Event Reports

On May 21, EuroCham Indonesia held an introductory meeting with Agatha Kratz, Partner and Corporate Advisor at Rhodium Group. The discussion covered perspectives on the presence and role of European businesses in Indonesia, as well as broader developments involving international business engagement in Indonesia and the Southeast Asian market. The meeting provided valuable insights to support Agatha Kratz’s field research on the local market, regulatory landscape, and business environment for foreign businesses operating in Indonesia.

EuroCham attended the Halal Certification Service Synergy Forum organized by the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) from 20–22 May 2026. The forum was held as part of BPJPH’s efforts to accelerate halal certification in 2026 and brought together key stakeholders involved in the implementation of Indonesia’s halal product assurance system.

Conducted in a hybrid format, the forum gathered representatives from regional halal product assurance offices, provincial MUI fatwa commissions, Halal Inspection Bodies (LPH), and business associations from across Indonesia. The event provided a platform for stakeholders to strengthen coordination, exchange views, and support the effective implementation of halal certification services nationwide.