US Poised to Unveil Sweeping New Import Tariffs Targeting Dozens of Trading Partners, Citing Forced Labor Concerns and Unfair Trade Practices

The United States government is preparing to implement a significant wave of new import tariffs, poised to impact approximately 60 trading partners, including key economies like Indonesia, China, India, Japan,…

Sudaryono Assumes Leadership of National Nutrition Agency, Pledges Sweeping Reforms Amidst Governance Crisis

Jakarta, Indonesia – Sudaryono officially commenced his tenure as the new Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, immediately convening his first internal meeting to…

Indonesia Considers Sweeping Revisions to Foreign Property Ownership Regulations, Sparking Debate Among Industry Leaders

The Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) is actively deliberating significant revisions to Government Regulation Number 41 of 1996, a foundational legal instrument governing foreign ownership…

Indonesian Public Works Ministry Officials Arrested in Sweeping Corruption Probe Alleging Bribery, Extortion, and Fictitious Projects

Jakarta, Indonesia – In a significant move against corruption within Indonesia’s critical infrastructure sector, the Special Criminal Investigation Directorate of the Jakarta High Prosecutor’s Office (Kejati Jakarta) has formally named…

Indonesia Unveils Sweeping Commodity Export Overhaul, Industry Leaders Voice Concerns Over Market Access

President-elect Prabowo Subianto, during his address at the 19th Plenary Session of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) concerning the Macroeconomic Policy Framework and Fiscal Policy Principles (KEM PPKF) for…

OJK Unveils Sweeping Reforms to Accelerate National 3 Million Homes Program, Bolstering UMKM Access to Housing Finance

Jakarta, Indonesia – The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has announced a robust package of policy reforms and strategic initiatives aimed at significantly accelerating Indonesia’s ambitious national priority program to provide…

Indonesia Considers Sweeping Reforms to Foreign Property Ownership Laws Amidst Divided Opinions and Economic Imperatives

The Indonesian Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) is actively deliberating significant revisions to Government Regulation (PP) No. 41 of 1996 concerning foreign ownership of property…