Jakarta, 26 October 2026 – PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) continues to support Indonesia’s micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in expanding their market reach to the international level through the BCA MSME Go Export program. At the Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2026, held October 14–18, 2026, at ICE BSD City in Tangerang, Banten, BCA facilitated the participation of 12 MSMEs under the Bakti BCA mentorship program to introduce their flagship products to potential buyers from global markets.
During the expo, the BCA-mentored MSMEs’ participation in TEI 2026 resulted in 122 business matchmaking sessions and the signing of memorandums of understanding (MoUs), opening up business networking opportunities with 20 target countries. From these activities, the potential export value is estimated to reach USD 8.32 million or Rp148.75 billion. This potential represents a 34.12% increase from the previous year’s TEI achievement of Rp110.9 billion.
BCA EVP of Corporate Communication & Social Responsibility Hera F. Haryn, stated, “Indonesian SMEs possess the quality and potential to compete in the global market. Through the BCA UMKM Go Export program, we provide step-by-step support to business owners—from enhancing legal readiness, certification, and international product licensing, to creating company profiles and catalogs, all the way to expanding market access and connecting them with potential buyers. We hope that participation in TEI 2026 will open opportunities for sustainable cooperation and encourage even more Indonesian SMEs to enter the export market.”
The participation of 12 MSMEs in TEI 2026 is part of a series of capacity-building initiatives conducted prior to the exhibition. BCA began the process by curating 148 MSMEs under its mentorship program for the 2023–2025 period, then provided training through three online incubation classes covering product development and B2B export catalogs, strategies for price negotiation and sample orders, as well as simulations of export transactions and secure payments.
The selected MSMEs span two business sectors: food & beverages and agriculture. The range of products showcased includes coffee and cocoa, spices and natural ingredients, agricultural
products and seeds, dried noodles and instant noodles, sauces and seasonings, as well as plant-based foods and frozen foods.
During the exhibition, BCA set up a Bakti BCA booth to promote products and facilitate meetings with potential buyers, trade attachés, and representatives from the Indonesian Trade Promotion Center (ITPC). BCA also provided a facility for signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to help open up opportunities for business collaboration.
In addition to expanding market access, BCA presented banking solutions to support the needs of export-oriented businesses, ranging from working capital financing and payments from abroad to other payment solutions. This support is expected to help business owners develop their business capacity while preparing for the transactional needs of international trade.
“For BCA, expanding market access must go hand in hand with business readiness and appropriate financial support. We hope that participation in TEI 2026 will serve as a first step for the MSMEs we mentor to follow up on business opportunities—from negotiations and orders to the actual realization of exports. BCA will continue to support the development of MSMEs through mentoring, market access, and banking solutions tailored to their business needs,” explained Hera.
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BCA Brings 12 MSMEs Under Its Guidance to Participate in Trade Expo Indonesia – Visitors sampled products from BCA-mentored SMEs at the Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2026, held October 14–18, 2026. At the event, BCA facilitated the participation of 12 MSMEs supported by Bakti BCA to introduce their flagship products to potential buyers from the global market.
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Trade Expo Indonesia Helps Open Global Market Access for BCA-Mentored MSMEs – One of the business matching sessions and MoU signings that took place at the Bakti BCA booth during the Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2026 event. Over the course of the five-day exhibition, BCA-mentored MSMEs recorded 122 business matching sessions, with opportunities to network with businesses in 20 target countries.
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The Bakti BCA Booth at TEI 2026 Brings Together MSME Entrepreneurs with Prospective Buyers and ITPC Representatives – Indonesian Minister of Trade Budi Santoso visited the Bakti BCA booth at the Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2026. The Bakti BCA booth serves as a platform for promoting products and facilitating meetings with prospective buyers, trade attachés, and representatives of the Indonesian Trade Promotion Center (ITPC).
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About PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (as of 30 June 2026)
BCA is one of the leading banks in Indonesia focusing on transaction banking as well as providing credit facilities and financial solutions for corporate, commercial, SME, and consumer segments. At the end of June 2026, BCA served 42 million customer accounts and processed more than 124 million transactions daily, supported by 1.272 branch offices, 20.374 ATMs, as well as 24-hour internet & mobile banking services and Halo BCA contact center. BCA's presence is supported by several subsidiaries focusing on vehicle financing, Syariah banking, securities, general and life insurance, digital banking, and venture capital. BCA is committed to building long-term relationships with customers, prioritizing mutual interests, and creating a positive impact on the wider community. With more than 27.600 employees, BCA's vision is to be the bank of choice and the mainstay of society, serving as an essential pillar of the Indonesian economy.
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