Event Reports

To elaborate the recent development on competition law framework, EuroCham Indonesia recently organized a seminar on 5 December 2017. This event was a result of cooperation with the Commission for the Supervision of Business Competition (KPPU), KADIN, APINDO, and GIZ. Titled "Recent Developments in Competition Law Enforcement in Indonesia", the event was opened by Mr. Raffaele Quarto (Head of Economic and Trade Section of EU Delegation in Jakarta), and Mr. Juan Permata Adoe (KADIN Deputy Chairman).

The panel discussed the impact of competition law on the Indonesian economy and the hallmarks of an effective Competitive Regime. Appearing as speakers are Mr. Munrokhim Misanam and Mr. Helli Nurcahyo (KPPU), Mr. Yuliandus Tobing (KADIN), and Mr. Sutrisno Iwantono (APINDO). The event also invited Mr. Michael Albers, former Hearing Officer at the European Commission – Directorate General for Competition in Belgium.

On 30 November 2017, EuroCham Retail Working Group held its second meeting at EuroCham office. The meeting was opened by the presentation from board patron of the working group, Mr. Mark Magee. Mr. Magee gave its overview on how to manage the online retail based on IKEA perspective. Initially, the meeting was scheduled to have an election for the head and deputy head of the working group. Unfortunately, due to the lack of participation from the members, the election will be held next year.