Indonesia’s digital roadmap 2021-2024 will accelerate the country’s digital transformation agenda.

Indonesia Removes 49 percent Foreign Equity Cap on Medical Device Importers.

Indonesia is facing rapid growth in digital banking as new rules from the Financial Services Authority allow for near-full foreign ownership of local tenders.

The Indonesia’s Ministry of Religion in October 2020 issued via Decree Number 464 a list of 48 types of products that must obtain halal certification.

Halal certification will become mandatory in a staggered manner starting in 2024 and ending in 2034, depending on the product category.

The beauty and personal care product market in Indonesia is a large and growing market that U.S. exporters should consider.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo signed into law the Omnibus Jobs Creation Bill, fulfilling a controversial commitment from his 2019 campaign.

Indonesia’s national public procurement agency announced its enrollment of medicines and medical devices in its national e-Katalog system. 

Indonesia’s announced seven new water supply and waste water treatment projects worth a total of $1.9 billion and may present significant export opportunities for U.S. companies.

Indonesia is challenged by grid reliability and electricity distribution to rural communities. U.S. companies have an opportunity to partner with the state-owned utility, PLN, to resolve these challenges. 

Regulatory reforms make Indonesia’s franchise market more attractive by easing local content requirements, removing the 250 outlet cap, and allowing more than one master franchisee. 

Satellite sensing capabilities integrated with geographical information systems are needed in Indonesia. 

Digital payments are trending upward in Indonesia.