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#12862951

15 October 2025

Stacks of imported fabric are in a garment warehouse in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 15, 2025. The Indonesian Filament Fiber and Yarn Manufacturers Association (APSyFI) calls on Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa to take immediate action to safeguard the national textile and textile products (TPT) industry. This request comes in response to illegal import practices and product dumping, which have led to the closure of dozens of textile factories and mass layoffs over the past 1.5 years, since January 2024.

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#12862952

15 October 2025

Stacks of imported fabric are in a garment warehouse in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 15, 2025. The Indonesian Filament Fiber and Yarn Manufacturers Association (APSyFI) calls on Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa to take immediate action to safeguard the national textile and textile products (TPT) industry. This request comes in response to illegal import practices and product dumping, which have led to the closure of dozens of textile factories and mass layoffs over the past 1.5 years, since January 2024.

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#12862953

15 October 2025

Stacks of imported fabric are in a garment warehouse in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 15, 2025. The Indonesian Filament Fiber and Yarn Manufacturers Association (APSyFI) calls on Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa to take immediate action to safeguard the national textile and textile products (TPT) industry. This request comes in response to illegal import practices and product dumping, which have led to the closure of dozens of textile factories and mass layoffs over the past 1.5 years, since January 2024.

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#12862954

15 October 2025

Stacks of imported fabric are in a garment warehouse in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 15, 2025. The Indonesian Filament Fiber and Yarn Manufacturers Association (APSyFI) calls on Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa to take immediate action to safeguard the national textile and textile products (TPT) industry. This request comes in response to illegal import practices and product dumping, which have led to the closure of dozens of textile factories and mass layoffs over the past 1.5 years, since January 2024.

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#12831879

5 October 2025

A road sign points toward Pilsen, Czech Republic, and the German-Czech border in Furth im Wald, Cham district, Bavaria, Upper Palatinate, Germany, on October 4, 2025. Furth im Wald is a border town connecting Germany and Czechia through regional roads and trade routes.

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#12787597

23 September 2025

A member of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) holds protest signs in Seoul, South Korea, on September 23, 2025, demanding an apology for the illegal arrest of Korean workers and a halt to a planned $350 billion investment in the United States. The demonstration is held as part of a campaign to condemn President Donald Trump's policies.

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#12787598

23 September 2025

A member of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) holds protest signs in Seoul, South Korea, on September 23, 2025, demanding an apology for the illegal arrest of Korean workers and a halt to a planned $350 billion investment in the United States. The demonstration is held as part of a campaign to condemn President Donald Trump's policies.

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#12730524

8 September 2025

People watch birds in cages at the bird market in Malang, East Java Province, Indonesia, on September 8, 2025. Reports from TRAFFIC in October 2024 reveal that quarantine authorities in Lampung, Indonesia, seize an astonishing 6,514 birds from a single truck. This is believed to be the country's largest seizure of illegal bird shipments from one vehicle. The birds are on their way from Sumatra to Java, the hub of the songbird trade. From 2021 to 2023, over 120,000 Sumatran songbirds are confiscated. Common species involved in these seizures include the Bar-winged Prinia, tailorbirds, white-eyes, and critically endangered species like the Javan green magpie.

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#12730525

8 September 2025

People watch birds in cages at the bird market in Malang, East Java Province, Indonesia, on September 8, 2025. Reports from TRAFFIC in October 2024 reveal that quarantine authorities in Lampung, Indonesia, seize an astonishing 6,514 birds from a single truck. This is believed to be the country's largest seizure of illegal bird shipments from one vehicle. The birds are on their way from Sumatra to Java, the hub of the songbird trade. From 2021 to 2023, over 120,000 Sumatran songbirds are confiscated. Common species involved in these seizures include the Bar-winged Prinia, tailorbirds, white-eyes, and critically endangered species like the Javan green magpie.

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#12730526

8 September 2025

A man holds a bird that is for sale at the bird market in Malang, Indonesia, on September 8, 2025. Reports from TRAFFIC in October 2024 reveal that quarantine authorities in Lampung, Indonesia, seize an astonishing 6,514 birds from a single truck. This is believed to be the country's largest seizure of illegal bird shipments from one vehicle. The birds are on their way from Sumatra to Java, the hub of the songbird trade. From 2021 to 2023, over 120,000 Sumatran songbirds are confiscated. Common species involved in these seizures include the Bar-winged Prinia, tailorbirds, white-eyes, and critically endangered species like the Javan green magpie. An expert in July 2025 describes them as ''one of the largest wildlife markets in Southeast Asia,'' which houses legally and illegally traded animals from various countries. The demand isn't just for pets but also for status symbols and participation in lucrative songbird competitions. Champion birds can fetch exceptionally high prices, creating a strong economic incentive for trapping and trading.

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#12730527

8 September 2025

A man holds a paper bag with birds for sale at the bird market in Malang, East Java Province, Indonesia, on September 8, 2025. Reports from TRAFFIC in October 2024 reveal that quarantine authorities in Lampung, Indonesia, seize an astonishing 6,514 birds from a single truck. This is believed to be the country's largest seizure of illegal bird shipments from one vehicle. The birds are on their way from Sumatra to Java, the hub of the songbird trade. From 2021 to 2023, over 120,000 Sumatran songbirds are confiscated. Common species involved in these seizures include the Bar-winged Prinia, tailorbirds, white-eyes, and critically endangered species like the Javan green magpie. An expert in July 2025 describes them as ''one of the largest wildlife markets in Southeast Asia,'' which houses legally and illegally traded animals from various countries. The demand isn't just for pets but also for status symbols and participation in lucrative songbird competitions. Champion birds can fetch exceptionally high prices, creating a strong economic incentive for trapping and trading.

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#12730535

8 September 2025

People watch birds in cages at the bird market in Malang, East Java Province, Indonesia, on September 8, 2025. Reports from TRAFFIC in October 2024 reveal that quarantine authorities in Lampung, Indonesia, seize an astonishing 6,514 birds from a single truck. This is believed to be the country's largest seizure of illegal bird shipments from one vehicle. The birds are on their way from Sumatra to Java, the hub of the songbird trade. From 2021 to 2023, over 120,000 Sumatran songbirds are confiscated. Common species involved in these seizures include the Bar-winged Prinia, tailorbirds, white-eyes, and critically endangered species like the Javan green magpie.

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#12730528

8 September 2025

The paper bag with birds lies on the ground, also for sale at the bird market in Malang, East Java Province, Indonesia, on September 8, 2025. Reports from TRAFFIC in October 2024 reveal that quarantine authorities in Lampung, Indonesia, seize an astonishing 6,514 birds from a single truck. This is believed to be the country's largest seizure of illegal bird shipments from one vehicle. The birds are on their way from Sumatra to Java, the hub of the songbird trade. From 2021 to 2023, over 120,000 Sumatran songbirds are confiscated. Common species involved in these seizures include the Bar-winged Prinia, tailorbirds, white-eyes, and critically endangered species like the Javan green magpie. An expert in July 2025 describes them as ''one of the largest wildlife markets in Southeast Asia,'' which houses legally and illegally traded animals from various countries. The demand isn't just for pets but also for status symbols and participation in lucrative songbird competitions. Champion birds can fetch exceptionally high prices, creating a strong economic incentive for trapping and trading.

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#12730529

8 September 2025

A bird for sale is kept in a cage at the bird market in Malang, East Java Province, Indonesia, on September 8, 2025. Reports from TRAFFIC in October 2024 reveal that quarantine authorities in Lampung, Indonesia, seize an astonishing 6,514 birds from a single truck. This is believed to be the country's largest seizure of illegal bird shipments from one vehicle. The birds are on their way from Sumatra to Java, the hub of the songbird trade. From 2021 to 2023, over 120,000 Sumatran songbirds are confiscated. Common species involved in these seizures include the Bar-winged Prinia, tailorbirds, white-eyes, and critically endangered species like the Javan green magpie.

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#12730530

8 September 2025

A bird for sale is kept in a cage at the bird market in Malang, East Java Province, Indonesia, on September 8, 2025. Reports from TRAFFIC in October 2024 reveal that quarantine authorities in Lampung, Indonesia, seize an astonishing 6,514 birds from a single truck. This is believed to be the country's largest seizure of illegal bird shipments from one vehicle. The birds are on their way from Sumatra to Java, the hub of the songbird trade. From 2021 to 2023, over 120,000 Sumatran songbirds are confiscated. Common species involved in these seizures include the Bar-winged Prinia, tailorbirds, white-eyes, and critically endangered species like the Javan green magpie.

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#12730531

8 September 2025

A bird for sale is kept in a cage at the bird market in Malang, East Java Province, Indonesia, on September 8, 2025. Reports from TRAFFIC in October 2024 reveal that quarantine authorities in Lampung, Indonesia, seize an astonishing 6,514 birds from a single truck. This is believed to be the country's largest seizure of illegal bird shipments from one vehicle. The birds are on their way from Sumatra to Java, the hub of the songbird trade. From 2021 to 2023, over 120,000 Sumatran songbirds are confiscated. Common species involved in these seizures include the Bar-winged Prinia, tailorbirds, white-eyes, and critically endangered species like the Javan green magpie.

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