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UK and Indonesia Collaborate on Implementing Regulatory Impact Assessment
The United Kingdom and Indonesia are partnering to reform regulatory governance in Indonesia by implementing Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) as part of Good Regulatory Practices (GRP). This reform aims to ensure that new laws and regulations are based on solid evidence, are cost-effective, and bring positive economic, social, and environmental…
Indonesia Commits to Easier Halal Certification for Food SMEs
Indonesia is streamlining its halal certification process for micro, small, and medium-sized food enterprises (MSMEs), recognizing that while mandatory certification has applied since October 2024, many smaller businesses have faced difficulties due to complex procedures and high costs. The country’s Halal Products Assurance Agency (BPJPH) has introduced SIHALAL, a self-declaration…
Japan and Indonesia Agree to Boost Defense Equipment Cooperation
At a two-plus-two meeting in Tokyo on November 17, 2025, Japan and Indonesia pledged to deepen their security partnership, particularly through the transfer of defense equipment and increased military collaboration. This forum—bringing together the foreign and defense ministers of both countries—marked the first such meeting since Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae…
Fish and Shrimp Dominate Fisheries Exports from West Kalimantan via Entikong Border Terminal
Exports of marine products from West Kalimantan through the Entikong land border terminal are led by sea fish and shrimp, according to quarantine data from the region’s Fisheries, Animal, and Plant Inspection Center. BNPP reports show that in early 2024, top export commodities via PLBN Entikong included wangkang shrimp, black…
