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        "id": 1863851,
        "msgid": "bni-brings-three-export-oriented-smes-into-south-korean-market-1784210126",
        "date": "2026-07-16 19:35:20",
        "title": "BNI Brings Three Export-Oriented SMEs into South Korean Market",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Business",
        "summary": "State-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) has facilitated three export-oriented small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to enter the South Korean market through the Korea Import Expo 2026. The initiative, part of the BNI Xpora programme, aims to connect Indonesian businesses with international buyers and provide comprehensive support including financing and advisory services. The move is intended to boost the global competitiveness of local products and contribute to national export growth.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta - PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, through its BNI\nXpora programme, has brought three export-oriented small and medium\nenterprises (SMEs) to enter the South Korean market by participating in\nthe Korea Import Expo 2026. The three SMEs are PT Alko Sumatra Kopi, PT\nAK Goldenesia, and PT Awan Crackers Food Indonesia, which showcased\ntheir flagship products at the Indonesian Pavilion while also\nparticipating in business meetings with several South Korean companies.\nBNI Commercial Banking Director Muhammad Iqbal stated that this\nparticipation reflects the company\u2019s commitment to supporting national\nbusinesses in entering international markets. According to him, BNI\u2019s\nsupport is not only provided through market access but also includes\nfinancing, transaction services, business mentoring, and international\nnetworks. \u2018BNI Xpora is here as a strategic partner for Indonesian\nbusinesses looking to expand into international markets. We not only\nhelp connect exporters with global buyers but also provide financing\nsupport, international transaction solutions, business advisory, and the\nnetwork access needed to enhance their competitiveness and business\nsustainability,\u2019 Iqbal said. During the exhibition, the participants\ntook part in business matching sessions with several South Korean\ncompanies, including Sajo Foodist, Neple Co., Nokchawon, Hermos Co.,\nLtd., GS Global, and Hurum Co., Ltd.\u00a0These meetings were aimed at\nopening new export transaction opportunities, exploring distribution\ncooperation, and expanding the penetration of Indonesian products in the\nSouth Korean market. The exhibition, organised by the Korea Importers\nAssociation (KOIMA), took place at COEX Hall B, Seoul, from 23 to 25\nJune 2026. The event was attended by around 200 companies from more than\n30 countries, with a target of over 10,000 buyers and trade\nparticipants. The participation of Indonesian SMEs in the Korea Import\nExpo 2026 was made possible through synergy between the Embassy of the\nRepublic of Indonesia in Seoul, the Ministry of Trade via the Trade\nAttach\u00e9 in Seoul, BNI Seoul Overseas Branch Office, and BNI Xpora. Iqbal\nnoted that market access remains one of the main challenges for\nIndonesian businesses seeking to expand overseas. These obstacles are\nnot limited to finding buyers but also include product readiness,\ndistribution networks, financing, and understanding of international\ntrade transactions. Therefore, BNI Xpora continues to expand\ncollaboration with the government, Indonesian representatives abroad,\nbusiness associations, and international partners to connect national\nexporters with potential buyers in various countries. This support is\nfurther strengthened through BNI\u2019s international network, including the\nBNI Seoul Overseas Branch Office. Through this network, exporters can\naccess international trade transaction services and digital transaction\nmanagement via BNIdirect. \u2018BNI Xpora is designed to help Indonesian\nbusinesses upgrade through three main pillars: Go Productive, Go\nDigital, and Go Global. This support is realised through financing,\nmentoring, business matching, and access to international markets,\u2019\nIqbal said. He added that BNI\u2019s participation in international\nexhibitions also embodies the spirit of Swadharma Bhakti Nagara, which\nhas coloured the company\u2019s eight-decade journey. This spirit is realised\nby strengthening BNI\u2019s role as a partner for business growth and a\nsupporter of national product expansion. Through its participation in\nthe Korea Import Expo 2026, BNI hopes that more Indonesian businesses\nwill gain opportunities to build networks, increase export transactions,\nand expand product distribution in the global market. This step is also\nexpected to strengthen the competitiveness of SMEs and contribute to\nexport growth and the national economy.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bni-brings-three-export-oriented-smes-into-south-korean-market-1784210126",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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