E-Cigarette Manufacture Establishment:5 Key Issues on the establishment of e-cigarette manufacturing in Indonesia you should know

Apr 13, 2022

After a small decline in Indonesia's vaping population in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the numbers began to increase again in 2021 with 1.7m vapers reported and a market worth $239m, representing an 8 percent growth from last year. Smoking rates are declining with smokers slowly shifting to vaping, while other alternatives (e.g. heated tobacco) are slowly picking up.

Approval of the Suitability of Space Utilization Activities (PKKPR) as a Pre-Requirements of the Relinquishment Deed in Indonesia

Apr 06, 2022

Foreign investment activities are a powerhouse for the country's economy. So, of course, the provisions in the Investment Law and the Indonesian Negative List play an essential role in guiding foreign investors to carry out investment activities in the Republic of Indonesia.

Signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Bali International Arbitration and Mediation Center (BIAMC) and Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC)

Apr 02, 2022

Ms. Naz Schinder, Founding Chair and Chief Executive Officer of BIAMC and Chief Executive Officer of BIAC Mr. Muhammad A. Rumee Ali, signed online a Cooperation Agreement on behalf of their respective organisations on August 31st, 2021..

Gandeng APPDI, FH UPH Persiapkan Mahasiswa Jadi Data Protection Officer Handal

Apr 01, 2022

Adanya isu terkait perlindungan data pribadi yang kerap menjadi perbincangan di era digital, menjadikan Data Protection Officer (DPO) sebagai profesi menjanjikan. Hal ini diresponi Fakultas Hukum (FH) Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) melalui kerja sama dengan Asosiasi Profesional Privasi Data Indonesia (APPDI),

How Many Types of Mining Permits that Mining Owners Should Have in Indonesia?

Apr 01, 2022

To carry out mining activities in Indonesia, it is necessary to own permits in accordance with the latest government regulations and other applicable Laws in Indonesia. The stages of mining start from general investigation, exploration, feasibility study, construction, mining, processing, and refining, transportation and sales, and post-mining. These stages can be fully or partially carried out by one mining company, it depends on the type of mining permit the company owns.

A Collaboration Established between BIAMC and JIDRC

Apr 01, 2022

On August 23rd, 2021, the Bali International Arbitration and Mediation Center (BIAMC)'s Founding Chair, Ms. Naz Schinder and the Japan International Dispute Resolution Center (JIDRC)’s President, Mr. Yoshimitsu Aoyama, signed an MoU to strengthen both organizations mainly in the areas of arbitration and mediation on the basis or equality and mutual benefit.

New Rules for Final Income Tax for Construction Services in Indonesia

Mar 23, 2022

The Indonesian Government has issued a new rule for Income Tax or Pajak Penghasilan ("PPh") for construction services, namely Government Regulation No. 9 of 2022 concerning the Second Amendment to Government Regulation No. 51 of 2008 concerning Income Tax on Income from Construction Services Business ("GR 9/2022").

ASEAN Space Programs - History and Way Forward

Mar 18, 2022

The role of space science and technology in fostering sustainable development has always been cited as the raison d'etre for a country to embark on a space programme. For ASEAN countries, the situation is no different. This book clearly shows that they are embracing this important concept: all ASEAN countries are using space science and technology, at the very minimum for monitoring resources, and,...

Mergers and acquisitions in Indonesia have increased significantly in 2020 and 2021. Does this lead to monopolistic practices and unfair business competition?

Mar 16, 2022

The Commissioner of the Business Competition Supervisory Commission or Komisi Pengawas Persaingan Usaha ("KPPU" ), Ukay Karyadi, stated that mergers and acquisitions in Indonesia have increased significantly in 2020 and 2021. It was noted that in 2019, the number of notifications of mergers and acquisitions was 123, rising to 196 notifications in 2020 and 233 notifications in 2021.

Why You Should (WNI and WNA) Have Social Health Insurance (BPJS) When You Buy a Property in Indonesia

Mar 09, 2022

The government, through legal instruments, has designed a National Health Insurance Program ("JKN") which is mandated to the Social Health Insurance Administration Body ("BPJS Kesehatan") as stated in Article 19 paragraph (2) of Law Number 40 of 2004 which explains that JKN is held to ensure that participants receive the benefits of health care and protection to meet basic health needs. Recently, the President of the Republic of Indonesia issued Presidential Instruction Number 1 of 2022 ("Inpres No.1/2022") which contains the