BRI Officially Launches BRI UMKM EXPO(RT) 2025 and Microfinance Outlook to Empower Indonesia's MSMEs

TANGERANG, Indonesia,Jan. 31, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk(IDX: BBRI) officially launchedBRI UMKM EXPO(RT) 2025, held alongsideBRI Microfinance Outlook 2025atICE BSD City,Tangerang. The event was attended by key government officials, includingChairman of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Ahmad Muzani, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Muhaimin Iskandar, Minister of FinanceSri Mulyani Indrawati, Minister of MSMEsMaman Abdurrahman, Deputy Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Kartika Wirjoatmodjo, and Deputy Minister of TradeDyah Roro Esti.

"PresentingBRI UMKM EXPO(RT) 2025alongsideBRI Microfinance Outlook (MFO). We hope that the combination of these two events can supportPresident Prabowo Subianto'sAsta Citavision in creating inclusive, competitive, and sustainable economic growth,"saidBRI President Director Sunarso.

On the same occasion,Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs RI Airlangga HartartoappreciatedBRI UMKM EXPO(RT) 2025, stating that the event is a proof of BRI's commitment to empowering MSMEs."This initiative by BRI, involving1,000 MSMEs, is in line with President Prabowo'sAsta Citavision to create high-quality job opportunities,"he emphasized.

With theme"Broadening MSME's Global Outreach",BRI UMKM EXPO(RT) 2025aims to expand the market reach of Indonesian MSMEs and enhance the global competitiveness of local entrepreneurs.

BRI remains optimistic aboutIndonesia'sMSME business potential, aiming forbusiness matching deals worthUS$ 89.4 millionthroughout 2025, exceeding theUS$ 81.3 millionrecorded in2023.

Additionally, BRI is collaborating with theMinistry of Tradeto introduce business matching sessions twice a month in 2025.

For more details about the event, visitbriumkmexport.com.

BRI Microfinance Outlook 2025

Held alongside the expo,BRI Microfinance Outlook 2025serves as a strategic forum discussing economic development, themed"Empowering the People's Economy: A Pillar for Achieving Inclusive& Sustainable Growth."focusing on community empowerment as the driving force behind a grassroots-based economy.

In her speech,Finance MinisterSri Mulyani Indrawatiemphasized the crucial role of MSMEs inIndonesia'seconomic landscape, as well as BRI's active role as a state-owned enterprise (BUMN) in supporting this sector.

The forum features renowned international speakers, includingADB Chief EconomistAlbert Francis Park, Nobel Laureate Paul Romer, and Women's World Banking Head Harsha Rodrigues, discussing strategies for strengthening inclusive finance.

For more information about BANK BRI, visitwww.bri.co.id.

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