Indonesia pushes for deeper Asia-Pacific trade integration, AI-driven growth
( November 5, 2026, 02:25 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Indonesia has called for deeper Asia-Pacific economic integration through a proposed regional free trade area, stronger digital-trade cooperation and greater use of artificial intelligence to improve trade efficiency, the country's Trade Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. Speaking at the 37th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation ministerial meeting on Tuesday, Trade Minister Budi Santoso reaffirmed Indonesia's support for the Putrajaya Vision 2040 and the proposed Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific. He urged members to strengthen policy research, information sharing and capacity building while building on existing regional trade agreements and accounting for differences in economic capacities. Indonesia also emphasized that developing economies and small businesses should benefit from regional integration and technological advances.Statement follows (in Indonesian)....
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