Event Reports

On June 19, EuroCham Indonesia’s Agriculture, Food & Beverage Sub-Working Group held a pivotal discussion with the Director General of Domestic Trade, Bapak Iqbal Shoffan Shofwan, alongside Bapak Nawandaru Dwi Putra (Director of Domestic Market Development) and Bapak Mario Josko (Director of Trade Compliance), together with their expert teams at the Ministry of Trade to address the growing challenge of unregulated online alcohol sales. The meeting was led by Pirhot Nababan (Diageo), joined by key members including Dendy Borman (Diageo), Hadyu Ikrami (Pernod Ricard), and Bambang Chriswanto, with Deny Giovanno (Multi Bintang Indonesia).

The dialogue focused on creating a legal framework for e-commerce alcohol transactions, aiming to combat illegal circulation while ensuring consumer protection and market fairness. Key topics included current regulatory gaps, risks of unmonitored online sales, and proposed solutions to legitimize compliant businesses.

We extend our gratitude to the Directorate General of Domestic Trade, Ministry of Trade, for the opportunity to engage in this constructive dialogue and look forward to further collaboration.

EuroCham, together with the US-ASEAN Business Council, AmCham Indonesia, BritCham Indonesia, The Jakarta Japan Club, and KoCham, held a joint meeting with Mr. Setia Diarta, Director General for Metal, Machinery, Transportation Equipment, and Electronic Industries (ILMATE) at the Ministry of Industry (Kementerian Perindustrian Republik Indonesia) on 20 June 2025. The meeting served as a platform to discuss recent developments in Indonesia’s import policy and regulations affecting the sector.

During the meeting, the Ministry of Industry provided updates on the ongoing revision of Ministry of Trade Regulation No. 8 of 2024 on Import Policy and Regulation, as well as updates on the implementation of commodity-clustered regulations. EuroCham shared observations from on-the-ground implementation challenges, particularly regarding the importation of iron and steel, and proposed areas for regulatory improvement to support business certainty and industrial competitiveness.

We extend our appreciation to the Director General of ILMATE and the Ministry of Industry for their openness in engaging with the foreign business chambers and for providing valuable insights into Indonesia's industrial policy priorities and their commitment to strengthening national industrial resilience and competitiveness.