Jakarta, October 15, 2025 – The Ministry of Creative Economy supports Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) which accelerates the export of a sustainable creative economy. Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya hopes that TEI will also enhance competitiveness, connect businesses globally, and promote Indonesian exports.
Doc. Bureau of Communications, Ministry of Creative Economy – Minister of Creative Economy, Teuku Riefky Harsya, visited one of the booths at the 40th Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) at the International Convention Exhibition (ICE) BSD City, Tangerang, on Wednesday (October 15, 2025).
"The Ministry of Creative Economy affirms exports acceleration through TEI 2025 as a form of synergy between ministries in positioning the creative economy as the new engine of national economic growth," said Minister Teuku Riefky on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
Held at the International Convention Exhibition (ICE) BSD City, Tangerang, TEI 2025 is the 40th edition, serving as concrete proof of the sustainability of the largest trade exhibition in Indonesia. Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky believes that this event, which focuses on the export community and brings together potential international buyers with the full support of the government and the private sector, will boost investment and expand exports, especially for leading creative economy sub-sectors.
The Ministry of Creative Economy is among the key collaborators, activating four creative and innovative booths, including 3 ASIK program activation booths for the culinary sub-sector (21 local brands), the fashion sub-sector (17 local brands), and the craft sub-sector (15 local brands). Additionally, one booth under the Directorate of New Digital Technology, features exhibitions and technology demos from Indonesia’s leading startups in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented & Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Blockchain & Web3, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Doc. Communication Bureau of Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency.
"I am truly proud to visit each activation under the Ministry of Creative Economy, where every creative subsector demonstrates its commitment to promoting its products and services. This reflects our capacity-building efforts aimed at generating export value while accelerating creative economy downstreaming through various creations and innovations," said Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky.
Meanwhile, Minister of Trade Budi Santoso, as the host, highlighted the growth of Indonesia's exports, which contributes to increasing investment appeal and national economic growth. Budi Santoso also emphasized that the trade transaction target for the 40th TEI must reach IDR 16.5 billion.
"TEI is one of the tangible manifestations of strategic and collaborative programs that support downstreaming and industrialization to increase exports, expand international markets, and strengthen Indonesia's opportunities in the global supply chain. We can report that for the period of January-August 2025, the value of Indonesia's exports increased by 7.72 percent or equivalent to US$ 185.12 billion," said Budi Santoso while giving his speech at TEI 2025.
Doc. Communication Bureau of Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency.
The 40th TEI 2025, initiated by the Ministry of Trade, takes place from October 15-19, 2025, and is attended by 8,045 registered buyers from 130 countries. Visitors can participate in a series of activities such as exhibitions, seminars, business matching, and trade missions at TEI 2025, which carries the theme "Discover Indonesia’s Excellence: Trade Beyond Boundaries."
As a business-to-business platform, the 40th TEI is able to establish cooperation and foster new prospects for business growth and global product distribution. This year, TEI features three main sectors or zones, including the first zone for food, beverage, and agricultural products (16 categories); the second zone for manufacturing products and services (20 categories); and the third zone for fashion, home decor, and lifestyle (23 categories).
"Through the spirit of cooperation and optimism that we build together, I am confident that Indonesia will continue to strengthen its position as a dominant economic power with high absorption capacity in the world market for the welfare of the nation and mutual prosperity," said the Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan.
Doc. Communication Bureau of Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency.
Also present at the opening of the 40th TEI 2025 were the Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Maman Abdurrahman, Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri, Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Anindya Bakrie, Governor of Banten Andra Soni, and several representatives from ambassadors of friendly countries.
Meanwhile, Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky was accompanied by the Deputy for Cultural Creativity and Design Yuke Sri Rahayu, the Deputy for Digital Creativity and Technology Muhammad Neil El Himam, the Director of Culinary Andy Ruswar, the Director for Crafts Neli Yana, the Director for Fashion Romi Astuti, and the Director for New Digital Technology Dandhy Yudha Feryawan.
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Acting Head of Bureau for Communication
Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency
