In a collaborative academic session hosted at BINUS Business School, MBA students from Louisiana State University (LSU) Shreveport engaged in an immersive dialogue on Indonesia’s industrial and economic landscape. Delivered by Dr. Ami Fitri Utami, the session highlighted the country’s robust 2024 GDP growth of 5.03%, burgeoning digital economy, and strategic role within ASEAN through trade pacts like RCEP. Students explored Indonesia’s key sectors: manufacturing, digital startups, natural resources, and tourism, while dissecting real-world trade data between Indonesia and the U.S.

The session emphasized Indonesia’s potential as a trade partner and investment hub for sustainable and inclusive business practices—aligning directly with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth. By promoting knowledge exchange and global collaboration, the session encouraged future business leaders to adopt ethical, culturally sensitive, and sustainability-focused market strategies.

This event contributes to SDG 8 by enhancing cross-border understanding of economic inclusivity, job creation, and the importance of local partnerships in sustainable growth. Moreover, students gained insights into how businesses can operate responsibly in diverse cultural and regulatory environments—essential for achieving resilient and ethical global trade systems.

As the world leans toward interconnected, sustainable economies, sessions like these equip the next generation of leaders to make informed decisions that balance profit with purpose—strengthening the global agenda for inclusive economic progress.