Event Reports

EuroCham had the honour to participate in the International Seminar on Debottlenecking Channel on May 12 at Gedung Dhanapala, Jakarta.

This seminar was jointly initiated by the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Minister of Finance, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, reiterated the importance of a conducive business climate, legal certainty and consistency, and infrastructure readiness to foster foreign investment confidence. Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arif Havas Oegroseno, emphasized the significance of economic diplomacy to address practical issues faced by businesses.

Following President Prabowo's mandate regarding a task force on deregulation acceleration within ministries, the government has now presented the 'Debottlenecking Channel' for issues related to licensing and business permits, regulations, taxation, and logistics.

Leaders of the Healthcare Working Group gathered virtually on 12 May with representatives from the Indonesian Medical Device and Laboratory Equipment Companies Association (GAKESLAB) to discuss the group’s advocacy priorities on halal certification, align positions, and identify potential areas for collective advocacy in the medical device sector.

EuroCham was represented by Healthcare Working Group Head Andri Kusandri (Merck) and Deputy Head Efraim Ariesandy (Fresenius Medical Care), alongside GAKESLAB representatives Yani Lina (BD) and Wulaning Putri (Siemens Healthineers).