Tips Articles

2025.06.16

Read this article

The Ultimate Guide to Importing into Indonesia: Understanding LARTAS and Prohibited Items

Why Importing to Indonesia Isn't Always Straightforward
Indonesia, with its large population and abundant resources, implements policies to support and protect its domestic industries. One such measure is LARTAS, which stands for Larangan dan/atau Pembatasan (Import/Export Prohibition and/or Restriction). This mechanism regulates the importation of goods that can be produced locally or pose risks to national interests. 2025.06.09

Read this article

Facing the Changing World Order: A Golden Opportunity for Indonesia

In Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order, investor Ray Dalio explains the recurring pattern of rising and falling global powers, known as the “Big Cycle.” Each cycle typically consists of: 2025.06.02

Read this article

Indonesia’s Young Generation and the Skills Mismatch Crisis: Time to Take Real Action

Icha Nur Septiani, an electrical engineering graduate from Bandung State Polytechnic, sent out over 2,000 job applications before finally landing a customer service role at a ride-hailing company. For eight months, she faced rejection after rejection. Icha’s story reflects a bitter truth for millions of Gen Z Indonesians: a higher education degree no longer guarantees relevant employment. 2025.05.26

Read this article

Latest Organizational Structure of the Ministry of Finance under the Leadership of Sri Mulyani

The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia has undergone a major leadership refresh. Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati has inaugurated 22 echelon I officials, in a strategic move to strengthen institutional governance, fiscal reform, and address national and global economic challenges. 2025.05.20

Read this article

Indonesia Amid U.S.–China Trade Truce: Opportunity or Trap?

The trade war between the United States and China — ongoing for years — now shows signs of easing. Both nations have agreed to significantly reduce import tariffs, marking a "ceasefire" in a conflict that has shaken global markets. But for Indonesia, this isn’t purely good news. Behind the potential opportunities lie challenges — and possible traps — that must be navigated carefully. 2025.05.12

Read this article

Is Indonesia Ready to Open Footwear Imports? Challenges & Strategies for Local Industry

Indonesia’s footwear sector is at a critical juncture. On one hand, domestic growth and investment remain positive. On the other, declining exports and China’s global market dominance raise an important question:
Is Indonesia ready to open footwear imports from China?
And if so, how can local players remain competitive? 2025.05.08

Read this article

Indonesia Falling Behind: Time to Act Before It’s Too Late

Southeast Asia is heating up — not due to climate, but due to the fierce competition for foreign capital. Unfortunately, Indonesia is starting to fall behind. While neighboring countries like Vietnam and the Philippines continue to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), Indonesia is still grappling with internal issues: illegal levies, regulatory uncertainty, and an unfriendly labor climate. 2025.05.05

Read this article

From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Haier's Growth Journey and Its Lessons for Indonesia’s Electronics Industry

With over 15% of the global large home appliance market share, Haier has quietly become a giant in the smart appliance sector. While you may be more familiar with brands like Samsung, LG, or Sony, Haier’s rise is a transformation model that every developing-country manufacturer should seriously consider. 2025.04.28

Read this article

3 Signs Your Current Warehouse Setup is Holding Back Your Business Growth

In Indonesia’s fast-moving industrial and distribution sectors, many businesses unknowingly outgrow their basic warehouse setups — and only realize the problem when it starts hurting their growth. If your operations are based in key hubs like Jakarta, Bekasi, Karawang, or Semarang, operating without a scalable Warehouse Management System (WMS) can cause recurring stock discrepancies, shipment delays, and customer dissatisfaction. 2025.04.24

Read this article

🧲 US Tariff War 2025: What Does It Mean for Indonesia’s Steel Industry?

In March 2025, President Donald Trump reignited global trade tensions by imposing a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. He further announced a 10% tariff on all imported goods and retaliatory measures against 57 countries — excluding China from a 90-day delay, making it the central target of these policies. 2025.04.22

Read this article

U.S. Tariff Crisis: How Indonesia’s Industries Are Surviving

Early April 2025. In a short time, Indonesia's industries were shaken by unpleasant news: the United States raised import duties on Indonesian products from 4.2% to 32%, even up to 47% for textiles and garments.
The reason? The U.S. government aims to reduce its trade deficit—and Indonesia was listed among the “major trade violators.”
The impact spread across factories, ports, and manufacturing sites. 2025.04.19

Read this article

The Role and Benefits of Bonded Logistics Centers in Indonesia Amid Global Uncertainty

Facing Global Challenges in an Increasingly Complex Era of Globalization

In an increasingly complex era of globalization, Indonesia is facing serious economic challenges. The projected rise in global uncertainty in 2025 presents significant risks that must be strategically managed. Geopolitical instability, increasing protectionism from developed countries, and the tightening of global monetary policy all pose real threats to Indonesia’s economy. Therefore, a crucial question must be asked: can Indonesia survive and grow amid such global uncertainty?