Indonesia furniture makers turn to new markets in face of EU deforestation rule

Industry sees India, ASEAN and Africa as alternative customers

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Indonesia's furniture and handicraft industry is facing pressure due to a new European Union regulation aimed at fighting deforestation. (Photo by Nana Shibata) 

NANA SHIBATA, Nikkei staff writer

JAKARTA -- Indonesia is looking to carve out new markets for its furniture and wooden goods as one of its top buyers, the European Union, is gearing up to implement a new rule to help preserve the world's forests.

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