The Bali International Arbitration and Mediation Center (BIAMC) is delighted to announce its support for the Asia ADR Summit 2025, themed "East Meets Algorithm: The Future of ADR in Asia’s Digital Wave". Set to take place from 21–24 August 2025 at Guangxi University, Nanning, China, the summit is expected to bring together distinguished legal minds, tech innovators, and dispute resolution experts from across the region.

The government continues to strengthen its commitment to sustainable energy development through the release of the Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) of PT PLN (Persero) for the 2025-2034 period. This document serves as a strategic guide for transforming the national electricity sector, with a focus on reducing dependence on fossil fuels and expanding electricity access to remote areas...

In an effort to strengthen governance in the mining sector and accelerate the transition toward clean energy, the Government of Indonesia has issued new regulations aimed at enhancing sustainable resource management and supporting national decarbonization goals. These regulatory measures reflect the government's ongoing commitment to balancing economic development with environmental responsibility...

Termination of employment is one of the most sensitive and contentious aspects of labor law in Indonesia. Employers must navigate a complex regulatory framework to ensure compliance with statutory obligations and avoid costly disputes. At Arta & Partners, we have successfully represented both domestic and multinational clients in various labor disputes, ensuring fair outcomes and risk mitigation...

The rise of Artificial Intelligence has introduced transformative possibilities across industries—but with it, critical questions about how personal data is handled, protected, and regulated. Against this backdrop, the Asosiasi Profesional Privasi Data Indonesia (APPDI) hosted its third Breakfast Meeting on Thursday, 15 May 2025

As part of its energy transition roadmap, Indonesia is embracing biomass co-firing as a key decarbonization strategy. With ambitions to reach 23% renewable energy by 2025 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060, the government is transforming over 100 coal-fired power plants to integrate biomass...

In a strategic move that reinforces the global shift toward more diverse and inclusive arbitration hubs, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre ("HKIAC") and the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration ("SCCA") signed a Cooperation Agreement...

In early 2025, the Indonesian Government introduced Minister of Finance Regulation No. 5/2025 ('MoF Reg. 5/2025'), marking a significant step forward in strengthening investor confidence in the country's renewable energy sector. ..

In an increasingly interconnected world, the nature of legal proceedings is undergoing profound transformation. Against this backdrop, the Bali International Arbitration and Mediation Center (BIAMC), in collaboration with Universitas Katolik Atma Jaya, convened a virtual talkshow on Wednesday, 21 May 2025

In March 2025, the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), under the leadership of Vice President Xie Changqing, concluded a significant legal diplomacy mission to Austria aimed at advancing Sino-Austrian economic and legal collaboration. The visit was part of China's broader internationalization...

The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, has introduced a significant policy aimed at strengthening national economic resilience by requiring the retention of Export Proceeds from Natural Resources (DHE SDA) within the country...

In a recent ruling with broad implications for cross-border contract enforcement, a Chinese court confirmed the invalidity of an arbitration clause in a standard-form agreement due to lack of proper disclosure...

The Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) has issued Director General of Taxes Decree No. KEP-67/PJ/2025, which regulates the policy on waiving administrative sanctions for late payment and/or tax deposit as well as the late submission of Tax Returns (SPT)...

Pursuant to the Indonesian Financial Accounting Standards ("PSAK No. 201/2022"), financial statements serve as a structured presentation of an entity's financial position and financial performance. The obligation to prepare and present financial statements is further emphasized...

The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR), continues to strive to accelerate the energy transition to achieve its Net Zero Emission target by 2060. One of the latest steps is the issuance of MEMR Regulation No. 5 of 2025 on the Guidelines for Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) from Power Plants Using Renewable Energy Sources...

Cryptocurrency, or digital currency, has transformed the global financial system. Built on blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum enable secure, decentralized transactions. A vital aspect of this ecosystem is cryptocurrency mining-the process of verifying blockchain transactions while earning crypto rewards...

The Value Added Tax (VAT) rate in Indonesia will increase from the current 11% to 12%, effective January 1, 2025. This policy is part of the government's strategy to support the implementation of Law No. 7 of 2024 on the Harmonization of Tax Regulations (UU HPP), designed with consideration for vulnerable groups in society. ..

Indonesia remains an attractive investment destination for foreign investors. To support the investment climate, the government provides the Limited Stay Visa for Foreign Investment (Index E28A), which allows foreign investors to reside and conduct business in Indonesia for 2 (two) years...