Batang, Aug. 22 -- Indonesia is now the sixth-largest footwear exporter in the world, with exports reaching USD 3.77 billion, according to Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita.

The minister made the announcement on Thursday at a shipping event for Converse shoes made by PT Yih Quan Footwear Indonesia, located in the Batang Industropolis Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Central Java.

"This shows that Indonesia can produce shoes that meet international standards," he said, pointing to the success of Converse exports as proof.

He highlighted the achievement of PT Yih Quan Footwear as a concrete example of successful investment in the Batang Special Economic Zone.

Beyond export performance, Kartasasmita also emphasized the positive ...