Jakarta, March 9 -- The Indonesian Government will ease regulations to support the growth of the furniture industry, boost its competitiveness, and expand the industry's global reach, according to Deputy Minister of Industry Faisol Riza.

He said that regulatory ease is one of the government's main measures to support the furniture industry in coping with global challenges.

Regulatory support is key for boosting the strength and growth of the furniture and craft industries in Indonesia, the official added.

According to Riza, although the global economic situation is currently not favourable, Indonesia's non-oil and gas manufacturing industry sector continues to grow and remains strong, and even experiences significant growth.

The contr...