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Indonesia Showcases Medical Device Industry at Medica 2025
Indonesia highlighted its growing medical device industry by bringing eight leading companies to Medica 2025, the world’s largest medical equipment exhibition held in Düsseldorf, Germany from November 17–20, 2025. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Trade, aims to boost the global competitiveness of Indonesian health products and strengthen their…
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…
