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Indonesia tightens grip on nickel and coal exports
Indonesia started 2020 with two important policies in the mining sector: the ban on nickel ore exports and the requirement that coal companies export coal using local ships.As the country is a top exporter of both commodities, the policies will have a significant impact on the global market. Energy and…
Economic Forum in Davos; BKPM Eyes Investment from 8 Global Firms
The Head of the Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia is scheduled to have a working visit to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on January 20-23. Apart from being a speaker at the Indonesia Pavilion and meeting with WEF Founder Klaus Schwab, Bahlil plans to meet…
The Enactment of Ministry of Finance’s Decree Number 199 year 2019 on 30th January 2019
As per 30th January 2020, the government will enact regulation of the Minister of Finance (ministerial decree) Number 199 year 2019 regarding Customs, Excise and Taxes on the Shipment Import:1. The government lowered the limit on the value of exemption from import duties on shipments from US $75 to US…
Foreign workers, remuneration, working hours to be addressed in omnibus law
The government is looking to address issues related to foreign workers, severance pay, minimum wage and working hours deemed as unfavorable for investors in the omnibus bill on job creation, high-ranking officials have said.President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo instructed ministers on Monday to conclude drafting the omnibus bill on job creation…
