Event Reports

On September 10th, the Human Resources Working Group held a meeting on Visa Policy Reform in Indonesia: Developments and Opportunities. We were honored to welcome Mr. Eko Budianto (Director of Visa and Travel Documents of the Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Affairs) as guest speaker. The meeting was opened by remarks from Samuel Siahaan (Head of Human Resource Working Group & Human Resources Business Partner and Head of Industrial Relations at APL Care) and concluded with closing remarks from Edison Bako (Executive Director of EuroCham).

The meeting outlined the government’s latest steps to refine Indonesia’s visa system. The discussion touched on digitalization of applications, updates to visit and work visa procedures, and the introduction of long-term residency options aimed at supporting tourism and investment.

The Human Resources Working Group reiterates its commitment to provide a platform for constructive dialogue on workforce mobility regulations in Indonesia. Thank you to the Directorate General of Immigration for the valuable exchange. We look forward to continued collaboration.

On 2 September 2025, the EuroCham Healthcare Working Group convened a meeting with the Indonesian Association of Healthcare Engineering (IAHE), represented by Prof. Eko Supriyanto, President of IAHE.

The meeting was chaired by Mr. Efraim Ariesandy, Deputy Head of the Working Group, and focused on the national roadmap for the development of healthcare facilities, infrastructure, and medical devices. During the discussion, EuroCham members shared practical challenges, opportunities, and recommendations, highlighting areas where European businesses can contribute to advancing robust and innovative technologies in healthcare facilities, infrastructure, and medical devices.