Other Briefings
Indonesia’s Omnibus Law: New Regulation to Ease the Hiring of Foreign Workers
GR 34/2021 regulation aims to ease the process of hiring foreign workers in Indonesia.
Opportunities for Foreign Investors in Indonesia’s Digital Economy – Latest Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine
In this issue of the ASEAN Briefing magazine, we examine new investment opportunities in Indonesia’s digital economy.
Canada, Indonesia Trade Talks Begin for Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Canada has announced that it launched public consultations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Indonesia.
Investment Infrastructure Projects in Indonesia Contributing to Improved Manufacturing Capability
Investments in infrastructure are contributing to Indonesia’s improved manufacturing capabilities.
Indonesia to Prepare Positive Investment List
Indonesia’s government is preparing a draft Presidential Regulation on investment business fields — dubbed the positive investment list.
Bank Indonesia Issues Regulation on Payment Systems
Bank Indonesia issued Regulation No.22/23/PBI/2020, which aims to structure the regulatory framework of the country’s payment systems.
Indonesia Issues New Regulation on Investment Activity Reports
Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) issued regulation BKPM Reg 6/2020, which pertains to the submission of investment activity reports (LKPM) by foreign companies.
Indonesia’s Digital Economy Attracts Investments from US Tech Giants
US tech giants Tesla, Google, and Amazon have shown interest in investing in Indonesia, in particular, in its digital economy and electric vehicle industry.
Indonesia’s 2021 Minimum Wage: No Increases for Most Provinces
The Ministry of Manpower issued a circular in October 2020 advising regional governments not to increase the monthly minimum wage rates due to the ongoing pandemic.
US Extends GSP Status for Indonesia
The US extended Indonesia’s Generalized System of Preference (GSP) status in early November 2020, meaning thousands of Indonesian exports to the US are duty free.
