Indonesian Government Mandates E-commerce Contracts to Stabilize UMKM Costs and Foster Fair Digital Marketplace
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The Indonesian government is set to introduce a pivotal new Ministerial Regulation for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (UMKM) that will mandate contractual agreements between e-commerce…
Mentawai Corn Project Failure Highlights Disconnect Between Central Mandates and Local Geographical Realities
The ambitious food security program initiated by the Indonesian government in the Mentawai Islands Regency, West Sumatra, has faced a significant setback nearly one year after its implementation. Intended to…
Europe Mandates User-Replaceable Batteries for Electronic Devices Starting 2027: A Paradigm Shift for the Tech Industry
A sweeping new regulation from the European Union is set to fundamentally transform the design and longevity of electronic devices sold across its member states. Beginning in February 2027, smartphones,…
Indonesian Home Affairs Ministry Mandates Continued Tax Exemptions for Electric Vehicles Across All Provinces to Accelerate National Decarbonization
The Minister of Home Affairs, Tito Karnavian, has officially issued a high-priority circular letter addressed to all governors across Indonesia, instructing them to maintain and enforce tax exemptions for battery-based…
Indonesia Mandates One-Day Weekly WFH for Private Sector, Exempting Public Services, Effective April 2026, Aiming for Efficiency and Sustainability
The Indonesian government has finalized and released the technical regulations for its policy mandating a one-day per week work-from-home (WFH) arrangement for specific private sector industries, a significant move signaling…
Google Mandates 24-Hour Wait for Sideloading Unverified Android Apps
Google is poised to implement a significant shift in how users install Android applications from sources outside the official Google Play Store, introducing a mandatory 24-hour waiting period for apps…











