Tangerang, 17 October 2025 – PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) continue support its fostered micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in showcasing their products at the Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2025, held on 15–19 October 2025 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE), Tangerang. This marks the third consecutive year of BCA’s participation in TEI since its debut in 2023.
BCA’s participation in TEI 2025 is part of the Bakti BCA Go Export program. This initiative is designed to strengthen MSMEs’ business capabilities through incubation and mentoring activities, as well as facilitation of access to international markets. This year, around 20 partner MSMEs are joining the exhibition, each having undergone a rigorous curation and coaching process from 2023 to 2025. Their showcased products include spices, kitchenware, wooden crafts, footwear, chocolate, and coffee products.
“Through the Bakti BCA program, the company consistently implements sustainable initiatives to enhance the competitiveness of MSMEs. We believe that MSMEs have tremendous potential to bring Indonesia’s finest products to the global stage. Through TEI 2025, we aim to create more opportunities for our partner MSMEs to expand their business networks and penetrate export markets,,” said Vice President Director BCA John Kosasih.
TEI is an international trade exhibition initiated by the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia in 1985. The 2025 edition carries the theme “Discover Indonesia’s Excellence: Trade Beyond Boundaries,” featuring three main product categories: Food, Beverage, and Agricultural Products; Manufactured Products; and Services & Lifestyle. The exhibition also includes B2B Business Matching, Trade Missions, Business Forums, and Business Counseling sessions.
“MSMEs play a vital role in strengthening Indonesia’s economy. Government data shows that MSMEs contribute around 60% of the nation’s GDP and employ up to 117 million workers. We hope the participation of Bakti BCA partner MSMEs at TEI 2025 will help open broader market access, increase their revenues, and strengthen their contribution to national growth,” John added.
The Bakti BCA Go Export program reflects the Bank’s continuous commitment to improving community welfare, particularly through its MSME pillars and Desa Bakti. The program has already delivered tangible results: by the end of 2024, two partner MSMEs successfully made their first exports, an agricultural enterprise from Jember shipped its products to Malaysia and Papua New Guinea, while a spice producer from Padang entered the Thai market for the first time. As of May 2025, the total export value generated by Bakti BCA MSMEs has exceeded Rp100 billion.
Beyond Bakti BCA Go Export, BCA also supports MSME empowerment through training programs and halal certification assistance. Between 2023 and 2024, BCA helped facilitate the issuance of approximately 3.000 halal certificates for MSMEs across Indonesia. Continuing in 2025, BCA aims to support the issuance of another 2.000 halal certificates through ongoing training initiatives.
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BCA Vice President Director John Kosasih Visits Bakti BCA MSME Booth – BCA Vice President Director John Kosasih (second right) and EVP Commercial & SME Banking Freddy Iman (second left) visit the Bakti BCA MSME booth during the opening of Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2025, Wednesday (15/10) at ICE BSD, Tangerang. This year, BCA showcases around 20 MSMEs that have undergone a comprehensive curation and mentoring process since 2023.
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Empowering Local Entrepreneurs to Go Global – Visitors show enthusiasm at the Bakti BCA booth during Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2025, Wednesday (15/10) at ICE BSD, Tangerang. This participation reflects BCA’s continued commitment to expanding market access for its partner MSMEs and fostering sustainable economic growth.
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About PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (as of 30 June 2025)
BCA is one of Indonesia's leading banks that focuses on transaction banking and provides credit facilities and financial solutions for corporate, commercial, SME, and consumer segments. At the end of June 2025, BCA served more than 42 million customer accounts, supported by 1.264 branch offices, 19.854 ATMs, as well as internet & mobile banking services and Halo BCA contact center that can be accessed 24 hours. BCA's presence is supported by a number of subsidiaries that focus on vehicle financing, sharia banking, securities, general and life insurance, digital banking, remittances, and venture capital. BCA is committed to building long-term relationships with customers, prioritizing mutual interests, and creating a positive impact on society at large. With more than 27.000 employees, BCA's vision is to be the bank of choice for the people and an important pillar of the Indonesian economy.
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