Bogor, West Java, June 12 -- Minister of Trade Budi Santoso has invited university students to become "export activists" who can encourage micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) products to penetrate international markets while also creating jobs after graduation.

At the Campuspreneur 2026 event at IPB University here in West Java, on Friday, Santoso emphasized the importance of students having aspirations and big dreams from an early age, including becoming successful exporters.

According to him, the entrepreneurial spirit needs to be instilled so that the younger generation is not only oriented toward seeking employment but is also able to create business opportunities for others.

"Be activists, everyone must be activists, but ...