As global debates over diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) grow louder — especially in the US — many organisations are beginning to question whether these initiatives still matter.
Head of the Indonesian Agricultural Quarantine Agency (Barantin), Sahat Manaor Panggabean, confirmed that Indonesia has officially entered the Chinese market through direct exports of frozen durian.
Indonesia expects to complete tariff talks with the United States by the end of the year, its chief negotiator said on Friday, with a delegation set to visit Washington next week to resume them.
Mexico’s upper house approved new tariff measures on Wednesday, targeting imports from China and several other Asian nations with duties of up to 50% starting in 2026.
The Indonesian Ministry of Trade is working to expand trade cooperation with Canada, with a particular focus on increasing exports of tropical fruit following the signing of the Indonesia-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
The country’s rice imports are expected to end up 5.4 percent lower than originally expected this year following the temporary ban imposed by the government in September, according to a US report.
Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the palm oil sector is well-positioned to participate in the carbon market, having already embedded sustainability and circular-economy practices across its value chain.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
