Event Reports

On February 27, EuroCham met with the Assistant Deputy for Investment Acceleration and Downstreaming of the Coordinating Ministry of Economic Affairs for a discussion on investment issues between Kemenko Perekonomian and foreign chambers, including EuroCham. The meeting aimed to identify and address key challenges faced by foreign investors, covering topics such as import policies and regulations, the Foreign Exchange Proceeds (DHE) policy for natural resources, and local content requirements in the pharmaceutical industry.

On the 26th of February, EuroCham members of the Tobacco Sub-Working Group, as part of the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Working Group, held its first meeting of the year.

The meeting discussed key policy updates and ongoing issues faced by the sector. The Working Group also planned out future advocacy activities and collaborations with stakeholders for 2025.

We also warmly welcome our newly elected leader Eka Tengkare (BAT) as the Deputy of the FMCG Working Group and Head of the Tobacco Sub-Working Group. The meeting was attended by Astrid Puspitasari (HM Sampoerna) and Hami Setiawan (JTI).