Other Briefings
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.
The Indonesia-Singapore Reciprocal Green Lane: Salient Features
Indonesia and Singapore established a ‘green lane’ on October 12, 2020, to facilitate business and official travel between the two countries. Applications were open from October 26.
Indonesia Issues Latest COVID-19 Immigration Measures
On October 1, 2020, Indonesia issued Reg 26/2020, which relaxes certain criteria for foreign visitors to be able to enter Indonesia.
Planning Your 2021 Investment Budget: Opportunities in Indonesia
International businesses planning their 2021 investment budgets should see Indonesia as ASEAN’s best growth potential in the long-term.
Relocating Your Business Operations to Indonesia: A Guide for US Investors
Indonesia’s robust economic growth, sound fiscal policies, and political reforms have long made the country an attractive investment destination for US investors.
