Indonesia, with its rapidly expanding digital economy and large population, has become an attractive market for foreign companies seeking to operate applications. However, foreign entities must carefully navigate Indonesia's regulatory framework to ensure full compliance. This article outlines the key legal requirements that foreign-owned applications...

The Minister of Transportation ("MoT") enacted MoT Regulation Number 28 of 2022 concerning the Procedures for the Issuance of Port Clearance and Clearance for Vessel Activities at Port ("MoT Reg 28/2022") on 23 September 2022 that revoked the MoT Regulation Number 82 of 2014 ("MoT Reg 82/2014") and applies the new procedures regarding the issuance for Port Clearance (Surat Persetujuan Berlayar/"Port Clearance")

As a business of trust, the banking and financial services industry must protect its reputation to ensure consumer’s confidence. However, recent adoption of emerging internet communication technologies (ICT) have introduced new risks and challenges, such as safeguarding systems from cyberattacks and protecting consumer’s personal data

As Chinese companies continue to expand their presence in Indonesia, taking advantage of its rich natural resources, strategic location, and growing market, the importance of a thorough legal investigation cannot be overstated. Many promising ventures have been derailed by regulatory hurdles, unexpected legal complications, or overlooked compliance issues...

Under President Joko Widodo's leadership, Indonesia has set an ambitious strategy to become the global center of the halal industry and a fashion capital of the world. This goal is expected to be achieved in the near future, thanks to the government's intensive efforts to strengthen international cooperation and improve the halal certification system...

Every country that is on the Tokyo MoU Whitelist receives global recognition for its compliance with the rules and conventions of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), covering safety, security, and operational aspects of maritime activities. These countries are also deemed competitive on the global stage...

On 18 December 2024, something big is coming. This isn’t just a regular event—it’s the ultimate rendezvous for the minds shaping the future of data protection in Indonesia. If you’re serious about staying ahead of the game, mark your calendar now and secure your spot here. The Second Indonesia’s Annual Data Protection Summit 2024

Indonesia's construction industry is a promising arena for foreign investors, offering substantial growth opportunities amidst the country's expanding infrastructure needs. However, tapping into this market requires a thorough understanding of Indonesia's regulatory framework, which governs foreign investment in the sector...

Indonesia's construction industry is a promising arena for foreign investors, offering substantial growth opportunities amidst the country's expanding infrastructure needs. However, tapping into this market requires a thorough understanding of Indonesia's regulatory framework, which governs foreign investment in the sector...

On August 27, 2024, APPDI hosted its second Breakfast Meeting at the Four Seasons Jakarta, bringing together professionals from various industries, including law, consulting, finance, fintech, insurance, education, and IT, to discuss the theme "Time is Running Out: Are Our Companies Ready?

In its effort to boost economic growth and achieve the "2045 Golden Indonesia Vision," the Indonesian government plans to establish four new Special Economic Zones (SEZs). These new zones will be located in Batam in the Riau Islands, South Tangerang in Banten, and Morowali in Central Sulawesi. Each SEZ will focus on different sectors...

On Friday, 30 August 2024, the Bali International Arbitration and Mediation Center (BIAMC), in collaboration with the Faculty of Law at Tarumanagara University (UNTAR), successfully hosted a highly informative webinar on National and International Arbitration. Moderated by Frederick Reinhart, the BIAMC-UNTAR Law Faculty Student Ambassador, the event attracted over 200 registrants and was livestreamed to more than 300 viewers

The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) has proposed lifting the bauxite export ban enforced in June 2023. This proposal is supported by ongoing evaluations from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR), which is currently assessing the feasibility of reinstating bauxite exports. The original intent behind the ban was to stimulate domestic processing of bauxite into alumin...

The global nickel ore market has struggled with severe oversupply issues, significantly impacting nickel prices and related industries. Indonesian government has introduced several policies to boost domestic nickel mining and smelting, leading to rapid increases in production. However, this rapid growth has resulted in an oversupply in the market, causing a declin...

In a significant move to curb illegal transactions involving tin and nickel, the Indonesian Government has introduced the latest development of the Ministry and Agency Mineral and Coal Information System (Sistem Informasi Mineral dan Batu Bara antara Kementerian dan Lembaga - "SIMBARA"). This updated system now includes oversight for tin and nickel commodities...

On July 16, 2024, Indonesian media reported that the government will form a special task force to monitor illegal imports. This task force will consist of 19 ministries and agencies, including the Attorney General's office and the police, overseeing the import of clothing, electronics, ceramics, shoes, and lamps...

In 2021, the Indonesian government, alongside foreign investments in the medical sector, maximized the development of the health industry to promote the expansion of health insurance. The Health Law issued in 2023 replaced mandatory health expenditures with a performance-based budgeting system guided by market demand. This law also introduced...