a press release on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
The agreement was officially signed in Ottawa on Wednesday, September 24, by Budi Santoso and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, with President Prabowo Subianto witnessing the event.
3. Indonesian Govt Says IEU-CEPA to Scrap 98% of Tariffs in EU Market
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Ministry of Trade stated that the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) can eliminate up to 98 percent of tariff lines in the European Union market.
"Eliminating up to 98 percent of the total tariffs, removing almost all trade barriers for goods and services, and opening the way for investments," said Director General of International Trade Negotiations at the Ministry of Trade, Djatmiko Bris Witjaksono, in a written statement on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
He stated that Indonesia and the EU target to implement this agreement by January 2027.
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Indonesian Govt Says IEU-CEPA to Scrap 98% of Tariffs in EU Market
5 jam lalu
Indonesia's Ministry of Trade states that the IEU-CEPA trade agreement can eliminate up to 98 percent of tariff lines in the EU market.
What Benefits Will Indonesia Gain from Its Trade Deal with Canada?
9 jam lalu
Indonesian government said the deal gives Canada preferential access to over 6,500 Indonesian products, covering more than 90 percent of tariff lines.
Indonesian Bonded Zone in Cirebon Claimed to Absorb Over 112,000 Workers
17 jam lalu
Cirebon Customs Office head, Abdul Rasyid, explains how the bonded zone in his jurisdiction has become one of the catalysts for economic growth.
Indonesia, Canada Ink ICA-CEPA to Bolster Trade Relations
18 jam lalu
Indonesia and Canada have agreed on the Indonesia-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA-CEPA).
After Ottawa Meetings, Prabowo Continues Working Visit in Amsterdam
1 hari lalu
Prabowo departed Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport at 09:00 PM local time en route to the Netherlands.
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1 hari lalu
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Indonesia's Prabowo, Canadian PM Carney Ink Three Major Bilateral Deals
1 hari lalu
Prabowo met with Canadian PM Mark Carney in Ottawa on Wednesday, September 24 to reaffirm the longstanding friendship between the two nations.
President Prabowo Arrives in Canada Following UN Speech in New York
1 hari lalu
President Prabowo's schedule in Canada includes a bilateral meeting with the Governor General of Canada and a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Apindo Confident IEU-CEPA Will Create More Jobs in Indonesia
1 hari lalu
Apindo Chairperson Shinta expresses optimism for the expansion of factories and startups after the signing of the IEU-CEPA agreement.
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2 hari lalu
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