Positioning in the New Global Supply Chain: Indonesia as the Strategic Manufacturing Base
As global supply chains realign, Indonesia is emerging as a leading hub for export-oriented manufacturing in Asia. With enterprises seeking diversified bases beyond China, the country’s strategic location…
Seize Indonesia’s “Tax Holiday” Golden Window: The Best Time for Chinese Enterprises to Enter High-Potential Industries
As global capital tightens and the OECD’s Global Minimum Tax (GMT) is fully implemented, the Indonesian government has chosen to go against the tide—extending its “tax holiday” policy until December 31, 2025, sending a strong signal of continued openness to high-quality foreign investment…
Foreign Capital Accelerates into Indonesian Bond Market: Signaling Economic Confidence and Growth Opportunities
Indonesia’s bond market has recently seen another positive development. According to reports from Reuters and other authoritative sources, in May 2025, net foreign inflows into Indonesia’s local currency bond market reached USD 1.7 billion, marking one of the highest monthly records in nearly a decade…
Why Is Jakarta Becoming the New Favourite for Chinese Business Hubs in Southeast Asia?
In recent years, as China–Indonesia bilateral cooperation continues to deepen, Chinese enterprises are accelerating their steps toward expanding into Indonesia. As the largest economy in Southeast Asia and a key node of the Belt and Road Initiative…
Common Hiring Pitfalls for Foreign Companies in Indonesia: Beware the Financial Risks of “High Salary, Low Ability” Employees
As Indonesia continues to attract foreign direct investment, more and more Chinese enterprises are accelerating their overseas expansion by setting up companies and seizing market opportunities in Indonesia. However, during the initial team setup and day-to-day operations…
Indonesia’s QR Code Payment System Faces Scrutiny from the U.S.
Recently, the U.S. government listed Indonesia’s standardized QR code payment system—QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard)—as a potential trade barrier in its official 2025 National Trade Estimate (NTE) Report…
Strategic Decisions in a Global Landscape: What Apple’s Investment in Indonesia Means for Foreign Investors
Indonesia has once again captured global attention – this time, with one of the world’s most influential tech giants taking center stage: Apple Inc. According to reports, Apple has decided to establish a manufacturing facility in Indonesia for its Apple Tag product. ..
Why Chinese Enterprise Should Look to Indonesia Amid Escalating U.S – China Trade Tensions
As the U.S continues to tighten its trade policies toward China, including plans to raise tariffs on some Chinese goods to as high as 145% many global manufacturers are actively rethinking their supply chain strategies…
Indonesia’s New Era of Tax Digitalization: How Does the Core Tax System (CTS) Reshape Tax Administration?
In this digital era, technology has influenced almost all aspects of life, including taxation. One of the innovations that is being implemented in Indonesia is the new tax administration system: Core Tax. This system aims to improve tax administration efficiency,..
Accurate Tax Refund, Compliance and Tax Relief – A Complete Analysis of Indonesian Tax Refunds
In the realm of taxation, tax restitution refers to the refund of overpaid taxes to taxpayers, which can occur for several reasons. Tax restitution is the return of excess tax payments made by taxpayers to the government. This situation may arise if a taxpayer has paid extra..