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  • News Indonesia Passes New Employment Protection Law
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    Indonesia Passes New Employment Protection Law

    Indonesia has passed a new Employment Protection Law covering contracts, wages, layoffs and severance, introducing stronger worker protections while leaving several key details to subsequent implementing regulations.

  • News Marketplace PPh Article 22 Collection Starts 1 November 2026
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    Marketplace PPh Article 22 Collection Starts 1 November 2026

    Indonesia’s marketplace PPh Article 22 collection mechanism will take effect on 1 November 2026, following a postponement through the end of October.

  • News Indonesia Targets B60 Biodiesel Implementation in 2027
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    Indonesia Targets B60 Biodiesel Implementation in 2027

    Indonesia plans to introduce B60 biodiesel in 2027 as part of its energy policy, while the government assesses feedstock availability, production capacity and technical specifications ahead of implementation.

  • News Indonesia Tightens Halal and Non-Halal Compliance Requirements for Imported Products
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    Indonesia Tightens Halal and Non-Halal Compliance Requirements for Imported Products

    Indonesia’s phased halal certification requirements under GR No. 42/2024 are approaching their first major deadline on 17 October 2026, prompting importers to assess affected products and prepare for compliance.

  • News Indonesia Eases Export-Proceeds Rules for Qualifying Mining Exporters
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    Indonesia Eases Export-Proceeds Rules for Qualifying Mining Exporters

    Indonesia has introduced more flexible foreign-exchange retention requirements for qualifying mining exporters, reducing the amount and period for which export proceeds must be kept in the domestic financial system.

  • News Bank Indonesia Keeps BI Rate at 5.75% in August 2026 amid Global Volatility
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    Bank Indonesia Keeps BI Rate at 5.75% in August 2026 amid Global Volatility

    Bank Indonesia kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.75% in August 2026, maintaining its focus on rupiah stability and inflation amid continued global financial market volatility.

  • News EU Moves CEPA Deal Closer to Signing
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    EU Moves CEPA Deal Closer to Signing

    The European Commission’s submission of the Indonesia-EU CEPA and IPA proposals to the Council marks the latest step in the ratification process, with the agreements expected to support trade, investment, market access and economic relations between Indonesia and the EU.

  • News EKONID Hosts Online Roundtable on Indonesia's 2026 Fiscal Legislation
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    EKONID Hosts Online Roundtable on Indonesia’s 2026 Fiscal Legislation

    EKONID hosted an Online Roundtable on Indonesia’s 2026 fiscal legislation, bringing together government and tax experts to discuss policy priorities, regulatory developments, digital tax compliance, and emerging fiscal risks affecting businesses. The session provided member companies with insights into Indonesia’s medium-term growth strategy, tax reforms including the Global Minimum Tax and CoreTax implementation, and practical compliance considerations amid evolving economic conditions.

  • News Understanding the EU–Indonesia CEPA: An interview with Carsten Sorensen, EU Delegation in Jakarta
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    Understanding the EU–Indonesia CEPA: An interview with Carsten Sorensen, EU Delegation in Jakarta

    Following the conclusion of negotiations for the EU–Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), AHK Indonesia/EKONID spoke with Carsten Sorensen, Head of Trade and Economic Section at the EU Delegation in Jakarta, about what the deal entails, its timeline, and its expected impact.