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  • 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.

  • News Online Roundtable 2025 Halal Certification
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    EKONID Hosts Online Roundtable on Upcoming Mandatory Halal Certification for Imported Products

    On September 30, 2025, EKONID successfully hosted the Online Roundtable event titled “Upcoming Mandatory Halal Certification for Imported Products: Legal Certainty and Business Opportunities”.

  • News Indonesia, EU Seal Trade Agreement After Years of Negotiations
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    Indonesia, EU Seal Trade Agreement After Years of Negotiations

    Indonesia and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a long-awaited trade agreement, finalizing the Indonesia–EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (I-EU CEPA) after nearly a decade of talks.

  • EU Announces Multi-Entry Schengen Visa Arrangement for Indonesian Citizens
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    EU Announces Multi-Entry Schengen Visa Arrangement for Indonesian Citizens

    In a press conference held in Brussels, Belgium on Sunday, July 13, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new visa policy that will allow eligible Indonesian citizens to obtain multi-entry Schengen visas with longer validity periods. This marks a significant development in EU–Indonesia relations and is expected to facilitate greater ease of travel for business, tourism, and academic exchange.

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    Indonesia Remains Committed to Driving Energy Efficiency in Industries, Transport, Homes

    Lately, the Indonesian capital of Jakarta has been seeing itself starring in many headlines around the world for the wrong reason: that of being one of the world’s most polluted cities on Earth, at least according to IQAir, a Swiss-based air quality technology company that also operates AirVisual, a real-time air quality information platform.

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    EKONID Hosts Legal Roundtable: Navigating Opportunities and Compliance: Indonesia’s New Import Regulatory Landscape

    EKONID successfully hosted the online roundtable event titled “Navigating Opportunities and Compliance: Indonesia’s New Import Regulatory Landscape” via Zoom Meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2024. The event was aimed at equipping EKONID’s members with a thorough understanding of Ministry of Trade Regulation No. 8 of 2024 (“MoT No. 8/2024”), an import policy issued by the Government of Indonesia on May 17, 2024.

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    Indonesia Plans Billions in Investments in the Water Sector

    Indonesia urgently needs to expand drinking water supply and sewage disposal in cities. The greatest need is in the metropolis of Jakarta.