Expertise: Foreign Investment

Indonesia Considers Opening Investment Opportunities for Foreign Hospitals

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Indonesia is said to be considering changes to the so-called Negative List that would ease the way for the establishment of foreign hospitals here. What are these changes and what would they mean to investors?   The chairman of the Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board (Badan Koordinasi Penanaman Modal or “BKPM”), Thomas Lembong, said on February … Indonesia Considers Opening Investment Opportunities for Foreign Hospitals

SSEK Speaks at Event in Malaysia on Entering the Indonesian Market

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SSEK partner Dewi Savitri Reni (Vitri) discussed the Indonesian legal landscape at an event in Malaysia for companies that want to enter the Indonesian market. The event was organized by the Malaysian Association of Bumiputera ICT Industry and Entrepreneurs (NEF). Vitri gave a presentation on “Deciphering Indonesia’s Legal Landscape.”

Join LAWASIA for a Seminar on Foreign Investment in Asia

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LAWASIA, the Law Association for Asia and the Pacific, the German Federal Bar, the Frankfurt Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK Frankfurt), and the German Asia-Pacific Business Association (OAV) are holding a seminar on Friday, September 6, on “Foreign Direct Investment in Asia.” In a world of Brexit, trade wars, de-globalization and disruptions of the … Join LAWASIA for a Seminar on Foreign Investment in Asia

Establishing a University in Indonesia with Foreign Investment

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A regulation issued in 2018 – Minister of Research and Higher Education (“MRHE“) Regulation No. 53 of 2018 regarding Foreign Higher Education dated October 30, 2018 (“MRHE Regulation 53/2018“) – has made it possible for foreign entities to establish a university in Indonesia, subject to certain conditions and restrictions, including cooperation with a local university. … Establishing a University in Indonesia with Foreign Investment

Employment Law and Foreign Investment in Indonesia’s Higher Education Sector

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There has been some noise recently about the Indonesian Government’s intention to open investment opportunities for foreign universities. The chairman of the Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board (Badan Koordinasi Penanaman Modal or “BKPM“), Thomas Lembong, said in early 2019 that the government was considering changes to the foreign capital investment rules for foreign universities. According to … Employment Law and Foreign Investment in Indonesia’s Higher Education Sector

Indonesia Considers Opening Investment Opportunities for Foreign Universities and Hospitals

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The chairman of the Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board (Badan Koordinasi Penanaman Modal or “BKPM“), Thomas Lembong, said on February 13, 2019, that the government was considering changes to the foreign capital investment rules for foreign universities and hospitals. According to Lembong, the changes being considered would open the way for foreign universities to open campuses … Indonesia Considers Opening Investment Opportunities for Foreign Universities and Hospitals

Indonesian Investment Stimulus – DNI Revision, New Business Sectors Opened to Foreign Capital

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In an effort to stimulate investment in Indonesia, the government announced on Friday, November 16, 2018, that it had launched the 16th Economic Policy Package, with the primary objective of relaxing investment-related regulations. There are three key points to this latest economic package: (i) the revision of the Negative Investment List (Daftar Negatif Investasi or … Indonesian Investment Stimulus – DNI Revision, New Business Sectors Opened to Foreign Capital

SSEK Partner a Panelist at Discussion on ‘Globalization Redefined’

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Rusmaini Lenggogeni, a partner at SSEK , was a panelist at a recent event in Rome on “Globalization Redefined.” The discussion was organized by Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and was held in conjunction with the International Bar Association’s annual conference. Rusmaini was on the panel for the session titled “The Next SoftBank.” This session examined the … SSEK Partner a Panelist at Discussion on ‘Globalization Redefined’

SSEK Adviser Michael Carl Discusses Foreign Investment Regulation and M&A Transactions in Indonesia at LAWASIA Conference

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Michael S. Carl, an international legal adviser at SSEK, was a featured speaker at the recent LAWASIA Conference in Tokyo. Michael discussed foreign investment regulation and M&A transactions in Indonesia. Michael joined SSEK in 2004 and has nearly 20 years of experience practicing law in Southeast Asia. Before joining SSEK, he was associated with the … SSEK Adviser Michael Carl Discusses Foreign Investment Regulation and M&A Transactions in Indonesia at LAWASIA Conference

Indonesian Negative Investment List vs. Cabotage Principle: ASEAN Investors Afloat in a Sea of Uncertainty in Indonesia

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In furtherance of Indonesia’s commitment to welcome the implementation of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015, Presidential Regulation Number 39 Year 2014 regarding List of Business Fields Closed to Investment and Business Fields Open, with Conditions, to Investment, dated April 24, 2014 (the 2014 DNI), continues to treat foreign investors from ASEAN countries differently … Indonesian Negative Investment List vs. Cabotage Principle: ASEAN Investors Afloat in a Sea of Uncertainty in Indonesia